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Issue No 7 Friday February 15 2008 travisty.co.uk e Independent Trinity Newspaper since 2007 IN BRIEF 2 FEATURES 4 SPORTS 8 Kindly sponsored by Out with the Old, and In with the New 7 Brief G Blind Date - an opportunity to do a good deed and find love at the same time. Surely that’s too good to be true? Ellie Reeds finds out As a first year (having escaped the label of ‘Fresher’ with the advent of my second term), the legend of the G Blind Date filtered down to me slowly through occasional references and a strong recommendation to keep Tuesday 5th February free. I, with the amount of dedication no essay would ever deserve and glee no real romance could inspire, acquired a pink form in exchange for a mere five pounds (and possibly my dignity) which led to several fevered and self- absorbed conversations in Hall and the pub as to what exactly were my best 5 features. (Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, synonyms for chay formed the basis for most suggestions.) And so... Monday came around and a general air of panic appeared in the mailroom and quickly spread. No one seemed to have got anybody even resembling a normal sentient being except me, whose Mr. Perfect was set out in rather lovely handwriting to raise all my already wilfully romantic expectations. Armed only with a piece of paper, what can one expect? A few contingency plans were suggested; a few desperate calls were made for back-up; and on Tuesday evening, finally, the streets and bars of Cambridge were filled with incongruous couples whose awkwardness simply screamed “G BLIND DATE” at passers-by. Well, my Gossip Girl tendencies unfortunately had very lile fuel at the close of Tuesday evening. Every text alert sent shivers of excitement around the ADC Bar before we all had to calm down at the prospect of yet another person coming out with “fun but just friends,” complete with slightly embarrassed yet defiant shrug and slight smile. Some (not mentioning any specific Trinity Casanova by name) made such a judgment immediately and merely based it on height. No real horror stories have emerged, but I think the award for least successful date has to go to the unfortunate Trinity lad whose date ended up in Addenbrookes with a broken rib. Sorry girls, it seems Prince Charming may not catch you when you fall, but it’s always good to know he will hang around in A&E until 4am. So my grand conclusion? It is always good to meet new people; and G should be commended on its success at playing Cilla Black. However, if anyone has found that ever elusive date for Valentine’s Day, I’ve yet to hear about it. But there’s hope yet for us bier singletons and die hard romantics: Speed Dating’s on at the Union on the 24th! See you there! (And, just in case you were curious, no, my date didn’t turn out to be the Jack Wills adorned thespian with a skilful grasp of political analysis that every lile girl who grows up to go to Trinity dreams of. *Sigh*) Encounter THIS JUST IN FROM THE NEWS DESK 3 What’s Hot and What’s Not 5

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Issue No 7Friday February 15 2008 travisty.co.uk

The Independent Trinity Newspaper since 2007

IN BRIEF 2

FEATURES 4

SPORTS 8

Kindly sponsored by

Out with the Old, and In with the New

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BriefRAG Blind Date - an opportunity to do a good deed and find love at the same time. Surely that’s too good to be true? Ellie Reeds finds out

As a first year (having escaped the label of ‘Fresher’ with the advent of my second term), the legend of the RAG Blind Date filtered down to me slowly through occasional references and a strong recommendation to keep Tuesday 5th February free. I, with the amount of dedication no essay would ever deserve and glee no real romance could inspire, acquired a pink form in exchange for a mere five pounds (and possibly my dignity) which led to several fevered and self-absorbed conversations in Hall and the pub as to what exactly were my best 5 features. (Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, synonyms for chatty formed the basis for most suggestions.) And so... Monday came around and a general air of panic appeared in the mailroom and quickly spread. No one seemed to have got anybody even resembling a normal sentient being except me, whose Mr. Perfect was set out in rather lovely handwriting to raise all my already wilfully romantic expectations. Armed only with a piece of paper, what can one expect? A few contingency plans were suggested; a few desperate calls were made for back-up; and on Tuesday evening, finally, the streets and bars of Cambridge were filled with incongruous couples whose awkwardness simply screamed “RAG BLIND DATE” at passers-by.

Well, my Gossip Girl tendencies unfortunately had very little fuel at the close of Tuesday evening. Every text alert sent shivers of excitement around the ADC Bar before we all had to calm down at the prospect of yet another person

coming out with “fun but just friends,” complete with slightly embarrassed yet defiant shrug and slight smile. Some (not mentioning any specific Trinity Casanova by name) made such a judgment immediately and merely based it on height. No real horror stories have emerged, but I think the award for least successful date has to go to the unfortunate Trinity lad whose date ended up in Addenbrookes with a broken rib. Sorry girls, it seems Prince Charming may not catch you when you fall, but it’s always good to know he will hang around in A&E until 4am. So my grand conclusion? It is always good to meet new people; and RAG should be commended on its success at playing Cilla Black. However, if anyone has found that ever elusive date for Valentine’s Day, I’ve yet to hear about it. But there’s hope yet for us bitter singletons and die hard romantics: Speed Dating’s on at the Union on the 24th! See you there!

(And, just in case you were curious, no, my date didn’t turn out to be the Jack Wills adorned thespian with a skilful grasp of political analysis that every little girl who grows up to go to Trinity dreams of. *Sigh*)

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Letter to the Editor: Response to Joanna Heath’s Article ‘Election Time,’ Issue 6, 01/02/2008The last edition of ‘Travisty’ saw Ms. Heath, the outgoing editor, make it clear that she wasn’t impressed with the work of your Student Union. I was disappointed that Ms. Heath had never taken the time to pass on her concerns to the TCSU Committee, whilst the

irony was not lost on me that she instead chose to rant via our TCSU founded newspaper.

By writing in such a dismissive tone, Ms. Heath exposed the problem that TCSU faces. Ms. Heath takes full advantage of the services provided by TCSU: she enjoyed Freshers’ Week when she arrived, she has a College family, she was at Burrell’s Ent, she watches the new TVs in the bar, she uses the new website. But she doesn’t go to Open Meetings. Instead she offers unconstructive criticism, while taking TCSU, and all that it provides, for granted.

I think it is important to first make it clear what TCSU is all about, and just how effective it already is for you. Ms. Heath referred to it as “College politics,” but most of the time politics couldn’t be further from what TCSU does. The vast majority of what your elected Officers do is providing services. Some are communal and very noticeable, from entertainment to access initiatives, but most work is by its very nature individual and unseen. A large proportion of what is done happens behind the scenes and without a fuss to discretely help those in need.

It is all too easy for Ms. Heath to naively criticise TCSU for not addressing political issues such as lighting on the Avenue as she writes from the comfort of her historical set of rooms in an old

College court, blissfully unaware of the restraints that are imposed by English Heritage and the difficulties in negotiating with such bodies, especially considering there is a perfectly accessible alternative route going past Trinity Hall library.

Indeed, it’s easy for Ms. Heath to argue for special lighting along Burrell’s Walk, which currently has normal lighting like any other public street, so that “drunk and vulnerable” Trinity students, as she put it, can feel extra safe on their way home from a night out. Instead of criticising, she should contribute some advice on how to persuade Cambridge City Council to uber-floodlight the streets between Cindies and every room in College. Their response is that it is not unreasonable to expect that adults like Ms. Heath, however over-privileged, are adequately well practised at safely transporting themselves home after a night out by the age of 21. We’ll keep trying, but if you don’t feel safe getting home alone then just don’t put yourself in that position.

I’m going to stop there: I’m sure you get the idea about Ms. Heath’s unhelpful words. I want to get back to my main point: TCSU does a huge amount of work for individual students at Trinity, whilst also providing communal services that make up much of the fabric of College life. Ms. Heath’s article made just one thing clear: TCSU can only be as effective as the constructive support and respect it receives from its members, and I hope that after reading this, more people, including her, choose to get more involved rather than simply complaining from afar.

With the best of luck to the newly elected Committee,

Sam CohenTCSU Vice President 2007-2008, TCSU Communications Officer 2006-2007

Editor’s LetterIf there’s one word which encapsulates the Lent Term more than any other, it’s change. Freshers evolve into first years as they start their second term at Trinity; Halfway Hall marks a new stage in the academic life of second years as they prepare to embark on the latter half of their studies; and there have been numerous Committee changeovers taking place. One of these is that of TCSU, which has a new Admiral at the helm: Joe Farish’s goals for his term as

President of the Student Union can be seen on page 7 of this issue of ‘Travisty.’

And speaking of ‘Travisty,’ this is a publication which is not immune from innovation. The new Committee for 2008-9 has endeavoured to use this issue as an indication of our vision for the future of the newsletter. As well as building upon the strengths of past issues, we’ve introduced some new ideas which we hope will be welcomed by the student body. In an effort to remind us all that there remains a world outside of Trinity, the ‘Stranger than Fiction’ section details some of the quirkier goings-on around the globe this past fortnight. For those of us who feel out of the loop even within College, ‘Overheard in Trinity’ aims to provide a choice insight into the, no doubt highly intelligent, conversations taking place between its students.

The increased number of contributors for this issue, a trend which we hope will gather growing momentum, has meant that Trinny has had to take a back seat and refrain temporarily from more wrongdoing. She’ll be making a triumphant return in two weeks’ time for those of you who miss her already - I refer especially to the troubled individual seeking Miss Advise’s counsel this week. Until then, we hope you enjoy reading ‘Travisty’ Issue 7 - revised, revamped, and, with a little bit of luck, improved.

Fan YangEditor 2008-9

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>> ISAAC NEWTON AND THE NEW COURT TREEContrary to public opinion, the big tree in New Court was not the tree which dropped an apple so inspiringly onto Isaac Newton’s head. He was at Grantchester when this alleged incident happened. However, it is true that there is a tradition of placing bicycles in the aforementioned tree; close to impossible to remove; and only visible in winter months to get the porters’ blood boiling (that, and frustratedly stamping their feet, perhaps suggesting the practical jokers are just worried about our bowler-hatted friends getting too cold!)

>> TONY BLAIR’S APPLICATION Tony Blair did NOT apply to, and be rejected from, Trinity. His lack of taste and judgement was apparent early on when he put down the other of the two greatest British universities

>> MONEY, MONEY, MONEYApocalyptic myths of Trinity’s wealth sometimes do have basis in fact. For example, the reason that a herd of cows are placed on the land at the back of King’s for a short time every year is because the land was a gift from our College for the keeping of animals

>> SCEPTRE AND CROWNHenry VIII’s chair leg is a familiar and much beloved sight. So much so that in recent years, the College authorities returned this incongruous sceptre of power to its rightful place when an enterprising night-climber replaced it with a bike pump

As always, Wikipedia and random Cambridge obsessives on the Internet are to be thanked for all contributions.

UNRAVELLING THE MYTHSEver wondered if that Trinity trivia floating around on Wikipedia and cited by Scudamore guides has an ounce of truth to it? Ellie Reeds is on the case

STRANGER THAN fICTIONSometimes, you just can’t make the news up

Joanna HeathRoving Reporter

Well, He Was Wearing a Garter and BootsAPPosted: 2008-02-08 23:11:35

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The Cumberland County Sheriff 's Office is looking for a man with a mustache who is pulling in front of female drivers and then jumping out of his vehicle while wearing women's underwear, a garter belt and black high-heel boots.Since last spring, there have been six reports about the cross-dressing motorist. The most recent incident was last Sunday. The episodes have occurred in the Standish-Buxton area.

Information from: Portland Press Herald, http://wwwUNTOP:021; APGROUP:NorthAmerica;) )

Drunken Australian threatened City with TV RemoteThu feb 7, 1:38 AM ET

CANBERRA (Reuters) - A drunken man's threat to blow up half a city with his television remote control forced Australian police to declare a state of emergency at a luxury golf resort, a local court heard on Thursday.

Geoffrey Martin Fryatt, 57, a resident of the Fairways Golf and Lifestyle Retreat in Brisbane, was arrested by elite paramilitary police after terrifying neighbours with a knife and threatening to detonate a store of chemicals with the TV remote.

"One push of the button will blow up half of Brisbane," Fryatt shouted in the standoff last May before police in the Queensland state capital opened fire with rubber bullets.

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Miss Advise...Travisty’s resident agony aunt

What’s Hot

Dear Perplexed in Portugal Street

I fear that the question is not ‘What on earth am I to do?’ but ‘What on earth is wrong with Trinitarians?’ A fortnight ago, a young man wrote to me in despair at the fact that he had lost the Christmas Haiku competition; this week, your anguish is triggered by yet another ‘Travisty’ related contest. While I have much regard for this publication, it is surely indicative of severe obsessive, and might I add dangerous, traits if this respect becomes a deranged adoration, as I feel it has in your case.

Firstly, I can only wonder at the floundering state of your love life in reality if you are forced to turn to fictional cartoon characters to find romance. I suggest that you step away from the issue of ‘Travisty’ which no doubt rests below your pillow as you sleep, and go out in search of flesh and blood females. But in order to reach the level of close physical contact, you must keep your unhealthy love for a cartoon character to yourself.

Sadly, I suspect that my counsel will go unheeded. Those as disturbed as yourself require more than an advice column to dislodge the deep-seated questionable tendencies which currently afflict your mind. Seek out the College Nurse at once, and request psychiatric help. Only then will you be safe to venture out into the world of living and breathing women,

With best wishes,Miss Advise

>>the Personal touchAt a loss for how to show that special person in your life just how much they mean to you? Pizza Express tells us that nothing says ‘ I love you’ like pizza, which I find a tad unlikely. Therefore, if still in a quandary for an appropriate token of your affections, get yourself a personalised stamp to spread the love. It’s like Cupid’s darts, but rubber

>>Perfect Valentine/ Birthday / Monday GiftEveryone should love this cringy but incredible top gadget of 2008: the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker. It’s a belt buckle that releases various guitar chords when the plectrum is strummed appropriately violently in front of it, so that you can ‘rock out’ anytime, any place, anywhere. The amp comes preloaded with tracks from Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Motorhead, Van Halen and Boston for ultimate music making. Grab it now!

> > P o s t - V a l e n t i n e sales!!!A chocoholic as I am, I would like to receive chocolates on Valentine’s, or indeed any other day of the week. But one of my favourite times of year is the one oasis in the dry season between the choc-heavy hols Christmas and Easter - the offload Valentine sales where all the shops have to get rid of their hopeful Valentine goodies cut price! Half the price, half the calories!

>>fluoro GoodnessTOPSHOP is one of the nation’s favourite stores and one of their key lines for quite a while now has been ‘New Rave’ and, confession time, I loved all those blinding colours and cool ‘DROP BEATS NOT BOMBS sloganalia. So, I urge you all to stock up and get ready for the appropriately themed Ent coming at ya 1st March. It’s gonna be huge

Miss Advise,

After a number of weeks of mourning the defeat of Trinny in Travisty’s recent poll, I have to unleash the feelings I have for the sensual and smooth curves of your fortnightly female heroine. Since Trinny’s first appearance, I have seen her develop from wayward fresher to maturing first year and, with her development, my attraction to her has also blossomed.

The dilemmas she finds herself involved in are not those I believe I would ever have the courage to tackle. But, despite the fear and horror of her situations, I find the excitement that is generated as I follow her actions, to put it quite frankly, uncontrollable.

I find myself falling deeply and madly in love with what I whole-heartedly know to be a fictional and illustrated character. Yet, despite this obvious realisation, I cannot overcome my irrationality; I continue to be drawn towards her like the doomed sailors towards the Sirens’ song.

Miss Advise, what on earth am I to do?Perplexed in Portugal Street

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What’s Notfan YangEditor

Born to be Wild>>Mid-week ValentinesFor a perfect Valentine’s Day, and I think many would agree, I picture a sumptuous meal cooked by the finest master chef in Paris, with a view of the Eiffel Tower in the background. As much of a fantasy as that is, Paris is not that far away and – let’s face it, Trinity funds could probably pay - but that’s not going to happen this year. As Valentine’s Day is mid-week, it’s going to take a bit of effort to put together something special. I say, skip lectures and make a really long weekend of it

>>roMantic PlaGiarisMRomantic-tips/romantic-tokens/romantic quotes.com – it’s all the saddest thing I’ve ever seen. Imagine this: you’ve found a great guy/girl and they keep dazzling you with sweet nothings in text and on paper, and then you discover that they are completely unexciting and all the romance they could conjure up was not only first said by someone else – I like a good quote just as much as the next person – but that they didn’t even find it themselves in that book of poetry they’ve been reading ever since they first set eyes on you. Rather, they typed ‘lovey-dovey stuff’ into Google and got a quick fix – NOT HAPPY!

>>feBruary 14thIt’s one of the busiest days of the entire year for the Samaritans and Childline, and I agree that the entire red, cushy, commercial extravaganza that swamps us when Christmas has only just passed is ridiculous, but there is no reason to get depressed about it. It should be carefree fun and anti-Valentine parties all the way. Whether it’s a pub-crawl with the lads or a chocolate chick-flick fest with your girlfriends, everyone should enjoy themselves on this more well-known saint’s day - romantic or not

>>his ‘n’ her’s ValentinesEven if Tiffany & Co. are doing matching gifts in titanium and sterling silver, I still think that matching jewellery is a bit much

Perhaps it’s the ever increasing enthusiasm for preserving the environment; or maybe it’s that innately exotic and beguiling quality of Africa which enthrals even the most well-travelled explorer, but it seems that we’ll all be going on safari this summer. And, apparently, the fashion pack had the same idea, because while we may not be able to overcome the oppressive, stifling heat and the blinding dazzle of the beating sun, we’ll at least have wardrobes which rise to the occasion. Get ready to answer the roar of the jungle.

In contrast to a season drenched in vivid hand-painted silk gowns and vibrant floral prints blooming from the hem of a full circle skirt, colours for this look are muted and subtle. Beige shorts accompanied tanned limbs and aviator sunglasses at Versace; lightweight jackets in subdued gunmetal tones were paired with statement jewellery at Michael Kors and Hermès; and glittering gold crests embellished brown helmets and untamed hair at Proenza Schouler. But much like the translucent, sinuous evening dresses and seductive nude shades of boudoir dressing seen elsewhere on the catwalk, there was nothing even remotely masculine about these collections. The metamorphosis from androgyny towards femininity has been inescapable in recent seasons, and come this summer, shows no sign of abating. The frivolous and ostentatious aspects of fashion are powerful influences for designers – indeed, pale, heat-ventilating colours are the only practical quality of these safari clothes. Utility yields to glamour as highly accentuated female silhouettes and delicate, soft fabrics

transform meek hues into luxurious ensembles. Hourglass remains the figure du jour with waists being a focal point for this look. Belts, whether leather and buckled at Donna Karan, or elasticated and finished with twinkling metal clasps at Sportmax, dramatically cinched in the waist. Heels were teetering and vertiginous, making a statement in gold at Blumarine and snakeskin at Gianfranco Ferre, with stability being offered by platform soles and ankle straps. Fabrics were light and fluid – Christopher Kane opted for transparent safari print; while slippery silks and satins were on show at Loewe. These explorers glided down the runway, drowning in swathes of chiffon and tulle.

With thigh-skimming shorts and slashed to the waist barely-there blouses, there’s ample skin on show. In a retreat from pale, almost transparent skin, bronzed limbs shimmered under the bright lights of the runway. Hair was long and flyaway, reminiscent of the fabrics being worn. The dominant shade in make-up was gold: light-reflecting metallic shades on the eyelids and glowing burnished cheekbones complemented golden-brown skin.

Just because the surroundings are dull and dreary, it doesn’t mean your wardrobe has to be. Even if the summer is once again beset by torrential rain and foreboding clouds, pull on that structured safari jacket and those tailored shorts, and you’ll at least be able to imagine yourself in languorous heat, bathing in the glare of the lustrous sun. So go forth and explore your urban jungle and who knows? Maybe along the way, you’ll find a Tarzan to match your Jane…

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Scrumptious ~ CAMBRIDGE WAFFLE COMPANY

Cambridge Waffle Company has friendly staff and fun, messy desserts. I’m a little dubious about their savoury waffles and disposable cutlery, but would recommend a Sunday brunch for two to share of the Darwin Breakfast Waffle - bacon and eggs - followed by the Emmanuel Waffle - ice cream and smarties.

There has been some bitterness because many colleges aren’t represented, whilst two dishes are named after our beloved Trinity. Our savoury waffle had a decent bolognaise sauce, although the wooden cutlery interfered with the taste and the waffles underneath slowly disintegrated, creating a meal too sloppy to be a main course. Our Banoffee Waffle worked better however, with heaps of sliced bananas and a great toffee sauce but it looked easy to make.

The place is bright and lively, with comfy sofas and fast chatty counter-service. Come for the novelty, but skip ahead to dessert!

Josh WatersHungry

Overheard in Trinity...What aural delights have Trinitarians been serving up this week?

“If you wear bright colours, then girls notice you and so you are more likely to pull.”

Some bachelor boys seem to have been relying too much upon certain romantic reading materials in their pursuit of the fairer sex - this baffling eavesdrop is right out of a certain dating manual. I cannot account for the reliability of this claim, nor indeed whether this startling technique has any credible success-rate, but, as one of those girls who is supposed to be stunned into the submission of this star-crossed lover by such displays, I must pronounce my scepticism. Pompous exhibitions of beautiful and dazzling colours in order to impress and attract a mate may work in the bird kingdom, but I feel that slightly more effort has to be made when it comes to dating in Cambridge - something cerebral maybe: a posh meal; or even some sly moves on Cindie’s dance-floor could suffice. Anything other than vibrant togs to be honest with you - just a tip for this romantic season. Plus, only a gifted few can pull off fluoro-orange...

The Travisty Committee

Editor .........................Fan YangDeputy Editor .......Georgia HartPhotographer...........Jase Taylor

This Issue’s ContributorsAdam BlacklaySam CohenTom CokerJoe Farish

Joanna HeathMatthew LiblingEllie ReedsJosh Waters

TRINITY MAY BALL TICKETS 2008It is with great pleasure the Trinity May Ball Committee announce that the 142nd First and Third Trinity Boat Club May Ball is to be held on the night of Monday 16th June 2008.

Ticket applications will open at noon of THIS MONDAY (11th February) and will only be accepted via our online application system at www.trinityball.co.uk. Raven login will be required to confirm your identity as a member of Trinity College and applications will close a week later at noon on Monday 18th February; late applications will not be accepted.

If you have any further questions please refer to our websitewww.trinityball.co.uk.

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Tom Coker bids adieu...Settling dust. It's bedtime for me, and here are the memories that flash by while I drift off:

We redesigned tcsu.net to make it the perfect home-sweet-home

page, with Hall menus and news feeds. It's popular, but more needs to be done: online voting is within reach; and the future is a place with e-tickets for Formal.

We built the momentum to re-launch ‘Travisty’ after a four year hibernation. Having entered the consciousness (and the dreams of some, no doubt), it's ready to move on. Expanding to 12 pages will allow for many more contributions, and an end to the ultra-conservative editorial policy where articles with a scent of quirk are immediately rejected.

Most of all, we showed resilience, and made progress

through difficulties. I stood up for what I believe TCSU should be: a service provider.

The Dean of College wanted me to stand down because he didn't think I was a suitable Head Prefect. But I was never supposed to be. The TCSU committee works for the students, not the authorities. I'd like to thank the members of the Liaison Committee, and others, who showed such professionalism after last term's episode. They respected my office, and realised that whatever personal defects I may have had, it didn't matter. The President is a talisman, an empty shell through which the thoughts of the student body are conveyed. "Big TC" is a boy who can't deal with his fear of the world around him, a world which always kicks back a lot harder. The team had fun. Some of us will be glad to return our stress-free academic lives. A few need another bite of the cherry, it tasted so good. You were fantastic, all eleven of you. Godspeed.

Running an ent organised by the previous Committee really throws the new TCSU exec in at the deep end; and I've got to say, I've been impressed by how they've handled it. All the Committee

members, both experienced and new, did their bit; and I am now even more optimistic about the year ahead.

Anyone who came to hustings or read my manifesto will know that I want to make a few changes to way we do things at Trinity. I have no intention of rushing through these changes, but instead intend to take my time and be sure to properly consult with both other Committee members and Trinity students.

A lot of the changes and reforms I would like to implement will no doubt be met with strong opposition from senior members of College. This isn't surprising because in some cases the proposals will be creating additional work for the very people that have the authority to approve them.

This means that our proposals need to be well thought out and our arguments watertight.

Many of the other colleges’ JCRs have had the same issues and problems as Trinity, and crucially they have been able to defeat their College Council's counter-arguments; the CUSU organised JCR Presidents’ meeting will be crucial in helping us draw upon this experience.

Finally, I'd just like to encourage more Trinity students to get involved with TCSU. If you think we could be doing things better, we want to hear from you. If students come to us with suggestions (serious or otherwise) then I promise we will give them proper consideration. I'd also like to promise that as a Committee we will work hard throughout the year to provide Trinity students with a better TCSU. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish this year's Committee the best of luck and to thank the outgoing committee for all their hard work

And Joe farish says hello:

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This year, Trinity’s rugby team has really managed to build on last year’s successes. Having been promoted to the Second Division last year, we have succeeded in topping the Division and being promoted to the First. With a points difference of over 250 and having scored more than 4 tries in every match we won this year, we’d wrapped up division champs before we even played our final game. This gives us a chance next year to mix it up regularly with the likes of Jesus and John’s – a real opportunity to test our mettle against great teams. With a large number of players departing at the end of the year, we’re looking to the new intake of freshers and the development of some younger members of the squad to keep our team performing well.

Now that the regular league season is over, the Blues squad members of teams return and Cuppers starts. This is a real chance to compete against some of the best players the entire university has to offer. With fewer Blues players returning than last year, our Cuppers team doesn’t differ greatly from our regular team – but we’re still confident of a great Cuppers run. Ours began last week in fine form. We had an incredible 60-5 win over Pembroke, despite the absence of some injured players. With both the ‘Ultimate Rugby Body’ - that is, Andy Wheble - and Llewellyn Pilbeam to come back this week, we’re looking forward to our match against Girton. Girton were a First Division side this year, but is one of the teams that have made way for us to move up and we feel confident that we can win and continue into the quarter-final, probably against Jesus. The Jesus match would be a rematch of last year’s quarter-final, which we won. In fact, last year, we then went on to beat Catz in the semi, before coming up against John’s – the winners for the last three years. This year, if we face John’s, we’ll face them in the semis and we hope to go one better and win the competition.

It has not been a year unmarred by injury – we’ve lost some players at various points, including the unfortunate loss of Si “Reaper” Rees for the entire season, but it’s been encouraging to see people step up and perhaps play in a position that’s unusual for them without complaint and with a willingness to learn.

It’s been very pleasing this year to see the crowds that have been coming down to watch. We’ve had consistent support not only for home games but also away ones. Having numbers to watch really does help fire up the side - so if you like a bit of rugby, please do come down and watch!

Rugby ReviewMatthew LiblingHeavenly Seven