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Arts

Hussey: A Howling Success and Inspiration

Cornish writer creates inspiration and gives knowledge in literary form for the Paralympic Games 2012.

 
Backstage With The UG Designers

A white room full of inspiration boards, fabric pieces and pattern sheets. Fashion and textile students busily preparing their collection for the end of year undergraduate catwalk show. Designers dying materials, selecting fabrics and showcasing their inspirational final designs. I was excited to explore further.

 
Introducing You To The Art Scene of Wolverhampton

In the past year whilst studying in Wolverhampton, I have been aware of few exciting prospects for art students and artists across the city. these three different institutions are ‘White tree studio and gallery’, ‘Volte Galleries’ and ‘Eagleworks’ This sets up exciting opportunities for all that are interested in displaying and selling work and which helps gain experience and to give them a head start in the creative industries.

 
Peace, Love and Fashion

From the designer catwalks of Emilio Pucci, we have seen the revival of the hippie fashion filter down to the high street.

 
 
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Lifestyle

The Sophie Lancaster Foundation Stomp Out Prejudice, Hatred and Intolerance Everywhere

Sophie Lancaster and her partner Rob Maltby were brutally attacked in Lancashire in August 2007.

Sophie sadly died as a result of this attack and Rob was seriously injured. All of this just because they dressed in their ‘unique way’ which many class as ‘Goths or Rockers’.

 
Turning An Old Page

Fancy saving a few quid on the cost of your books this year? Well,I may be able to help you!

 
You've Crossed The Double Yellow Line

The University of Wolverhampton offers many great facilities, I was surprised about how many different things the university has going on and how much they provide for students. One thing they don’t provide however is FREE PARKING. I am a student that has to commute to the university rather than having the luxury of living in student halls.

 
 
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Film & TV

If You Want A Vision Of The Future...

Imagine a world where your every move is watched and monitored. Imagine a world where a manipulative government control your thoughts and suppress your emotions. Imagine a world where gangs of youths entertain themselves by committing countless acts of ultra violence against anyone who crosses their path, sound familiar?

 
In Space....No One Can Hear You Scream.

To me David Fincher is one of the most exciting directors in the film industry. His gritty and unorthodox style has brought him critical acclaim and yet down the line he has also achieved commercial success and an oscar nomination.

 
 
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Opinion

I'd like a Degree, with a side of Knowledge and a Coke

Why choosing your course should be important to you and not the economy.

 
Don't Worry About A Thing

Bob Marley once said, ‘Don’t worry about a thing, cos every little thing, gunna be alright’, I’m sure in some world it is, but in reality it’s not. According to every newspaper it’s all because of the Recession, its one of those words that after hearing it so many times has kind of lost it’s meaning like, ‘death toll’ or ‘Big Fat Gypsy Wedding’. So what has the big R done to us?

 
Female Pigs: The Review

I came across this book after my lecturer suggested it for one of my assignments. Although at times I found it extremely conservative in relation to the female body, it was quite enlightening with the idea that raunch culture itself has given rise to a “New Feminism”. Women themselves become the “Chauvinist Pigs”.

 
Texas University Students Armed Against Future Students

America has been known for its constant episodes of shootings, especially on university campuses, which have been broadcast on a global scale from the Virginia Tech massacre in April 2007, University of Texas killings in August 1966 and the most recent shooting (which did not take place in a university campus) of the US Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford’s shooting in a supermarket car park. So many shootings have occurred in Texas and across other states close by and yet a law may be enforced for

 
 
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Sport

Ultimate Frisbee

Last weekend I spent three days chucking around a piece of plastic and running around a lot, I spent two nights partying with The Smurfs, Brum and Dino from the Flintstones and I spent the whole weekend in bright orange swimming shorts; either I had drank bleach again or I was in the weird and wild world of Ultimate Frisbee. What is this Ultimate Frisbee I hear you cry! Well let me tell you in a brief but comprehensive guide to Ultimate Frisbee.

 
 
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Music

CD REVIEW - Nada Surf

The Stars are indifferent to Astronomy

 
Sondura: Live At Scruffy Murphy's

Sondura are a Rock band from Kingston (Surrey). On the 4th March they played at Scruffy Murphy's, Birmingham's 'best rock bar'.

 
Stray Soul Remedy

Fresh off the back of a successful gig in January, Walsall band The Stray Soul Remedy have another eagerly awaited show just around the corner. I caught up with lead guitarist Graham Quirk to discuss the band’s future, his musical influences and clog dancing?

 
This Modern Youth

Check out a new local band, This Modern Youth, and find out a bit more about them and what they've been up to!

 
 
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International

Advice for International Students

Got any problems or questions? Check out this link!

 
Helping People Makes Me Happy

A person who is everywhere, know everyone and can help you with everything.

 
International Students - The Services Available to You

All the help you could need for any problems you have whilst an international student at the University of Wolverhampton

 
International Students in University of Wolverhampton

There are around 2500 international students at the University, with just over 50% of students being from outside of the European Union.

 
 
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