Archive for January, 2010
University break in
Jan 28th
Yesterday night the Harrow campus was victim to a break in which resulted in equipment from the Journalism and Graphics department being stolen.
Whilst the party was in full swing at Area 51, the newsrooms and graphic design area on the 2nd floor of ‘J’ Block were the target of a break in.
One Mac was stole from the newsroom and some general damage was done to the room. There was also equipment taken from graphics, just down the corridor. NR2 was out of action all day today, disrupting Journalism students who normally use the facilities.
As the area is currently a crime scene, lecturers are unsure if the room will be available for tomorrow’s lessons.
On the television tonight …
Jan 28th
Source: e4.com/skins
28th January. 10pm. E4. Skins is back.
Effy, Cooke and the gang are back on our television screens tonight for the fourth series of the show.
After the antics of the third series – Emily and Naomi’s love affair, the Cooke, Freddie, Effy love triangle and Pandora and Thomas’s romance – everyone at Smoke can’t wait to find out what the next series will bring. This is the last series with the current cast so there are bound to be some surprises along the way.
Having seen the trailers and pictures, Thursdays nights are definitely going to be spent in front of the tele for the foreseeable future.
Apple update
Jan 28th
If you’re a regular reader of the Smoke blog you would have read the speculation about Apple’s newest product.
The company have now revealed their latest device – the ipad.
As thought, the ipad is a cross between a Mac Book and the iphone. The ten inch device will use touch screen technology and will be able to connect to the internet via WiFi and a more expensive, updated version will connect via 3G.
All the information is on the Apple website and the ipad does look very impressive. However, is it really necessary? Will any of you be purchasing the latest device? Let Smoke know what you think.
Big Brother’s big news
Jan 27th
A new celebrity is due to enter the Big Brother house during tonight’s eviction.
People such as Boy George, Katie Price, Pamela Anderson and MC Hammer have all been rumoured to be entering the house, just 2 days before the final on Friday.
However, the main rumour circulating is that the show’s host Davina McCall will enter the house, dressed in an animal costume. Channel 4 have refused to confirm but with this being the last ever series, it would be an ideal way to the mark the ending of Celebrity Big Brother.
Tonight will see two celebrities get the boot from the house. The bookies favourites to leave are Stephanie and Ivana, with Alex Reid being the favourite to win. Who would have though that at the beginning of the series?!
Harrow Re-Freshers
Jan 27th
The re-freshers fair takes place at the Harrow site tomorrow afternoon.
After taking over Cavendish on Tuesday, the fair will hit the Harrow Street between 12 and 4pm giving students a chance to pick up some freebies and sign up to any clubs and societies.
Naturally, Smoke will be providing the music so make sure you come and say hello and pick up some merch whilst you’re there!!
Apple leak details of the ‘Tablet’
Jan 27th
News of Apple’s latest gadget has been leaked on an American news show.
Terry McGraw, chairman of McGraw-Hill publishing company gave away some secrets about Apple’s newest product live on CNBC. Check out the video below for what McGraw had to say …
The newest invention in the Apple family seems like a mix between the iphone and the mac book, allowing users to transfer data between devices. Below in an image of what the gadget is supposedly meant to look like …
source: tgdaily.com
Coming out … of the recession!
Jan 26th
The UK economy is finally emerging from its recent downturn.
Figures have just been released that show in the last three months of 2009 our economy grew by 0.1%. This may be smaller than the estimated growth but it is the first sign of improvement and things are looking up.
Britain are behind the likes of Germany and France who began to show signs of growth during the summer of 2009. This has had an impact on the strength of the pound and exchange rates are still poor.
However, with the economy on the up, things are looking up for us students. Graduates should find it progressively easier to find jobs as companies look to expand.
Tomorrow night at Area 51 …
Jan 26th
Get your cowboy boots on – the wild west is coming to Harrow.
Tomorrow sees the launch of a new Student Union night at the Harrow campus, ‘Pick n Mix.’ In true student style each night has a fancy dress up theme, tomorrow being the wild west. Think cowboy boots, check shirts and big hats.
Some inspiration for the girls …
As ever there are drink promotions throughout the night. Entry is only £1 before 11pm and you can dance the night away until 2.30am. And if dancing isn’t your thing, you can try a ride on the rodeo bull!
Naturally, your student radio station will be down there so look out for Smoke Radio and our photographer.
NME Awards: Nominations
Jan 26th
source: nme.com
The list of nominees for the NME Shockwaves awards have been announced.
Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian are the front runners with six nominations each. Muse, Florence and the Machine and La Roux also faired well.
There were some not so nice nominations for the likes of JLS and the Jonas Brothers who are both nominated for worst band!
The ceremony takes place on the 24th February at London’s Brixton Academy.
Check out the full list of nominations and let Smoke know who your favourites to win are.
I-D cards hit London
Jan 25th
I-D cards will be available for all young people aged 16-24 in London from 8 February.
source: bbc.co.uk/news
The national I-D cards which are already being tried out in Manchester will be available for young people next month but everyone else will have to wait until 2012. The card will cost £30 and could be used as proof of age when buying alcohol, cigarettes and when going into a club. It would also replace a passport when traveling around Europe.
Although there has been much controversy around the introduction of the I-D card and the ‘Big Brother’ society it creates, it is a lot more convenient than carrying around a passport which currently costs £77 to replace should you lose it. And, let’s face it, students losing their passports on a night out isn’t unheard of.
However, many MPs are still claiming the whole scheme is ‘pointless.’
