FEBRUARY 2015ISSUE ONE

The Sabbatical Officers of LiverpoolSU are here to help you through your University experience.

Sam DavysPresident@LSU_PresOver the next couple of months I am really excited at be a part of finalising the plans for Copperas Hill, it has been a long process with lots to discuss but we are finally reaching a point within the University to finish all the plans before construction starts! I am also looking at ways to see what career advice you as students want and need and hopefully informing the World of Work in improving the career zones…watch this space.

Lorraine Sebastian-FrancoisVP Academic Quality@LSU_VPAQHey all, Happy New Year to ya! I personally love the new year because it’s a chance for me to look at all the things I have achieved over the previous year and how I can improve them for the next. With that in mind, I would like to improve on the work I have been carrying out surrounding diversity and I want to broaden it to all protected groups. We have a diversity week coming up so if any students want to get involved please get in contact with me.

Josh McDowellVP Activities@LSU_VPAI am really looking forward to getting stuck into this years Varsity! Since coming back I have been looking closely into it and what we can offer to make it the best Varsity ever! This is part of my objectives and I have started meeting up with the University of Liverpool to get the ball rolling. I want this year’s Varsity to be more accessible to students and I want more people to get involved; whether that is through participating on the day, spectating or helping out. Watch out for news on this, because I’m hoping for some big things, and of course, we WILL be winning this year!

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Dan ColeVP Community@LSU_VPCThis month we launched our Rate Your Landlord survey, giving you the chance to tell us about your accommodation, rating it on key aspects such as quality, security and value for money. This years survey runs until March 31st and there’s a £100 prize on offer each month. Cost and convenience of travel for students across Liverpool is another area that I’m working on. We’ve already made good progress, especially for IM Marsh students, but I'm looking at how all students can be supported. We’re holding a focus group at Merseytravel Headquarters in February, and we’re looking for 6 students from LJMU, UOL and Liverpool Hope to come up with their top 10 asks, that we’ll then present to Merseytravel.

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For snacks, stationery and study essentials pop into our shops at I.M.Marsh or Byrom Street open from 08:30 every weekday!

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Edinburgh Weekend27th March 2015 - 29th March 2015£105

Fancy getting away for the weekend and celebrating the end of term with your mates? LiverpoolSU are hosting a weekend in the amazing city of Edinburgh. There’s plenty to do, so we have left the weekend free for you to decide how you want to spend your time!

Ticket includes return coach travel, two nights accomodation in a hostel and the services of our tour leaders.

Alton Towers21st March 2015£40

Celebrate this year by coming to Alton Towers with us for the day! The price includes your entry to the park and travel down there.Just to sweeten the deal, if you’re within the first 50 people to sign up for the trip, we’ll put your name in a prize draw to win 2 fast track passes.

Let’s Try Employability Series

Need help with gaining experience for a summer job? LiverpoolSU are here to help offering a selection of Employability training workshops in a variety of fields throughout February and March. Keep checking LiverpoolSU.com for details.

Bar & Nightclub Training

Working in the bar industry and want to progress? Thinking about applying for work in a bar and want to know some of the basics?

LiverpoolSU, in conjunction with the Alcohol and Tobacco team at Liverpool City Council, are holding an alcohol awareness session; giving you help, tips and advice to become a barperson or a better bar person. We'll look at types of I.D., Challenge 21, the consequences of selling to underage people and answer any questions you might have.

We'll also provide you with a letter/ certificate of attendance which will look great on your CV!

To book email community@ljmu.ac.uk

For more information about Student Group events email studentgroups@ljmu.ac.uk

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Rate Your Landlord SurveyUntil March 31st

Rate Your Landlord is our annual survey where we celebrate the best of Liverpool’s landlords, letting agents and halls. We’re now in our fifth year of the survey and it has grown massively. Last year we received 3,267 responses which is the most we’ve ever received. This year we’re expecting more! As part of Rate Your Landlord, we ask students about every aspect of their property. We ask was it as advertised when moving in? How much did you pay? And what are the quality of repairs to the property? The results of Rate Your Landlord are great for both students and landlords as it holds landlords accountable and drives change in the property market across Liverpool, whilst giving students a helpful guide in choosing their next property. We also have monthly £100 prizes to award to students who complete the survey and some landlords are awarding their own prizes, so check out LiverpoolSU.com for more details!

Amazing Teaching Awards OpensEarly February

What makes an amazing teacher?Now is your chance to nominate a lecturer, member of support staff or a technician that you think has been outstanding and deserves some recognition! It’s all about giving those amazing staff, a time to shine. If you have someone in mind, make sure you visit LiverpoolSU.com for details on how to vote today!

General Election 2015

On Thursday 7th May the UK will hold the 56th General Election, but why should you care? Well, the government are responsible for a few things; the cost of University fees, the cost of the 82 bus and so much more. At LiverpoolSU we want to give you the confidence to vote, we’ll be at your MiniSU between 2nd - 6th February to help you register to vote, and there’s a chance to grab some freebies when you register!

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Join our Vice President Activities, Josh, as he tries out the range of clubs and societies LiverpoolSU has to offer.

For more information go to liverpoolsu.com/events

TrampoliningMonday 2nd February 2015 20:00 - 22:00

Park Road Lifestyles Centre

Table Top Gaming SocietyWednesday 18th February 2015 16:00 - 20:00

Room 1.03 John Foster Building

ClimbingMonday 2nd March 2015 17:30 - 20:00

Meet Outside Tithebarn Street at 5:30pm for short walk to The Climbing Hangar

GymnasticsThursday 19th March 2015 20:00 - 22:00

Park Road Lifestyles Centre

March 25th sees the return of Varsity – the sporting competition between Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Liverpool. Steeped in tradition and with a rivalry which has seen both sides share the spoils in recent years; Varsity 2015 is set to be the best one yet.

With fixtures from over 20 different sports, the platform is there for each team to perform! After last year’s unfortunate defeat, the onus is upon us to get the victory this year and restore our sporting glory.

Kerrang! TourWednesday 18th February 2015£16.50

The Kerrang! Tour is coming to Liverpool and will be playing in the O2 Academy. The long-established UK heavy-rock tour backed by Kerrang! magazine features We Are The In Crowd and Don Broco.

Tickets can be bought from the O2 Academy

Hot Water Comedy Club 'Testing the Water'!Sunday 1st February 2015£3.00

"Testing the Water" showcases some of the newest and best up and coming talent across the UK. It will be held in the Holiday Inn in the city centre and only will only cost £3.

Visit www.hotwatercomedy.co.uk for tickets

A Midsummer Night's DreamSaturday 21st March - 18th April 2015

The Everyman Playhouse Theatre is producing William Shakespeare's famous story of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The theatre explodes once again with an inviting riot of mischief and wonder as Associate Director Nick Bagnall delves deep into the darkness for this timeless take on the delirium of love.

Tickets are available from the Everyman and Playhouse Theatre or alternatively on the website at www.everymanplayhouse.com

Cream Reunion!Saturday 7th of February 2015

The UK's biggest club night is back for a special night of classics celebrating a golden era of Cream in the 90's and early 00's including music sets from Jon Pleased Wimmin, King Unique, Jon Carter, Paul Bleasdale and Samuel Lamont. This popular event will be held in Nation Liverpool.

Tickets are selling fast; to secure your tickets visit www.skiddle.com to avoid disappointment.

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Top Gear LiveFriday 13th - Sunday 15th February 2015

Coming to Echo Arena, fronted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, Top Gear Live brings to life the massively popular BBC 2 TV programme. Top Gear's first ever UK arena tour will be spectacular, featuring breath-taking stunts and some of the worlds most incredible cars.

For tickets visit www.echoarena.com

Michael Jackson: King Of Pop the Legend Continues28th March 2015£16 for students

King Of Pop: The Legend Continues is led by the world's number one Michael Jackson tribute artist ' Navi'. He is the only MJ tribute ever invited to perform for Michael himself. Navi was also regularly hired as a decoy to distract fans and press when Michael visited the UK.

Navi brilliantly recreates all the Jackson classics in a show that will take you closer than you ever imagined to an original Jackson concert. Featuring hits such as Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Black or White, Thriller, Man in the Mirror and the 'Jackson Five' classics in a show that cannot be missed.

The show will be based in St Helen's Theatre Royal for tickets visit the website at, www.sthelenstheatreroyal.ticket-solve.com

Abandon Silence 5.4Friday 6th March 2015

Abandon Silence returns to The Kazimier for of it's 5th Birthday with Levon Vincent one of the premier techno and house producers of this century, with special guests.

Advanced tickets are priced at just £10 and are selling fast.

Visit www.skiddle.com to secure your ticket.

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Mowgli By Lois Frost

Liverpool as a city is host to some great places to eat, and it’s always exciting when there is a new addition. I recently went to Mowgli; a new Indian street food restaurant on Bold Street, which couldn't be a more fitting location. I ordered an exotic cocktail at the bar (I had a 'sweet Delhi diazepam' - It was delicious). The decor is completely fitting to the theme of the restaurant and has a relaxed vibe that's always appreciated when going out for food. The service was fast and friendly and the waiting staff are willing to chat and talk through the menu. Once all of our food had arrived, there was hardly any room to move - more down to greed than the size of the tables!The tapas dishes range in price from £3 - £8.50. However, there are larger meals available. I think that all the food is very reasonably priced, it's just a shame that they don't do student discount. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Mowgli, it's a great place to relax, enjoy a meal and a catch up with friends!

The Hobbit TrilogyBy Shani Vizma

As much as some of us try to persuade ourselves we don’t like tales of mystical creatures and fantasy, there’s no denying we were all entertained by The Hobbit trilogy at least once. What’s not to love about interspecies relationships and epic battles right?Personally, a theme that stands out is the comradery. After so many lone wolf hero films like Taken or every Bond film; it’s refreshing to see a diverse group of people battling it out together. When watching the film it definitely gives a positive message in terms of friendship, we may all sometimes feel like a Bilbo Baggins and we don’t fit in with our group and think that our friends are somewhat superior to us. However, we can never stop being who we are and deny the skills we have, so embrace them! As you may end up saving the day!

REVIEWSFILM,FOOD&MORE

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PattersonsBy Ed Fairweather

Located on Parr street opposite the much loved home of both Cream and Medication; you could be forgiven for missing one of Liverpools newest, hidden gems. Far too often now, the promise of food and cocktails together brings with it a feeling of unease; worrying that a visit may include an elongated conversation about ‘vibes,’ and how, ‘the city just isn’t the same anymore.’Patterson’s is too laid back for that and delivers a service much needed and wanted in Liverpool. The venue is lavishly adorned with skateboards, Beatles memorabilia and musical instruments, with a relaxed feeling far removed from the pretentiousness that some establishments exude. Local graffiti artist, Andy Prior has put his stamp on the place with some great graffiti! The music has a slightly different feel to the usual; with a hip hop playlist punctuated with tunes that will take you back to your Tony Hawks playlists. If you find yourself thinking “I need more Beastie Boys on my iPod” then Patterson’s won’t disappoint.Here, there are half measures but only when regarding to the minimum ½ kilo of chicken available; which can be upgraded to the full kilo. Sides of gravy and sweet potato fries can be added to the order which all comes served in metal mess tins! We’d like to say the food’s finger licking good but we’re sure that’s been done. Student friendly? Yes! Offers run all the time, with £2 bottles of beer always available and food currently at 50% for those in possession of a student card! Our server Wes summed it up for us: “It’s the perfect place for a get together with a group of mates, kick back and chill eating chicken while sippin’ Blue ribbon.” He‘s also a poet, in case you didn’t know!

So here’s the deal; we have a kg of chicken and a portion of chips up for grabs as a prize. Tweet us @LiverpoolSU with the #SUpperdate and why you deserve to win. Winners will be selected by our Sabbs

and announced to brighten up someone’s Friday 13th (February!)

Win Stuff.

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The capsule wardrobe was coined in the 1970s by London boutique owner Susie Faux and consists of interchangeable pieces.

With 2015 in full swing London Fashion Week beckons and springtime is on the horizon; as the last dregs of the January sales disappear from the high street, now is the perfect time to invest in a capsule wardrobe.By choosing basic, blank pieces your everyday style can be mixed and matched throughout the seasons ahead and with student loans dropping into our accounts at the beginning of the month it doesn’t have to be a pricey task, there are some great savings to be made by shopping savvy.

A pulled together look pairing basics to create to an effortless look that can be dressed up with a blazer or kept casual with a hoodie.

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A simple and chic outfit with pieces that can transition from day to night, casual to smart. Dark pieces can be used as a canvas to be brightened up with accessories or jewellery.

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Topshop

Asos.com

You can save money on your wardrobe by visiting myunidays.com to redeem vouchers for shopping online including Topshop and Topman, Urban Outfitters and Asos.com.

More pounds can also be slashed by using your NUS card which gets you 10% off clothes from the likes of Burton, Miss Selfridge and New Look.

Save some pennies...

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