stuffed

Issue 9, December 2007 Your DCSU Magazine

SnowBall Updates
The Latest on your Winter Fun

Freshers’ Fair
Loads of Photos

Drink Spiking Awareness

Watching Your Xmas Spirits

BRAND NEW yourspace

Showcasing your diverse talents every month

Get Your NUS Extra Card Today!

See inside for details on how to start saving
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Hello All!

Editorial
Welcome to the festive edition of Stuffed. I would like
to use this opportunity to introduce myself to all of
you who don’t already know me, I am Laura Clinton
and I am the new editor of Stuffed. I have taken over
Hayley Fisher’s role as the Students’ Union Marketing
& Website Co-ordinator and we would like to thank
her for all the hard work she put into the Union and
wish her the best of luck in her new job!
We have had a mad couple of months here –
organising the Freshers’ Fair, promoting our NUS
Extra cards and organising trips and activities for

Contents
4..... President’s Press
5..... DCSU News
6..... Exec Diary
8..... Bands
10... Vacant Positions
12... Road Safety
14... Recycling Your Money
15... Student’s Choice Shop
16... Reviews
18... Listening To Students
20... Welfare & Advice
STUDENTS!! THE STUDENTS’ UNION IS
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Get involved in ‘Stuffed’ and help
keep our new website up-to-date. We
need writers, reviewers, photographers,
designers, cartoonists, editors, proof
readers and more!
This is a great opportunity if you wish to
pursue a media career, or even just as
a hobby. For the chance to showcase
your talent, drop by the offices or
contact Laura on the details below.
you; literally non stop in order to provide you with
the best services we possibly can. There’s also our
new look website www.dcsu.co.uk, which has been
really exciting for us; we now have our own Social
Network up and running so remember to sign yourself
up for chatting, sharing photos and updates on all
the latest enrichment trips & welfare campaigns.
This issue includes topical articles written by students
and staff, lots of information about our upcoming
events and campaigns, updates from your president
and the executive committee, reviews, sports news,
and much more. We also have an exciting new
feature called ‘Yourspace’ - this could be anything
you wish to share with students at Derby College;
from photography, cartoons and blogs, to poetry and
short stories. We have received lots of outstanding
poetry this month, so keep sending in. Don’t forget
our Snow Ball is coming up on 22nd December and
it’s going to be a corker - be sure to get your tickets
from the exec. You can find out more inside!!
If you have any suggestions or ideas for the magazine
please give us a shout, we’d love to hear them. Also,
a reminder that our Voice Boxes are located around
all campuses to let you tell us how you feel. If you
want to get something off your chest or suggest any
ways to improve our services please send us your
thoughts and opinions, we aim to respond to your
requests every month.
Anyway enough from me, I hope you enjoy the
magazine and have a safe and merry Christmas!
Laura x

Disclaimer – The articles featured in Stuffed magazine

may not necessarily represent the views of Derby College
Laura Clinton – Editor
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Enrichment
The Clothes Show Snow Ball Time! London Day Trip
Fair Play Coming up this December Yes it’s that time of the What better place is there to
is our next Enrichment trip year again, the executive go for a big shopping trip than
This year’s Fresher’s Fair was a fun day for all, thanks to Hayley who put lots of effort into organising to the Clothes Show Live committee are working hard the capital of England?
the event. Mr Bounce was back with all his usual inflatables from Sumi Wrestling to Bouncy Boxing at the Birmingham NEC on to get everything prepared
and we were blessed with glorious weather. Rammy came down to take on students with his Wednesday 12th December, for this year’s fantastic end of Why not get yourself some
grand penalty shoot-out and Derby University’s Circus and Streets act were showcasing their for a whole day of shopping, term party in celebration of top bargains during the mad
talents of diablo throwing, plate spinning and juggling around the event. Thankyou to the stalls catwalks and fashion frenzy. the festive season! This years January Sales in London.
which came along for the day to provide students with lots of information on a whole range of The SU are offering you the party is set to take place on
subjects from giving up smoking and mobile phones to paintballing! The day was a big success chance to come along for Saturday 22nd December at We will get you down to the
and we are looking forward next years SU event! Be sure to come on down for lots more freebies, a fun filled day of shopping The Courtyard on Ashbourne city early so that you get a full
information and fun and games! mayhem. The cost is just £27.00 Road. The venue will be divided day of non stop shopping!
including entry into the event into two main rooms of Rock/
and the coach down to Brum. Indie music and dance/urban If this isn’t your scene why
B-ing Proactive If you’re into your designer
tunes! Tickets are now on sale not come down to explore
from the Executive committee the city as there is lots to see
labels, trendy or even a fashion
JWC students took part in a ‘B’ day on 9th November to raise money for the African Flood Appeal and the SU offices for £4.00, or and do in London; Museums,
victim the Clothes Show is
by the Red Cross. Students came to college in fancy dress costumes beginning with the letter you can pay on the door for Performances, The London
for you! The event includes
‘B’. The Students’ Union cashed the donations and JWC students raised £278 for the appeal. £5.00. The night will end with Eye, Madam Tussauds and
over 300 fashion and beauty
Thanks to Amanda Harrison, Elizabeth Denton–Davies, Laura Needham and Kerry McDermot, the announcement of Mr and loads more.
companies, loads of stars and
who organised the whole event and for all those who took part. Mrs Claus (our big competition) You can make it whatever you
celebrities, catwalk shows,
and lots of other prizes will be want! The date of this event is
makeovers and shopping
up for grabs throughout the the 19th January 2008 and is
galore. It’s an ideal place to
Makeover Masons purchase all your pressies too!
night! Don’t miss out! always a fun day out!
What more could you want? The trip costs £15.00, come and
Broomfield Hall social space has received a make-over with the help of Masons Place Painting see us for more details.
and Decorating students. The social space was re-carpeted, painted and re-varnished, meaning Get your deposits and booking
the overall look of the building has changed immensely. Everyone is pleased with the outcome forms back to us as soon as
and students are enjoying spending their free periods there. possible to secure your place
at the biggest fashion event
of the year! I’m dead excited
Going Orange about this event!

Every year we run Enrichment trips to Amsterdam, and each year it has proved to be our most
popular trip. We have sold a record breaking number of places already and have had to book s h o r t Did You Know?
BYTES
a further coach so that we don’t disappoint too many of you. We have sold all spaces now, but
don’t worry! If you are still interested in coming on the trip still get your booking forms and deposits Your right lung takes in more air than your left one does.
into the SU and we will put you on the reserve list, if we get enough people interested we may hire
a larger coach, so it is defiantly worth getting them into us.
There are 86,400 seconds in a day.

Ants never sleep.

Weaving The Web
No word in the English dictionary rhymes with “MONTH”.
The Students’ Union website is now up and running and more content is being added each day.
We would like to hear your feedback on the site and also on the social network, so let us know
what changes you would like to see. If you are interested in website design and would like to get Earthworms have 5 hearts.
involved in the ongoing developments, get in contact on dcsumarketing@derby-college.ac.uk
and we will be happy to talk about the ways you can get involved in our site. Leonardo da Vinci was dyslexic, and often wrote
backwards.

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Xmas Gift Guide By Emma Webster, Natalia

Barran and Erinder Dulku

Wondering what to buy for Christmas for that special someone or family?
Are you stuck for present ideas this Christmas? Scared of that last minute rush on Christmas Eve? WELL WE’VE GOT IT
SORTED FOR YOU!
We totally understand and share your worry! So…. To help you out, we had the idea of surveying all of you students
to find out what you all really want for Christmas.

We asked you lot what would be your dream present this Christmas, so here’s the top 5 dream presents…..
Top 5 presents for guys and girls.
Guys Girls
1 PS3 Perfume
2 I Phone Ipod Nano
3 Video Games I Phone
4 Money Nintendo Wii
5 Ipod Nano Money
Still not sure what to get? … Well we surveyed the students of JWC about their favourite shops in the new Westfield
Centre. So if all else fails or if it’s a bit too pricey then you can’t go wrong with a little something from these shops!
Guys Girls
1 G-Star Topshop
2 ITopman H&M
3 Red5 Accessorize
4 River Island River Island
5 Republic G-Star
We hope this has helped you out with your Christmas shopping. Happy shopping!

Fright Night Fun

This years Alton Towers’ Fright Night was a SCREAMER!! Claire, Sarah and I
supervised the trip and had loads of fun. All the students enjoyed the day,
and we are already looking forward to next years Halloween special!
The staff at Alton Towers went to a massive effort to spook us out, hiding out
and dressed in ghostly costumes, really looking the part for Halloween. There
was the “Terror Towers” attraction, and we were guided around Alton Castle
by freakish characters, making us scream as we were told to get out before
we died!! It was added fun in the dark, although I must admit I only went on
one big ride as I secretly have a fear of heights! The fact that the park wasn’t
too busy was a bonus, and to finish the night here was also a spectacular
laser show, truly magical to watch.
If you missed out this year, don’t worry...the Students’ Union have organised
another trip to Alton Towers next summer so be sure to come along!

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Advice Page Drink Spiking Awareness 9

Your Problems Answered

If you find it difficult talking to someone personally check out the SAC leaflet racks
around all college sites for more information.
Each student and their issue are individual and would be treated as such, if you are
experiencing similar problems please come and talk to us.
This campaign is here to highlight the importance of staying safe while you’re out and about.
Please be aware… throughout Britain incidents of drink spiking are growing.
Dear SAC, Dear SAC, Dear SAC, Drink spiking is when a mind-altering substances, such as drugs or alcohol have been added to
Knowing it is possible to I’m 17 and since I started college I have After reading some of the your drink without you knowing. Mind-altering means that it may affect how you act, or how you
have your drink spiked while not been getting on with my parents. information about Dyslexia behave with other people.
you’re out, I’m worried about They have told me I need to find my own which is up around college, I
it happening to me. Can place but I’m not to sure where to start think I may be Dyslexic. There are many reasons why someone might spike a drink, but the most common reasons are for
you suggest how I can keep looking. amusement, or to carry out sexual assault, rape, or theft.
myself safe? Where should I go for help?
I’m very sorry to hear you are in this The feelings experience by victims of drink spiking can be varied due to the type of drug used or
Firstly you need to be aware position, times like these can be tough how much alcohol the victim has drank.
that drink spiking can happen and quite worrying for a young person At college any student who
to any body. It’s important to finding there own place to stay. Spot the symptoms –
thinks they might be dyslexic
look after yourself and your Firstly I would suggest seeing if you can can have a screening test • Your drink tasted unusually salty or bitter
friends… stay with a family member for a short with Additional Support.
• Your drink has changed colour
Keep your drink with you at period of time to see if things get better
You just need to fill out a • You feel like you’re losing control
all times. between you and your parents. If this is
referral form ALS1, here at the • You experience hallucinations
not possible they are some organisation
Student Advice Centre we • Amnesia, Aggression, Incoherence or Drowsiness
in Derby which can help by offering
Don’t accept drinks of can offer you support and
support and guidance.
strangers. can get you the form you will Drink spiking is illegal, even if an attack or assault has not been carried out. It can result in a
The Space is a confidential service for need.
12 – 25 year olds, they offer the Jigsaw maximum of ten years in prison for anyone who does it. If an assault, rape, or robbery is then
Don’t drink anything which Housing project for young people who For more information see carried out the sentence will be even higher.
has been left unattended. need advice on where to live. 01332 below.
It is not only females who are likely to have their drink spiked. Almost 11% of people who report
364445.
having their drink spiked are male.
Some bars and clubs have The Derbyshire Housing Aid, on Curzon
anti drink spiking products Street, Derby. Also offer advice on Use the following tips to make sure that you stay safe –
such as Spikeys, remember housing, so it might be worth having a
it is better to be safe than chat to them to see if they can help you. • Keep your drink with you at all times
sorry. 01332 287850. • Don’t drink anything that has been left unattended
Activ8 is a project for young single • Look out for unusual behaviour in your friends
homeless people, who are committed • Don’t accept drinks from strangers
to training, education or employment • If you feel strange, get a friend to take you home
Numbers & Contacts are and have a local connection to Derby.
below for further information. • The most popular drug used to spike people is alcohol
01332 381956 .
If you see someone acting suspiciously or have any information relating to a crime call the police
on 0845 123 33 33 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111
Please remember the Student Advice Centre is a confidential service and this problem page is fictional.
If you have any concerns or worries, please remember that the Student Advice Centre is here to offer you For advice on drink spiking call the Roofie Foundation on 0800 783 2980
confidential support and guidance. For further information/support please visit their website at www.roofie.com
Fresh Start 01332 224019 Need to talk about Sexual assaults? Call Derbyshire Rape Crisis on 01332 372545
NHS smoking helpline: 0800 169 0169
Student Services: next to the main reception. Two Counsellors from Derbyshire Rape Crisis will be at PCA Reception on Tuesday 10th
College Counselling: 01332 520360 December from 10 – 2 pm to give advice to anyone affected by sexual assaults.
counselling@derby-college.ac.uk
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New Blue? By Laura Clinton
Club Bluenote recently under went a minor re-furb which was hotly anticipated by the rock loving
student population. The date of the grand opening changed on numerous occasions, driving those
craving a mosh, boogie, skank or head bang in derby’s favourite rock haunt wild. Having spent most of
my Monday nights in Bluenote back in my student hey day, getting drunk off as little as £10 and rocking
it out to Taking back Sunday, Rage and good old Big Reel Fish. I felt obliged to pay little old Bluenote a
revisit to see if I could recapture my youth and the memories.
Dressed in my skinnies and casual tank top I was raring to go, my house mates and I got ready to a
collection of old rock classics from our uni days, consisting of Jimmy Eat World, Greenday, Linkin Park &
some WHAM for giggles. Having drank two glasses of wine, I was feeling a little tipsy and ready to rock
out. Walking up Sadler Gate towards the entrance flash backs of the good old times hit me. The bright
blue lights which lit up the alley into the club woke me up, placing me back into the present and I was
beginning to see the changes which had been made.
As I handed over my fiver at the desk I was thrilled to find that I still was offered a free drinks voucher for
any drink! BONUS! The staff were friendly as usual and it was nice that the old bouncers on the door still
recognised me; already I began to remember how much I missed the place.

We headed to the toilets to start, and I was shocked by the classiness of them, the whole block had
been re-vamped, new sinks, toilets etc and the mirrors actually reflected which I liked, this was not how I
had remembered it. The toilets were once graffitied with smudged eyeliner and hot red lipstick, and the
queue to get into a cubicle was forever long due to the lack of toilet roll and spew covered loo seats.
The mirror was notoriously known as ‘The Mirror of Death’ because the lighting made everyone look
awful! But in hindsight perhaps that was our drunken state...
We got to the bar to collect our free drinks, it had just gone 11pm and the place was still empty, surely
this wasn’t it for the night? I stood and wondered. But how could I complain, we were all served straight
away and although I took my time deciding on a drink, I had switched back to student mode wanting
to get the best value for my voucher and settled with a Black Russian. Derby College has
As I looked around all the new changes were apparent to me, everywhere was very clean and just not all the help and support
like typical Bluenote! What was going on, what had happened to the sticky floors, the distinctive smell
of sweat, fags and sick and why did I notice more than one security guard surrounding the whole area you will need to succeed
ready to pounce.
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of people were. As I got chatting to some old Bluenote goers and shared memoirs of the Old Skool ✮ Communication Support Workers
Bluenote, a tear came to my eye as I was reminded of all the fun nights spent there and how everyone ✮ Mobility Support
had moved on with their lives after uni to find work. ✮ Specialist Resources and Equipment
Having bored so many people with my drunken chit chat me and my friends decided it was time to ✮ Counselling
get some more drinks, the club was packing out, but there were still not many people my age. I was
beginning to feel old and past it, but got reunited with some old buddies from uni who showed us around Contact
the new upstairs part of Bluenote - the décor reminded me of an old 1950’s diner, and I wondered what
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club in Derby which was sweaty and messy but that was part of it’s ‘rock’ appeal. The mucky toilets, the Masons Place Portacabin Ext. 5188
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they lasted! All I can say to you students at Derby College, is enjoy the time you have, study hard but enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
play hard too! I would recommend going to University to you all; I had the time of my life, learned new www.derby-college.ac.uk

life skills and made so many friends.

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U.G.L.Y Unbelievably Good Looking Youth
If your face is circled you’ve won a £10 gift voucher! Come and collect it
from your DCSU office you lucky people!

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Your NUS Extra discount card can be used to save you up to 33% at loads of high street shops,
restaurants, cinemas and bowling as well as saving you a good discount at hundreds of other
places around the world.
If you haven’t already got your card, don’t despair, you can still get your discounts in time for
Christmas and save money on presents this year. Pop into your Students’ Union office to get a card
to take away today. For just £10 you will receive your funky orange card, an exclusive NUS Extra
discount booklet and also a Students’ Union shop voucher worth £10, meaning you have already
made your money back. But remember to get your card quickly as it is only valid until the end of
September 2009.
Drew ventured into Derby this month to snap up just some of the places you can save money.
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Reviews
Book: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, by Ken Kesey
Kesey’s classic is set within the oppressive confines of a 1960’s asylum, ruled over
by the villain, the monstrous Nurse Ratched, with an iron fist.
Through the eyes of seemingly deaf and dumb patient, chief Bromden, we
witness the arrival onto the ward of a new patient, brash, swaggering, extrovert
McMurphy. His non-stop laughter, trickery and challenge to authority turn
Ratched’s monotonous, suffocating world upside down, jolting the other patients
out of their combined and manipulated existence and changing their lives
forever.
The novel provides a gripping account of a hectic battle against the oppressive
rules of authority and it’s devastating effects. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest will
simultaneously shock, move and amuse readers with it’s ironic mixture of realism
and fantasy, farcical humour and moral engagement. The novels scathing
attack on the rigid culture of conformity of 1960’s American society has made
McMurphy one of the most famous figures of American literature, meaning this
novel is a must-read for all those serious about their classics. Check out the film
adaptation too, starring Jack Nicholson, perfect in the role of McMurphy.
By Emma Rainsford
Music: Amy Winehouse - Frank
Today it is nothing out of the ordinary to see or hear of Miss Winehouse hitting the
headlinesfor her excessive partying and undeniably troubled lifestyle.
Now renowned for these attributes, and of course her trade mark monster
beehive and heavy black eyeliner, this media frenzied haze has stolen the light
from her two critically acclaimed albums. Frank is somewhat different from the
follow up album Back to Back, however no less of an achievement. This album
clearly takes a step back into old Jazz but brings it forward into the 21st Century.
While the likes of ‘Stronger than Me’ and ‘In My Bed’ are clearly influenced by
fresh contemporary beats and the latter of her own CD collection. The mood is
taken into nostalgia with ‘There Is No Greater Love’ and ‘October Jag’ where the
singer/songwriter can be easily compared to the greats of Dinah Washington and
Minnie Riperton. In all, this album proves Amy’s long standing abilities as an artist
and leaves us with a creative style unmatched by any of her contempories.
By Carla Davies
Film: Enchanted - Out 14th December
This film is one not to be missed; I have been anxiously awaiting the release of
Enchanted all month and I hope to see all you Derby students at the cinema
when it’s out. Don’t forget that your NUS Extra card gives you a fantastic discount
at Derby Cinemas! Enchanted begins as a typical Disney cartoon, in which
animated Princess Giselle is swept off her feet by Edward, her Prince charming.
However Edward’s mother, the wicked Queen isn’t happy about the new
romance and banishes Giselle from her magical, animated land and Giselle
finds herself on the gritty, busy, hectic streets of modern day New York. Giselle
now has to survive in a strange new world and find her way back to her true love.
This film looks hilarious and will suit all ages. If you liked Shriek be sure to check this
one out.
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Review
ALIENS vs. PREDATOR: REQUIEM
By Cliff Barker
Imagine yourself in a nice quiet town, lovely weather, children playing in the park. On
a nice hot summers day a father takes his son into the forest to teach him how to hunt,
but this will not be a normal hunting day.
Meanwhile, above the earth’s atmosphere, a strange starship is approaching earth.
This craft of unknown origin is on a collision course with the forest in the town of Gunnison
Colorado.
As the boy and his father are hunting they see a strange object fire across the sky,
destined to crash land in a nearby location.
Meanwhile, the boy and his father decide to investigate the crash site. When they
reach the destination the father and son discover the remnants of a ship.
They hear the noises which do not come from anything of this earth. Being spooked by
this, the father protectively points his gun and searches. Suddenly, an attack ensues,
and the terror begins.
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The unknowing townsfolk send a search party to
the forest to investigate the disappearance of the
father and son.
They search all night, listening in the eerie silence of
the forest and scanning the area desperately, but
find nothing. Unaware they are being watched
themselves.
The following day, when starting the search again
in daylight, the party discovers a severely disfigured
human effigy hanging upside down from a tree.
The search party is disturbed by the sight of what
they see before them. The party returns back to
town, again, being watched from the trees by
infra red vision...
With this preview there are many unanswered questions!!
• Will everyone suffer the same fate?
• Will the town survive this onslaught?
• Are the army working for their own political gain or for the people?
Will these questions have straight answers or will they be twisted into a web of confusion
the only way to find out is to watch a v p requiem.
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Sport News Sport News
Second Place Still A Victory for English Rugby
And so another World Cup and another defeat for an England national team. Our cricketers
managed to throw it away earlier in the year, our footballers might not even make it to the Euro
Championships and our rugby players just couldn’t get over the final hurdle, so why did they
manage to gain so much respect both at home and nationwide? The answer is because this was
a resurrection of biblical proportion; when they seemed destined to crash and burn they showed
heart, courage and the steely resolve that has become synonymous with England.
They started off with an easy win against the USA but after just six minutes of the 2nd fixture things
weren’t looking so rosy as Juan Smith crossed the try-line and Montgomery warned of things to
come with his first conversion of the match. South Africa went on to win 36-0, the first time in
England’s World Cup history that they had registered a blank scoreline. Flash forward to 20th
October, 2 pool games, a great quarter-final and a nail biting semi-final victory later and hopes
were certainly revived. Going into the Final against South Africa England must certainly have
felt the weight of expectation, they had made winning ugly beautiful in the eyes of a nation but
unfortunately it wasn’t enough to dismantle a South Africa side who were disciplined and gave
very little away in defence. Their big-men were imperious in the line-out, Victor Matfield eventually
gaining the Man of the Match award, and this definitely impacted on England, denying them one
of their major sources of ball.
The final however, was not the end. The World Cup has seen people sit up and take notice of
English Sport again and with the 6 nations looming we could be all be celebrating a victory
instead of a near miss very soon.

Italian Dragon Devours Danish Bacon
35 years old, 12 months from retirement, 44 fights unbeaten and £2,000,000 at stake, Saturday 3rd
November was a night for the statisticians as Joe Calzaghe defeated Mikkel Kessler on points to
unify the world super-middleweight belts and move into the world’s pound for pound top three
beside Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
50,000 people watched on in the Millennium Stadium to witness a contest worthy of its hype;
Kessler, seven years Calzaghes junior and himself 39 fights unbeaten in a distinguished career, saw
his dreams “crushed” in front of the Italian dragon’s home fans as all three judges handed the fight
to Calzaghe, with scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 116-112. The two fighters’ different styles made
for a fantastic contest; whilst they are both southpaws Calzaghe is not known for his devastating
knock-out blows and certainly has less power than the Dane which was in evidence with the
upper cuts that he inflicted during the bout. Calzaghe is known more for his hand speed, hence
his hands have had a tendency to break in the past, however it was an injury to Kessler’s hand
which had many speculating about a home victory before the fight when the Dane was heard
screaming in pain after throwing a punch in a previous match. Kessler is a more orthodox left
jabber but also has fast hands, not fast enough it emerged. In a dazzling encounter that can only
be good for the sport there can be no arguments about whether or not he deserved his victory,
even in the final round when the fight was won and containment would have denied Kessler a
knock-out chance Calzaghe showed his fighting spirit and came out punching on the front foot,
after holding the WBO belt for over a decade it seems to be the only way he knows, and you
won’t find many people arguing with it, except, maybe, Bernard Hopkins.
Fabregas on Fire as Title Race Hots Up
The first weekend in November saw Arsenal take on Manchester United in the first of what has
become a highly personal derby game. In recent years there haven’t been many teams that
have inspired so much hatred between their fans, there was the infamous pizzagate clash and of
course the game in which Man Utd ended Arsenal’s 49 match unbeaten run, following the fixture
the previous season which saw Keown, Parlour and Cole surrounding Ruud Van Nistelrooy after his
last minute penalty miss.
This season’s however was much more cultured, with both teams proving why the title race is so
hard to call this year. Fabregas scored his 11th goal in 16 games this season to equalise following
Rooney’s opener in first half stoppage time. Eboué came off for Walcott in the 74th minute and
this proved crucial for United as the youngster failed to track Evra’s clever run behind the Arsenal
defence from which he received the ball and promptly crossed for Ronaldo to slot into an open
net. All seemed lost until right at the death as Gallas slammed home from a difficult angle to
reinforce Arsenal’s claim to the Premiership crown.
As if in answer to this result Liverpool went ahead and banged 8 past Besiktas on the 6th November,
and Chelsea are now 5 unbeaten in the league having only lost once since Grant took charge
against, you guessed it, Manchester United. The title race is getting good already!
By Chris Tivey

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talents to Derby College, submit anything you wish and we will try our best to publish
your work in our upcoming issues.
Baby Blue Angel Eyes
She is so pure in every way
She has given me a reason to wake up every day
She put the shine in my starry night skies
She finishes it off with her baby blue angel eyes
Although her friends despise me
Her beautiful personality never fails to surprise me
I have reason to believe that she was an angel in the previous life
She is most definitely my potential wife
When I was down and out and facing my peril
I met up with her friends at the park she smiled and said
Hi my name is Cheryl
As soon as I saw her I knew she was one of life’s parties
I had to improvise quickly I made my conversation by offering her some Smarties
When I see her and she giggles I get Goosebumps down my spine
When she is around I know I will be fine
You can’t help who you fall for in love
I think the most elegant thing next to her must be a beautiful white dove
When we parted it’s her name my heart still cries
I will never forget the girl with the baby blue angel eyes
© Matthew James Fowler 2007
Party
The notes of the music
Pop to the floor one by one,
Like a kiddie’s gun
And my feet are hot in dolly shoes
They make a sound like Velcro undoing when I move
Through the puddles of beer on the floor
I’m anchored by my clumpy shoes
To the same patch of floor, like a child dressing up
Fireworks explode in my cheeks
When anyone looks at me
I’ve got a fizzy fruit-flavoured lump in my throat
And my hiccups burn like shots of Sambuca,
Even though I’m uncomfortably sober
Just before my face begins to burn again
I drift back to my room
And think of the toy moneybox, the discarded tights
The bowl I made in year two, and painted yellow,
now filled with mints,
The wind-up toys from crackers on the shelves
The sculpted, glowing faces of the posters
All waiting for me
And, I like to think, deliberately not stirring,
in case they break the spell.
Waiting for me to come home
All in one piece.

By Rebecca Shore

Blue
She only wanted tulips But her voice
But they bought hyacinths Her tone
Rude and blue and quietly
whispering The texture of her palm
Their heads and petals Dissolves like static
away Like the effervescent hiss
Of her tablets
And the melt of the mint Years ago
By her bedside Like her ink words
Was just as sly Her drawings of ugly shoes
The mysterious ice cube Conjured invisible
Also Refused to stay By my spilt lemonade
And lost its corners
All Imagery Submitted By And expired menthol By Mira Graham
Josh Cunningham In long play

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