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38 SOCIETIESThe Stag | Wednesday 14 th November 2012 societies@thestagsurrey.co.ukSocietiesCyprus 1974: The facts of a tragedyBe a Ledge, Go Veg!By Caroline James, VegSoc Media ConsultantAre you looking for a societythat’s a bit different from thenorm? A great place for meetingnew people? Or one that involvesplenty of delicious, fresh food? Ifyou’ve answered ‘yes’ to at leastone of the above, then Surrey’sVegetarian Society is the place foryou!VegSoc, an award-winningspecial interest society, is open tovegetarians, vegans, raw-foodistsand any carnivorous folk who fancyflirting with the choices availablein a meat-free diet.As a society, our fundamentalgoals are to spread awarenessof plant-based diets on campus,encouraging places that sellfood, such as the Union Shop andChannies, to have more optionsavailable for vegetarians andvegans and to show members howto reduce their consumption anduse of animal products - for theanimals, for health and for theplanet.VegSoc also holds numeroussocial events throughout the yearto get everyone together, such aslunches, bake sales, movie nights,Veggie BBQs and more.Following up the success of ourquiz night in Roots two weeks ago,we plan on hosting a lunch in townon November the 14th. If you’reinterested in joining VegSoc, emailus at ussu.vegsoc@surrey.ac.uk,or find us on Facebook (wherewe have an archive of deliciousveggie recipes for you to sample foryourselves!)By George C. Mavrantonis, Treasurer of theHellenic SocietyThe Hellenic and CypriotSocieties of our University,as supporters and promotersof peace, will be distributingpamphlets on campus and in townbetween the 16th and 17th ofNovember 2012, informing peopleabout the 15th of November 1974, atragic anniversary for us.Turkey, as it is well-known,illegally invaded the island ofCyprus in 1974. 2,000 GreekCypriots were killed with anadditional 1,694 still missing. Justimagine the pain of losing a parentor sibling and being provided withno information at all if they arealive or dead, for 39 years.The aggressor nation had - andstill has - the aim of unethicallyaltering the demographics of theregion they occupy. As a resultthey illegally transferred 200,000Turks from Anatolia into Cyprus’snorthern part, a clear breach ofthe Geneva Protocol.However they did not stopthere: most Christian churcheswere turned into stables, toilets ormosques under the condemnationof UNESCO. Furthermore, anyonethat had had their property takenby the Turkish troops in 1974 werenot allowed to return back and nocompensation was given.Following the prominentcase of Loizidou v. Turkey, theEuropean Court of Human Rightsfound that Turkey was in violationof Art. 1 (Protocol 1) of theEuropean Convention on HumanRights providing an absolute rightof one’s free enjoyment of theirproperty.On November 15th 1983 Turkeydecided to create a ‘statelet’ in thenorthern part of Cyprus seekingrecognition and thus some muchwantedeconomic prosperity. TheUnited Nations Security Councilresolution 541 of 1983 stood firmopposing the Turkish government"Those who denyfreedom to othersdeserve it not forthemselves"-Abraham Lincoln.“reiterating to all States not torecognise the purported [pseudostatein Cyprus]”.Via this resolution, theinternational communitydecisively emphasised that sucha ‘state’ is not recognised as itbreached the sovereignty of theRepublic of Cyprus. As a resultthe UN imposed an internationalembargo on that region of theisland that still exists stronglytoday.In November 2010, the TurkishPM had stated that “if Turkey hadto choose between Cyprus andher EU [accession potential], shewould choose Cyprus” (RobertEllis, The Guardian). We believethat our cause is just and henceask for your support to save ourcountry, our heritage, our religionas Christians and our ancientHellenic civilisation as Europeans.On that day we seek to remindthe students of Surrey, and thecitizens of Guildford, that visitingthe occupied northern part ofCyprus - a haven to escapingBritish criminals – still remainsillegal under EU and internationallaw.Additionally, we want to stress,following the 2011 UK SupremeCourt Case of Apostolides v.Orams, that purchasing any kindof property in the embargoedTurkish-occupied part of Cyprusremains illegitimate. Turkeymurdered, raped, stole, oppressedand violated.We support that Turkey’sreprehensible actions undermineany efforts to bring back peaceand stability. Finally we couldnot agree more with AbrahamLincoln, who had once rightfullysaid: “Those who deny freedomto others deserve it not forthemselves”.Politics SocietyBy Denise JuvaneThe Politics Society is a smalldepartmental society whichaims to bring together Politicsstudents from all years, as well asall those interested in politics aswhole and current world affairs.The society aims to engagemembers through various debates,trips and by inviting guestspeakers. In the past, the societyhas put together events such asDebate Tuesdays, Parliament Tripand a Politics Ball to mark the endof year.This year, the society has aimedto broaden its horizons by relaunchingModel United Nations(a set of political stimulationsand debates whereby individualsrepresent UN member countriesand aim to uphold its best interestthrough careful debating andcompromise), organising a Politicstrip in months to come to apolitically rich European countryand to bring more guest speakerswith Anne Milton, Guildford’sConservative MP, being its firstspeaker this academic year. We willalso wrap up 2012 with a PoliticsSociety Christmas event.With such ambitious targetsahead, the society would love tohave you join and take part inwhat is due to be an enrichingexperience. To join, simply visitour University of Surrey StudentUnion page, and register- it is freeof charge and you will be kept up todate with all the amazing events tocome.For the mean time, please don’thesitate to join our Facebook pageby simply searching for “Universityof Surrey Politics Society”. Whilstat it, feel free to join our News andDebates page for a chance to takepart in thought provoking debates,as well as to share current issueswith the rest of the memberssimplysearch for “Politics Society:News/Debates” and you will beadded in no time.PS: Guest speaker Anne Miltonwill be at the University of Surreyon Friday 23rd November from12:00, Teaching Block 01
Societies Editor: Shalini Thondrayen | Copy Editor: Hannah Wann Wednesday 14 th November 2012SOCIETIES 39Shalini ThondrayenSocieties EditorSocieties’ Events PlannerDear all societies,Just a quick note from myselfand your VP Societies, EmBollon; we’re constructing atrail Societies’ Events Plannercovering the last four weeks ofthis term. The planner’s datesaim to start from 19th Novemberto 16th December. This will bein a similar format to the UnionEvents Planner and Team SurreySports Planner.What do we need from you?Please include any SET eventsyou have going on between thesetwo dates. Such as weekly thingslike Gospel Choir’s rehearsals,CRAFTSoc’s workshops and Fridayprayer... As well as, BIG EVENTSthat you might have betweenthese dates. Examples being MTSoc’s shows and Surrey Arts Live!We require the following:What is it? Where is it? When is it?And the logo (300DPI, if you haveone).Can these please be sent in as soonas possible, to Em’s email with thesubject title: “Events Planner”Thank you!Now foran oldclassic….VictoriaSpongeLitsoc Does HalloweenIngredientsThe cake:200g caster sugar200g softened butter/margarine4 eggs beaten200g self raising flour1 tsp baking powder2 tbsp milkMethodThe filling:100g unsalted butter, softened140g icing sugar, sifted1 drop vanilla extract (optional)Good amount of jam to spreadinside (strawberry or raspberry,whatever you prefer!)Icing sugar/caster sugar to decorate.1. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5.2. Butter two 20cm sandwich or round cake tins and line with non stickbaking/parchment paper.3. In a bowl combine all cake ingredients and mix together until you havea soft, smooth batter.4. Divide mixture equally between two tins, and smooth out with a spatulaor back of a spoon.5. Bake for around 20 mins until golden and cake springs back whenpressed. Can check if cooked by using a cocktail stick or knife.6. Turn onto cooling rack and leave to cool completely.7. To make the filling, beat butter until smooth and creamy, thengradually beat in the sieved icing sugar and add vanilla extract.8. Spread the butter cream over the bottom of one of the sponges, put jamon top and put both sponges together.9. Sprinkle some icing sugar/caster sugar on top to decorate.10. Now enjoy with a big cup of tea!Harley Quinn (Shalini), Pirate (Hannah), Werewolf (Tiffany), Santa (Bill) & Black Swan (Neeta).By Clowance Lawton, Litsoc Events ManagerHalloween at the University ofSurrey is usually a frightfulaffair. However this year, deep inthe heart of the fifth floor of theAC building, things went bumpin the night. Entering the dimlylit English Literature commonroom, the eerie intro of MichaelJackson’s ‘Thriller’ could be heardand strange creatures could beseen in and amongst the fog andcobwebs.However, this is not agothic narrative, it was LitSoc’sspooktacular celebration! Studentsfrom all year groups of Litsoc hadcome together to enjoy Halloweenbefore going on to Citrus later inthe night. The green-tinted lightsand fog machine created a ghostlyatmosphere in which membersof the society could drink, danceand discourse. It is needless to saythat the fluorescent vodka jellyshots, blood-coloured punch andthe provided buffet went down astorm.This year it was clear thateveryone had made a terrificeffort with costumes, consideringthat the majority of students werecovered in so much blood (fake)and torn clothes it is arguable thatthe common room could easilyhave been a scene from ‘Shaun ofthe Dead’. There was an extensivevariety of unique costumes,equally as scary, ranging from theBlack Swan to Harley Quinn andVelma from Scooby-Doo.On a final note, Sarah Duarte,the president of the society,comments that “it was a greatnight, I can’t wait to tell you allabout the next big event we havecoming up!”GU2 welcomes brand new Digital DeskBy Sophie SmithThis week, GU2 celebrates thearrival of a brand new digitaldesk to its studio! Last year’sstation manager, James Bale, andassistant station manager, SarahCooper, decided that as the currentdesk could do with updating,buying a new one would be a greatway to mark the 40 years since theUniversity of Surrey’s student radiostation began broadcasting.Head of technical, James Hall,therefore suggested that GU2upgrade to a digital desk, somethingthat no other student radio stationshave. After travelling to Londonand researching their options, theteam decided on a touch-screendesk made by Preco, one of thelargest broadcast suppliers in theUK, as well as the most advanceddigital radio automation system,Zetta. James and Sarah then appliedfor a grant from the Alumni fund,which much to GU2’s delight, wasapproved.A complete overhaul of Studio1 followed during the summerand the new equipment is nowfitted and fully functional. Head oftraining, James Bale, commented:‘After the initial thought me andSarah had this time last year, wecouldn't have imagined the studioto have this level of technology init so soon’.Present station manager AndySmith spoke of the changes thatthe new system has already begunto make: ‘Both new and continuingmembers of GU2 have beenmotivated to produce better radioand it's great to see GU2 continuingto move forward and still be one ofthe leading student radio stationsin the UK. Thank you to everyonewho's been involved’.Meanwhile head of music, AdamRead, explained how GU2 listenerswill also benefit from the changes:‘We’ve had a total refurbishmentof the playlists’ says Adam, ‘so wewill bep l a y i n gwhat thestudentswant tohear’.
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