As 2007 disappears over the horizon faster than Big Sam Allardyce races out of Newcastle, clutching two huge bags; one marked "SWAG" and the other "GEORDIES' TEARS", it's time to ignore reflection, learning from mistakes and other such nonsense in favour of looking to the FUTURE. For 2008 is the year of change - a change to our economic fortunes, a change to our international relations, and a destruction of boundaries. Now is the time for us to take the future and, yes, make it our own!
And I'm going to stop asking Barack Obama to help me writing these emails.
1. RUSSIAN ELVIS. OH MY.
2. JOKES FOR THE COMMON MAN
3. STOP A PANDA/POPAGANDA
4. JAZZJUDGE
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1. RUSSIAN ELVIS. OH MY.
Glasnost' returns (much like batman) with a special live performance from 'The Church of Elvis' (not much like batman). Yes, Easy J's opens its doors to the icy winds of the East, and the warm blast of the vodka in the best combination of cold and warm since man first urinated in the ocean.
7pm-11pm in Easy J's (possibly named after the "Easy V doesn't come for free/She's a real lady" lyric from the Spice Girls' "Wannabe"? The jury is out) as usual, this Monday (the 14th of January). Bring Russian accents and party like Pushkin.
2. JOKES FOR THE COMMON MAN
Terrified by the small possibility the most powerful nation in the world may soon be in the control of a Chuck-Norris-endorsed bass-guitar playing evangelist? Laugh away your fears this Wednesday the 16th at Huntley Street.
The Dent Room plays host to the finest comedy improvisation minds since last Sunday, DEAD MAN IN A BOX. They will be wowing friends and mortal enemies alike from 8pm onwards. Arrive early to avoid disappointment and laugh heartily to avoid their disappointment.
3. STOP A PANDA/POPAGANDA
Nostalgically waving off our delightful first year in our own union, we salute whats to come with confidence and very wide grins on our faces. Yes, bring on the new year. Come along to our return on 15th of January with up and coming quality bands, record labels and club nights djs as well as the cream of UCL's own radio station.
Bands:
THE SLEEP WELLS
Think: Sonic Youth/Broken Social Scene/Pj Harvey with elements of shoegaze and jazz.
myspace.com/thesleepwells
YOUNG SENSATION
Think: Arcade Fire/The Cure/Sparks - NuWave catchy tunes and bubble machines.
myspace.com/weareallyoungsensations
MODERNAIRE
The Guardian: "Heavy-edged electro popsters"
myspace.com/modernairetheband
Plus Rare Fm Djs and Secret Guests(!), playing the best of current and classic indie music.
So get down on the 15th of Jan to Easy J's after 8pm. £3 before 9, £4 after. And for more information, check out the facebook group (search, unimaginatively for CLUB POPAGANDA)
4. JAZZJUDGE
The UCLU Jazz Society is looking for a student to conduct the Big Band.
Candidates need:
· Ideally to be into into Jazz/Funk/Swing etc
· Must have a good musical ear.
· to be confident and willing to criticise
· to be reliable, prompt and efficient
· to possess a good sense of fun!
Details of the job are as follows:
· Payment offered at an hourly rate - £10 an hour to start.
· One two hour rehearsal a week – Mondays 7-9, Bloomsbury Theatre, Gordon street
· At least one, probably 2, maybe more gigs during the term (also paid at the same rate) – nothing huge, but we will expect you to keep those nights free as and when they are booked!
· Tour – 19th-24/5th – Cologne – Travel/Lodging/Breakfasts all paid for – a fantastic opportunity to have in effect a free holiday over the Easter Weekend just before you jump headlong into revision (though of course you will be expected to do some work!!)
If you’re interested please email c.clinton@ucl.ac.uk, If you have any relevant experience please detail what you’ve done etc. And move fast!
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Well, as the middle-class, middle-age women of New Hampshire said when presented with the possibility of an intelligent, forward-thinking, young president who isn't ensconced in Washingtonian bureaucracy and who might actually change the country for the better, "THAT'S ENOUGH".
Any comments/insults of my politics to mc.officer@ucl.ac.uk
And I'm going to stop asking Barack Obama to help me writing these emails.
1. RUSSIAN ELVIS. OH MY.
2. JOKES FOR THE COMMON MAN
3. STOP A PANDA/POPAGANDA
4. JAZZJUDGE
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1. RUSSIAN ELVIS. OH MY.
Glasnost' returns (much like batman) with a special live performance from 'The Church of Elvis' (not much like batman). Yes, Easy J's opens its doors to the icy winds of the East, and the warm blast of the vodka in the best combination of cold and warm since man first urinated in the ocean.
7pm-11pm in Easy J's (possibly named after the "Easy V doesn't come for free/She's a real lady" lyric from the Spice Girls' "Wannabe"? The jury is out) as usual, this Monday (the 14th of January). Bring Russian accents and party like Pushkin.
2. JOKES FOR THE COMMON MAN
Terrified by the small possibility the most powerful nation in the world may soon be in the control of a Chuck-Norris-endorsed bass-guitar playing evangelist? Laugh away your fears this Wednesday the 16th at Huntley Street.
The Dent Room plays host to the finest comedy improvisation minds since last Sunday, DEAD MAN IN A BOX. They will be wowing friends and mortal enemies alike from 8pm onwards. Arrive early to avoid disappointment and laugh heartily to avoid their disappointment.
3. STOP A PANDA/POPAGANDA
Nostalgically waving off our delightful first year in our own union, we salute whats to come with confidence and very wide grins on our faces. Yes, bring on the new year. Come along to our return on 15th of January with up and coming quality bands, record labels and club nights djs as well as the cream of UCL's own radio station.
Bands:
THE SLEEP WELLS
Think: Sonic Youth/Broken Social Scene/Pj Harvey with elements of shoegaze and jazz.
myspace.com/thesleepwells
YOUNG SENSATION
Think: Arcade Fire/The Cure/Sparks - NuWave catchy tunes and bubble machines.
myspace.com/weareallyoungsensations
MODERNAIRE
The Guardian: "Heavy-edged electro popsters"
myspace.com/modernairetheband
Plus Rare Fm Djs and Secret Guests(!), playing the best of current and classic indie music.
So get down on the 15th of Jan to Easy J's after 8pm. £3 before 9, £4 after. And for more information, check out the facebook group (search, unimaginatively for CLUB POPAGANDA)
4. JAZZJUDGE
The UCLU Jazz Society is looking for a student to conduct the Big Band.
Candidates need:
· Ideally to be into into Jazz/Funk/Swing etc
· Must have a good musical ear.
· to be confident and willing to criticise
· to be reliable, prompt and efficient
· to possess a good sense of fun!
Details of the job are as follows:
· Payment offered at an hourly rate - £10 an hour to start.
· One two hour rehearsal a week – Mondays 7-9, Bloomsbury Theatre, Gordon street
· At least one, probably 2, maybe more gigs during the term (also paid at the same rate) – nothing huge, but we will expect you to keep those nights free as and when they are booked!
· Tour – 19th-24/5th – Cologne – Travel/Lodging/Breakfasts all paid for – a fantastic opportunity to have in effect a free holiday over the Easter Weekend just before you jump headlong into revision (though of course you will be expected to do some work!!)
If you’re interested please email c.clinton@ucl.ac.uk, If you have any relevant experience please detail what you’ve done etc. And move fast!
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Well, as the middle-class, middle-age women of New Hampshire said when presented with the possibility of an intelligent, forward-thinking, young president who isn't ensconced in Washingtonian bureaucracy and who might actually change the country for the better, "THAT'S ENOUGH".
Any comments/insults of my politics to mc.officer@ucl.ac.uk
