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2 The Founder | Wednesday 25 November 2009 The Founder The Independent Student Newspaper of Royal Holloway, University of London Email: editor@thefounder.co.uk thefounder.co.uk For the latest news, reviews, and everything Holloway, get online Submit Online Write your articles online with our online submission feature Just navigate to: thefounder.co.uk/articleupload.php Please recycle this newspaper when you are finished Recycling bins are located at: Arts Building, The Hub, Gowar and Wedderburn Halls, T-Dubbs tf editorial team Lead Designer (vacant) Editor-in-Chief Jack Lenox Chief Sub-Editor Camille Nedelec-Lucas News Editor Ed Harper Comment & Debate Editor David Armitage Features Editor Thomas Seal Editor of Extra Camron Miller Editor Tom Matthews Film Editor Daniel Collard Music Editor Jack Ingram Arts Editor Alexandra Kinman Sport Editor Lucy McCarthy Pictures Editor Tom Shore Designed by Jack Lenox & (vacant) The Founder is the independent student newspaper of Royal Holloway, University of London. We distribute at least 4,000 free copies every fortnight during term time around campus and to popular student venues in and around Egham. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Editor-in-Chief or of The Founder Publications Ltd, especially of comment and opinion pieces. Every effort has been made to contact the holders of copyright for any material used in this issue, and to ensure the accuracy of this fortnight’s stories. For advertising and sponsorship enquiries, please contact the Business Director: advertising@thefounder.co.uk Web www.thefounder.co.uk Email editor@thefounder.co.uk The Founder is published by The Founder Publications Ltd and printed by Mortons Print Ltd Want to write for thefounder? No problem! Just get in touch! All copyright is the exclusive property of The Founder Publications Ltd No part of this publication is to be reproduced, stored on a retrieval system or submitted in any form or by any means, without prior permission of the publisher © The Founder Publications Ltd. 2009, 53 Glebe Road, Egham Surrey, TW20 8BU News - In Brief Controversy surrounds service of rememembrance Francesca Wilski Remembrance Sunday has always been an opportunity for the commemoration of those who fought and died during the last century, made all the more poignant by the sacrifices made by troops currently serving in Afghanistan. Therefore, it was unsurprising that the decision of Royal Holloway’s Anglican Chaplain Sally Rogers not to include the singing of the national anthem in her Remembrance Sunday service was met with mixed reviews. Chaplain Rogers, whose feelings on the subject were strong, justified the omission of the national anthem; “Royal Holloway is a multi-national community – respecting the needs tf Newsdesk newsdesk@thefounder.co.uk of foreign and home students alike is my responsibility”. Essentially, as part of this community we have the responsibility to include foreign nationalities in our traditions, such as Remembrance Sunday, but in a way that does not isolate them as foreigners, they must feel as at home here as we do. Remembrance Sunday is therefore not a day to remember our troops alone, but the world wide troops fighting from every nationality, a day to remember every last soldier that fought, no matter what side they were on. Chaplain Rogers was happy to allow those students upset by the omission, to take time in the Chapel on Remembrance Day to sing the national anthem, re-lay the wreath and stand in two minutes of silence. Jazz duet at Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs’ Global Entrepreneurship Week launch party in Crosslands last week
The Founder | Wednesday 25 November 2009 News 3 Want to write for the newsdesk? Got a tip-off? newsdesk@thefounder.co.uk Bedford alumna appointed one of the most powerful women in Europe » continued from front page ers in all fields, and our motto ‘esse quam videri’ - to be, rather than to seem to be.” Lady Ashton’s political ascendency has been remarkably quick. Graduating from Bedford College (now part of Royal Holloway) in 1977 with a BSc in economics & sociology the Baroness before Ashton entering public service in 1998 as chairman of the Hertfordshire health authority, a post she held until 2001 when she became a junior education minister where she played a key role in establishing the Sure Start network of children’s centres. Appointed a peer in 1991, it was not until 2007 that Lady Ashton entered the cabinet as the leader of the House of Lords. Within European politics Lady Ashton has made a considerable mark winning praise for her competence and efficiency in a political system often perceived as being beset by red tape. Political repercussions from the sudden decisions that saw Tony Blair drop out of the European limelight (after he was beaten to the post of President of the European Council) and the promotion of Lady Ashton have already begun. Questions of Lady Ashton’s inexperience were raised minutes after the news of her appointment broke but were soon countered by the baroness herself saying; “Judge me by what I do and I think you’ll be pleased and proud of me...Am I an ego on legs? No, I’m not.” Lady Ashton takes office as “High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy” on 1st December. Holloway golfers awarded prestigious bursaries Student home ablaze in Egham Catherine Nelms Residents of Manorcrofts Road, Egham, watched in shock last week as three fire engines rushed to a student house on fire. At approximately 1am, local residents were awoken by the sound of police cars, ambulances, and fire engines pulling up to the corner of Rusham Road and Manorcrofts Road. Eyewitness Lucy Haig a 2nd Year Media Arts student described the scene: “There was a lot of smoke billowing out of the building. Police had set up road blocks to stop the traffic, and firemen were everywhere. They broke down the front door to the property and took their hoses to it. I couldn’t see any flames tf Newsdesk newsdesk@thefounder.co.uk but there was a lot of smoke.” The fire had restarted after a previous fire at the property begun at approximately 4pm that day. It is believed that at the time of the second fire, the property was empty though it is not yet known whether the residents were harmed in either event. The landlord to the property was contacted and eventually arrived on the scene some time after the fire had started. At approximately 2am the smoke had cleared and firemen began to clear the building. The cause of the fire remains unknown however this incident serves as a poignant reminder of the need for students to ensure that they take necessary precautions to guard against fire Ed Harper News Editor Tee off at Wentworth Golf Course and it’s more than likely you will be watched; not just by other golfers but by a course official who, depending upon your first shot may discreetly ask you to leave. Playing at Wentworth has always been strictly, yet politely, reserved for the best. Situated only a few miles from campus Wentworth has, since its establishment in 1936, stood as one of the world’s most illustrious courses tf Next deadline and home to the PGA European Tour. This year the same greens that have challenged players such as Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo will now also play host to three Royal Holloway students, winners of prestigious Golf Bursaries. Recipients of the award; Simon Clement, Sebastian Schyberg, and Jon Putman, all members of the Student Talented Athlete Recognition Scheme (STARS) will now be fully entitled to use Wentworth’s three championship courses and exceptional sports facilities. For Jon Putman, captain of the Holloway golf team, this marks the second consecutive year he has been awarded the “absolute privilege” of the bursary that he sees as fundamental in helping develop his abilities and lowering his handicap, a view shared by his fellow players. Speaking on the subject Acting Principal Rob Kemp said, “We are delighted that these aspiring golfers will be able to develop their talent for the game alongside their studies. This is a unique opportunity for students of Royal Holloway, and we look forward to continuing our close partnership with Wentworth.” The next deadline is Wednesday 2 December, send your submissions to: Editor - editor@thefounder.co.uk News - newsdesk@thefounder.co.uk Comment & Debate - comment@thefounder.co.uk Extra - extra@thefounder.co.uk Arts - arts@thefounder.co.uk Film - film@thefounder.co.uk Music - music@thefounder.co.uk Features - features@thefounder.co.uk Sports - sports@thefounder.co.uk Pictures - pictures@thefounder.co.uk Thanks!
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