Bad Taste Magazine: Fresher's Edition

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BAD TASTEUNIVERSITY OF YORK CAMPUS MAGAZINE FRESHERS’ MINI EDITION 08/09WWW.BADTASTEMAGAZINE.CO.UK

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Free room hire availableFor parties or why not make some money and host your own event?

Live music nightsA variety of events throughoutthe week, ask in the bar formore details.

Dj in the BasementOpen till 2am on a weekend.

Freebie cardPick up your free freebie cardand benefit from a range of foodand drinks promotions. Just showyour student card to a member of staff and start enjoying thespecial deals.

because we think you are

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ContentsBAD TASTEEditorsJake Delaney & Sam Hogton

Graphics / Web EditorTimothy Ngwena

Photography & GraphicsMatt Grum

Managing DirectorOliver BlairGood Taste EditorAndy YoungFashion EditorsLauren Clancy & Alice Albery Performing Arts EditorSarah Jordan Music EditorEmma RobsonFeatures CoordinatorHannah SmithSub-EditorLois AshtonHead of AdvertisingWilliam HeavenPublicity & Distribution ManagerTom Bishai & Elizabeth Priday Graphics AssistantsPhil Smith & Marius KarabaczeckAdministratorOla Jeglinska

HELLO FRESHERS!Your first week at the University of York promises to a calamitous rollercoaster ride – trust us, we’ve been there. �e maelstrom of new faces and experiences is a lot to digest; with so much happening in such a small city it’s very easy to lose track. And so it is that we welcome you with open arms to the special freshers’ edition of Bad Taste!

Bad Taste is the University of York student magazine, produced by students for students to keep you up to date with all the latest happenings on and around campus. Unlike Nouse and Vision, Bad Taste doesn’t employ staff writers – all of our content is produced by the student populace so that, for better or worse, you are always in touch with the musings of the masses. In this special ‘lite’ issue, we’ve highlighted the events you simply can’t afford to miss, and many of the lesser known gems that will hopefully make your first week at York a defining moment in your university career.

Jake Delaney & Sam HogtonIf you’re interested in writing for us or getting involved with the design and lay up of the magazine, please contact us at [email protected], or come to our mini party on Monday 20th (week2) at Vodka Revolutions from 8pm onwards.

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Free room hire availableFor parties or why not make some money and host your own event?

Live music nightsA variety of events throughoutthe week, ask in the bar formore details.

Dj in the BasementOpen till 2am on a weekend.

Freebie cardPick up your free freebie cardand benefit from a range of foodand drinks promotions. Just showyour student card to a member of staff and start enjoying thespecial deals.

because we think you are

www.kennedysbaryork.co.uk 01904 620222

Choose any 2 meals priced at £10 or under, offer available daily from 5-8pm

with thanks to the Model York exhibit

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G IMusic is provocative, ubiquitous and wicked to dance to - what’s not to love? If you have a passion for music and want to write for the next edition of Bad Taste drop me a line on [email protected]

C .Whatever your tastes or talents, there’s a society waiting to welcome you with open arms. Visit yusu.org/clubs-and-societies for details on the current off erings.

F.Love your live music? Head to Fibbers for a healthy dose of indie, a smattering of rock, a sprinkling of electro and much more besides. � e Yo-Yo indie club-night on Friday is unpretentious wonderfulness, with painfully cheap Sambuca and potential guest DJs… Or, if rock is more your thing, venture there on Saturday night. Check out fi bbers.co.uk for all up-and-coming gigs and ticketweb.co.uk to buy tickets.

B B.Low ceilings and fairy lights aplenty make this venue, quite literally underneath the City Screen Cinema, charmingly atmospheric. In addition to comedy nights and performance acts, this is the place to go to see the very best of local talent. myspace.com/basementcityscreen

T D.Newly launched, this venue has two bars, two rooms and two stages. Look forward to indie, rock, pop and guilty pleasures club nights, as well as a variety of gigs. myspace.com/theduchessyork

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T J.A little out of the way, but worth the adventure – � e Junction is off ering an increasingly awesome line-up of live music. junctionmusic.co.uk.

W’ B T What we’re all about – pretty diverse, eh?

1. � e Whip – ‘Trash’

2. Bon Iver – ‘Creature Fear’

3. Kids In Glass Houses – ‘Lovely Bones’

4. Sam Sparro – ‘Black & Gold’

5. Taio Cruz – ‘Come On Girl’

6. Tokyo Police Club – ‘Sixties Remake’

7. � e Rakes – ‘We Danced Together’

8. Eagle Eye Cherry – ‘Save Tonight’

9. Justice – ‘D.A.N.C.E.’

10. Mint Royale – ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

W’ O Y PWilliam Bowerman, drummer of Brontide and former drummer of I Was A Cub Scout, tells us his Top 3 favourite songs at the moment...

1. ‘Dear Mr. Pearson’ by Jacobs Stories.

Jacobs Stories is Stuart Lee from Brighton. Live, he plays keyboards over a mini-disc player playing string parts and almost trip-hop-style drum beats. His voice is incredible. � is is my favourite song on his album Undisciplined Art.

2. ‘Harper Lewis’ by Russian Circles.

Russian Circles are an instrumental rock band from Seattle. � eir debut release ‘Enter’ was stuck to my CD player for a long time, so I was worried whether or not I would like the new album as much... I do. ‘Harper Lewis’ is very heavy for Russian Circles but still has an epic ending, true Russian Circles-style. � e drumming is out of this world!

3. ‘Lee Tom (live)’ by � e F*cking Champs.

I don't know much about this band except that they have two guitarists and a drummer who sometimes sings. I heard this song maybe fi ve or six years ago, and managed to fi nd a live recording of it from 1999. It's instrumental and amazing. I swhould probably buy one of their albums soon…

10. Mint Royale – ‘Singin’ in the Rain’10. Mint Royale – ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ and managed to fi nd a live recording of it from 1999. and managed to fi nd a live recording of it from 1999. It's instrumental and amazing. I swhould probably It's instrumental and amazing. I swhould probably buy one of their albums soon…buy one of their albums soon…

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Fashion Fashion

Amy Rose Goddard

Age: 20

Course: Biochemistry

Hometown: Porsgrunn, Norway

‘I normally go round charity shops and sales! � e best charity shops are on Goodramgate, there are loads down there. I’m from a really little town so shopping in York is great.’

Will Tribble

Age: 21

Course: English Literature/ Writing and Performance

Hometown: London

‘What’s the name of that shop…? Expressions! � at’s a good one. Sometimes I buy clothes there. I quite like the charity shops too.’

Julien Bouyeron

Age: 21

Course: Linguistics/ Literature

Hometown: Paris, France

Age: 20

Course: Course: BiochemistryBiochemistry

Age: 21

Course: English Literature/

Age: 21

Course: Linguistics/ Literature

Welcome to fashion at Bad Taste. Each issue we bring you luscious location fashion shoots featuring a wide variety of clothes from mainstream and specialist outlets in York plus student designers, along features and interviews. As ever there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, whether it’s hair and make up, modelling, writing, designing, or photography. Drop us a line at [email protected]

Last term we invited students to drop in to Vanbrugh College, have their photo taken, and tell us a bit about their favourite places to shop for clothes in York. All the photos from the shoot are available on the Bad Taste website: www.badtastemagazine.co.uk



Fashion

Magda Assanowicz

Age: 19

Course: Philosophy/Sociology

Hometown: Warsaw, Poland

Sam Ogunsakin

Age: 19

Course: Chemistry

Hometown: Preston

Age: 19

Course: Philosophy/SociologyPhilosophy/Sociology

Age: 19

Course: Chemistry

Tanika West

Age: 19

Course: English Literature

Hometown: Alford, Lincolnshire

‘� e vintage shops are lovely if you’re looking for something diff erent, but then you’ve also got the huge Topshop and other big names which give you your staples. I got my jeans from Topshop.’



Performing arts

D SFor all of you boys and girls who love to dance and have some fun! Dance Soc provides classes in tap, salsa, jazz, break dancing and street. � ey accommodate beginners and those of you who are a bit more advanced. � ey off er great performance opportunities and a great way to meet new people. Look out for the new class timetables at freshers' fair!

H E A S G Look out York! Week 5 of this term sees the arrival of Grease so remember those summer nights, strap in to greased lightning and shake it at the high school hop! � is is an event not to be missed, watch out for ticket sales later in the term.

C SComedy Soc organises events and supports stand-up, writing and improvised comedy. � ey have an improv group called '� e Shambles', sketch group � e Preliminary Sketches', and a writer's group. � ey run a fortnightly campus quiz called 'Have I Got News For York'. � ere are lots of

opportunities to get involved so look out during freshers' fair!

D SAre you a budding actor or actress? � en go along to drama soc auditions! Or see how to get involved behind the scenes with production, lighting and stage management. Don’t forget to go and watch the productions in the Drama Barn, York Uni’s very own performance space.

G O HRight next to the Gallery nightclub on Cumberland Street, this is a great venue to see live stand-up comedy, music and musical theatre. Look out for Paddy McGuiness and Russell Howard on the 28th-29th October and Blood Brothers in December.

Y T RAnother great venue in York. Keep checking their website for new and exciting productions!

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SDo you fancy singing and dancing on stage in front of a packed crowd? � en look out for the auditions for this year's production. Last year’s Sweet Charity was a huge success so get involved, have some fun and meet some great people. All auditions are relaxed and anyone can have a go. Remember costume designers, set creators and make-up artists are always required to put on a great show!

B S� ey off er beginners classes and advanced classes to suit all abilities. All classes are taught by a professional teacher. Look out for the annual dance competition at Edinburgh Uni!

FDancing, modelling and great music…sound interesting? � en get involved with this year’s Fusion event. In the spring Fusion organises a massive dance and fashion show incorporating all styles of dance, plus all the proceeds go to charity! Look out for the audition times, all are welcome boys and girls!. fusionyork.co.uk

Y S CYork Student Cinema shows a wide range of fi lms, including recent releases, documentaries and classic fi lms. � ey aim to give students the opportunity to see fi lms they would otherwise be unable to see, as well as the chance to get involved in running a professional cinema. For details visit www.yorkstudentcinema.org

Y S TV URY.Fancy being a radio DJ or a student TV presenter? Or do you fancy producing, directing or designing shows for the TV? If so then check out YSTV and URY at freshers' fair for some inspiration.

� ere are too many societies to mention!

Some others include concert band and orchestra, fi lm making soc, Gilbert and Sullivan, juggle soc, martial arts and Pole soc to name but a few!



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