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library - 2nd most visited building on campus You are surely all familiar with the Library which is 2nd only to the SU in terms of popularity. Whilst the library is open every day between 08am until 02am don’t forget that the Learning Grid is open 24 hours a day and there are several other computer work stations around campus that you can

use. If you are unsure how full the Library or any other area is likely to be, you can now use www.seats.warwick.ac.uk

to give you a live update about how many available seats there are. This will save you time walking around looking for a seat

that might not exist!

So it’s that time of year again, the joys of Term 3 exams! I’m sure most of you will agree that the year has just flown by. For all you Freshers it’s the end of a very eventful year and loads of work. For others, it’s just the end of another year and for Finalists, it’s the close of another chapter.

Don’t work too hard, take breaks, do plenty of exercise (releases endorphins and de-stresses you), eat properly and sleep. In my experience, exams tend to go better if you look after yourself. Remember, the SU is here to support you in anything you need us for during this stressful time - between the Student Advice Centre, Sami and myself we should be able to help.

This is also the last Bubble from me, so with that I say to all of you: thanks for a great year, good luck with exams, the future and everything else. For those of you sticking around, make the most of your time here, get involved with as many things as you can - make your ‘student experience’ a memorable one. For those of you who are leaving, remember all that you learned here and make sure you don’t forget us.

Sumaiya

intro • feel good campaign • warwick su board of trustees • the library

feel good campaignDid you know that coffee could make you more tired, or that bananas can make you happier? How about the fact that exercise can wake you up, or that studying outside could calm you down?

Between Weeks 3 and 7, our Feel Good campaign will be rolling itself out again to make sure everyone gets through the next few months with as little unwanted stress as possible. We’ll be providing you with practical hints and tips to make sure you realise how changes to a few simple things (such as diet, caffeine intake, sleep patterns and water consumption) can have a massive difference in terms of your happiness and mental well-being.

For example, during stressful periods, people often fall back onto unhealthy ‘comfort’ foods and easy-to-cook ready meals. However, they are exactly the times when it’s important to eat and drink well! Health professionals nowadays are of the ‘you are what you eat’ school of thought; the food you eat and the way you feel are inextricably linked. Science has proven that certain foods are rich in pharmacological substances that can be as good as drugs your doctor could prescribe to help fix simple ailments. Eating a balanced, healthy, moderated diet will improve your immune system and should keep you in good health.

warwick su board of trusteesWarwick SU is looking to recruit a number of students from all sectors of the student community to join the Board of Trustees, an exciting and challenging opportunity. We need students with a variety of skills to help drive the

organisation forward to a stronger, more confident position with increased credibility among our members.

Visit www.warwicksu.com/news/article/14385/2715 for more information, or email the Governance & Finance Officer, Andy Perkins, on [email protected].

A stall in the Library will give away freebies along with a wealth of advice & info to ensure you get that Feel Good factor before Summer rolls around.

Week 3 | Exercise ○Week 4 | Caffeine vs. sleep ○Week 5 | Healthy eating and drinking ○Week 6 | De-stress ○

new summer menuXananas will be offering some new delights to tempt you.

Everyone loves a good Fajita, BBQ Chicken or Steak but we have that and so much more to offer. Fresh Fish meals, Lamb Souvlaki and a large range of salads are just a few reasons why Xananas is such a tasty place to eat. Whether you are coming in for a Nachos starter, some pasta or a chocolate caramel sundae dessert, you are welcome too.

sunday openingXananas doors are open on Sundays with great tastes from around the globe.

You can go ‘Round the World in 8 Days’ at Xananas with your Sunday menu. So far it has been to the UK, Spain and Italy. It will still be touching down in:

Asia ○Caribbean ○France ○India ○USA ○

Don’t forget to collect stamps from each of the destinations to take advantage of some special offers at the end of term.

early start?Don’t forget Xananas International Bistro & Bar is open Monday to Saturday 9am until 11am to help you start your day.

i love food: the terrace bar • xananas international bistro & bar • the dirty duck and the snug • curiositea

i food: ‘there is no sincerer love than the love of food’In the next couple of weeks you will all be going through up and downs. Deadlines, essays, exams! There are lots of things that you might hate. Here at the SU we know that there is something everyone has a soft spot for. Whether it is warm chocolate fudge cake, scoopes of soft ice-cream or even a tasty Greek salad, there is love for food in all of us somewhere. Besides, every now and then you have to eat! Come have a look at all we have to offer.

‘Summertiiiiiiime, and the livin’ is easy’… well, it will be when those nasty exams and essays are all done. In the meantime, if you can tear yourself away from the Library, here’s a taste of what we can offer you in The Dirty Duck.

new menuFor Term 3, The Dirty Duck has revamped its food offer as well as its prices, and we now have a quacking new menu.

The daytime menu includes some old pub favourites like fish & chips and classic burger, alongside a selection of sandwiches and new range of desserts including ice cream sundaes.

From 4pm, our evening menu now includes tempting new dishes such as pizzas, Thai curries and grilled chicken breast with a selection of toppings.

But do not fear - if you’re looking for your weekly fill of vegetables and potatoes, we are continuing to serve the carvery on a Sunday lunchtime from 12 - 6pm.

Don’t forget the Snug is available for Society and Departmental bookings - please email us on [email protected]

So swim on up and enjoy a break from the daily grind!

We’re going New, New, New at The Terrace Bar this term...

new drinks menu We’re combining Summer and that terrace with the shiny roof:

Enjoy a seat on our terrace ○with the oldest & finest cocktail of them all - the Manhattan.

Head over to our ○ Blue Lagoon - the perfect thirst quencher.

Scrubs’ JD brought back the ○‘tini’. Try our Vodkatini - we’ll even throw in an olive!

How do you improve a ○ Mojito? Stick some raspberries in it!

You too can be the dude! We’re ○doing a Big Lebowski - you bring the bowling ball, we’ll provide the White Russian.

A live DJ serves up beats & breaks from 9pm every Friday. Hip-hop, funk, soul, breakbeats - if it’s got a groove, we’re playing it. Special cocktails, sliders and Shisha you can hire - could it get more funked-up?!

all new top b cocktailsBazooka Joe - it tastes like bubble- gum, innit! 117 Cherry - one hundred and seventeen cherries in one glass… Hanky Spanky - well it’s worth a try for the name alone...

It’s a bar, it’s a terrace… it’s the Terrace Bar baby!

support when you need it mostDuring the third term is when you need the most support. There is a whole range of ways that the University and SU can help you. You can always talk to your personal or resident tutors. Besides them here are two other great ways to get support, advice or just have someone listen to your issues.

warwick su student advice centreThere are many issues that could be facing you these days. They could range from your course, lectures or personal tutors, landlords, and so on. The good thing about the Student Advice Centre is that since they receive several thousand enquiries a year, they have experience in dealing with all sorts of issues.

They are located on the Second Floor of SUHQ and are staffed by four professional advisors, who work closely with the Welfare Officer (Sami Wannell) and the Education Officer (Sumaiya Khaku).

nightlineNightline is a student-run, confidential, and non-judgemental listening service. This means you can stop by, call or email them for any reason and they won’t judge you or tell you what to do.

Nightline is there if you need someone to listen to any of your concerns whether it is exam pressure, a fall out with friends or issues back home.

You can also call them between 9am and 9pm under 22199 or 02476 417 668.

nus extra cardIt is never too late to get an NUS Extra card. If you have not bought one already then do it now!

The NUS Extra card gives you tons of great offers in high street shops and also include all the ones listed on the right.

In addition we have the NUS Extra card with ISIC (International Student Identity Card) on offer which will give you access to over 37,000 discounts in 116 countries worldwide, as well as cheap travel through the STA Travel branch on campus. It is very useful especially if you plan to go travelling this summer.

www.warwicksu.com/nusextra

Six Days of Summer

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NOWSummer Party £35.00

Graduation Ball £65.00

(Combo Ticket)

Sports Ball £49.00

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i love food: the terrace bar • xananas international bistro & bar • the dirty duck and the snug • curiositea

i food: ‘there is no sincerer love than the love of food’In the next couple of weeks you will all be going through up and downs. Deadlines, essays, exams! There are lots of things that you might hate. Here at the SU we know that there is something everyone has a soft spot for. Whether it is warm chocolate fudge cake, scoopes of soft ice-cream or even a tasty Greek salad, there is love for food in all of us somewhere. Besides, every now and then you have to eat! Come have a look at all we have to offer.

summer’s here…Our Summer Menu is here and, oh my gosh, there’s some tasty treats.

Remember what was most exciting about going swimming when you were young - Slush Puppies! Well, we’ve brought them back! Oh yes. But no blue tongues or excessive e-numbers, these slushies are made from 100% fruit juice & are the most refreshing thing, we think, ever.

We’ve also turned all our favourites cold, with iced lattes, mocha frappes and iced tea. Not to mention some other classics - Coke float, anyone?

vintage chic…Due to its popularity, the vintage fashion fair is back! Browse through original vintage clothing & accessories from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, or ponder your purchase over a cuppa and a slice of cake.

It’s the last Monday of each month, so your next chance to grab a bargain is from 4pm on Monday 24th May. Get it in your diaries now!

beats and bars…Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon listening to a selection of chilled- out acoustic sets from with some seriously talented musicians from 3pm - 6pm.

Head over to relax for a few hours with your friends and a big frothy coffee, or if you’re still suffering from the night before our smoothies work small miracles for hangovers.

support when you need it most • nus extra card • six days of summer tickets on sale • nus extra offers week 3 - 8

support when you need it most • nus extra card • six days of summer tickets on sale • nus extra offers week 3 - 8

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3. ORDER YOUR GRADUATION HOODIE BEFORE THE END OF TERM WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/HOODIE

nus extra offersweek 3 - 8week 3: xananas

Buy a starter and main course together and get a free dessert.

week 3: the terrace barFree dash of coke/lemonade/

diet coke with every shot of spirit.

week 4: xananasFree upgrade from a small to a

regular hot beverage.

week 5: the dirty duckUpgrade to cheesy garlic bread

for the price of garlic bread.

week 6: curiositeaUpgrade any small drink to

a regular.

week 7: xananasBuy a starter & main together

and get a free side order.

week 8: the dirty duckFree dash of lemonade with a

single shot of Pimms.

Buy an NUS Extra card today and save money:


For a full list of national & international offers visit


John SmithUniversity of Warwick Students’ Union

monday 10th may

INdoor MarkEt11AM - 4PMTHE ATRIUM

From fresh fruit and tasty cakes to handmade jewellery and fine fragrances, there’s something for everyone!

toP BaNaNa8PM - 2AM (CLUB FROM 10PM)£2 NUS / £4 NON (FREE BEFORE 10PM)THE COPPER ROOMS

Contemporary chart hits and student anthems, with selected drinks at £1 all night. It could only be the monkey-lovin’ madness of Top B!

tuesday 11th may

EXaMPLEDOORS 7:30PM£8 ADVANCE ROOM 1

The chart-humping electro-rap wizard gets ready to give the Union a right good seeing-to at this special live gig!

wednesday 12th may

INdoor MarkEt11AM - 4PMATRIUM

FrESh BLood thEatrEWED 12TH MAY - SATURDAY 15TH MAYARTS CENTRE STUDIO

Experience the student written production of ‘Daisy Lutter’.

PoP! toGa PartY10PM - 2AM (CIRCLING FROM 7PM)£3 ENTRYROOM 1

Disco Dave unleashes the cheese as we invite you to get your toga on and grab a chance to win a luxury Spa voucher!

thursday 13th may

thE MaSS dEBatE8PMATRIUM

What do the General Election results mean for you? Join a panel of Sabbs and political society leaders for a lively debate in the Union!

friday 14th may


LIvE Jazz3PM - 6PM THE ATRIUM

GEt FUNkEd9PM TILL LATEFREE ENTRYTHE TERRACE BAR

An illogical progression through hip hop, funk, soul, breaks and everything in between.

CraSh10PM-2AM£3 NUS / £4 NONROOM 2

Get ready for more rock, metal, punk, ska + alternative bangers as the Crash Massive bring the noise!

saturday 15th may

GatECraShEr + StatIC ShoCk10PM - 3AM£5 NUS / £6 NONTHE COPPER ROOMS

The UK superclub returns to the Union, complete with a brand new student-run electro night making its debut in Room 2. What’s not to love?

sunday 16th may

aroUNd thE WorLdLUNCHTIMEXANANAS

Travel around the world in 8 (Sun)days, with great tasting meals and prizes to be won.

monday 17th may



tuesday 18th may

rUddIGorE - thE WItCh’S CUrSETUE 18TH MAY & THU 20TH MAY7:30PM - 10:30PM£8 NON / £7 NUS / £5 MEMBERTHE COPPER ROOMS

Opera Warwick present a story of love and betrayal, where the lines between good & bad blur.

wednesday 19th may


PoP! 10PM - 2AM (CIRCLING FROM 7PM)£3 ENTRYROOM 1

friday 21st may




FrEE PartY 10PM - 2AMROOM 2

monday 24st may



wednesday 26st may


MUSIC thEatrE WarWICkWED 26TH MAY - FRIDAY 29TH MAY£TBCARTS CENTRE STUDIO

A production of ‘The Wild Party’ musical - a party fuelled by bath- tub gin and lack of inhibitions.


friday 28st may




FrEE PartY 10PM-2AMROOM 2

monday 31st may



wednesday 2nd june



friday 4th june



GEt FUNkEd9PM TILL LATETHE TERRACE BARFREE ENTRY


what’s on

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what’s on

monday 7th june



wednesday 9th june


draMa SoCIEtY (WUdS)WED 9TH JUNE - FRIDAY 11TH JUNE£TBCARTS CENTRE STUDIO

A production of Christopher Fry’s modern play, set in the fifteenth century, The Lady’s Not for Burning performed by the Warwick University Drama Society. ‘A poetic fantasy of rare splendor’ (New York Times).


friday 11th june




ELECtrIC CItY 10PM - 2AM£3 NUS / £4 NONROOM 2 + ROUGE

Time for another party in the EC family living room as Grandpa Rick and Weird Aunt Holly dish out the contemporary indie and electro tunes. Don’t forget to visit Offbeat’s goody stall and chill-out room in Rouge!

monday 14th june



wednesday 16th june



thursday 19th june

hEat10PM - 2AM£4 NUS / £5 NONROOM 2

Come party with us to the most sizzling international tunes from around the globe.

friday 18th june




hUStLE10PM - 2AMROOM 2£3 ENTRY

Get your bump on to the slickest RnB, Hip-Hop, Garage and Grime tunes courtesy of our resident student DJs.

saturday 19th june

SkooL daYz10PM - 2:30AM£4 NUS / £5 NONTHE COPPER ROOMS

School ties on as we relive the most memorable tunes from the 90s and early noughties. Old-skool breakbeats upstairs!

A production of ‘The Wild Party’ musical - a party fuelled by bath- tub gin and lack of inhibitions.


friday 28st may




FrEE PartY 10PM-2AMROOM 2

monday 31st may



wednesday 2nd june



friday 4th june





what’s on don’t miss • featured events

featured event:

week 7 week 8

gatecrasher+static shock Renowned superclub Gatecrasher is one of the biggest names in UK dance music, launching the careers of Eddie Halliwell and Judge Jules to name just two of their prestigious alumni.

Tonight they’ll be landing on the Union for what is sure to be another thumping night of dance anthems, with a brand new student night making its debut simultaneously in Room 2. Static Shock will be playing you the hottest electro-based tracks from right across the spectrum - expect to hear old and new favourites in addition to banging remixes of all the songs you know and love!

live world cup footballApparently there’s some big footy tournament on this Summer. Well, here at the Union we won’t be skimping on the World Cup coverage, as we plan to screen each and every game live in a range of venues. If you’ve never experienced the thrill of a major tournament in the communal atmosphere of a Students’ Union, you’re in for a treat!

Whether you’re a fan of the big hitters or the plucky underdogs, there’s sure to be plenty of thrills, spills and upsets as the world’s biggest sporting event makes itself at home in your Union. Check the website or the wallplanner for details of all the upcoming fixtures.

don’t miss throughout june & july

saturday wk 3

exampleWe’ve been following the career of this plucky young upstart ever since he first emerged on the scene, and now his time has well and truly come. Graduating from his position as the wittiest man in UK hip-hop to a fully-fledged chart star with lashings of style, EXAMPLE returns to the Union with 3 massive hit singles under his belt and a stonking new album in the works.

Having wowed audiences here last year supporting The Streets, he now returns as a star in his own right to perform new material and old favourites from debut album What We Made.

featured event: tuesday wk 3

question time

question time: ghost of exams pastThe Sabbatical Officers have 22 years of exams at Warwick combined between them. They have been there, done that and seen it all. We asked them, from what they have done, heard or witnessed here at Warwick or previously in their student years....

sumaiyaIt has to be the Extension Paper for Year 9 English SATS. Our invigilator fell asleep and, since there were only about five of us in the room anyway, we just ended up passing notes

to each other during the exam. Our invigilator was the Principal of the school.

jamesA housemate from my first year left an (impossibly hard) exam after about 40 minutes, and by the time it finished he had already created a Facebook group complaining about it and invited everyone to it! Good to see

someone’s got their priorities right…

One of my friends knew he was going to fail one paper so he decided to do so in spectacular style by turning up drunk. Never a good idea. He scored 3%, and has no idea where those marks

actually came from. Less than optimum.

alexSecond year Econ 2, I had a wheezer next to me. Every inhalation sounded like the last breath of a 40 a day smoker. It was one of those things that once I noticed it, it drove me out of my mind. He should have just stopped breathing...

I have seen everything from people realizing that they were in the wrong exam after it had started to people break down in tears and others leaving a 2 hour exam after 40 minutes

because it was too easy. Tip: Read ALL the instructions.

andrewI was in the middle of the room of one of my most important exams and it was so silent you could hear the clock tick. Well that was until my phone started ringing loudly as I forgot to turn it off. Let’s just say I was the centre

of attention for a while.

A friend of mine walked into a 3 hour exam with only 30 minutes left on the clock because she decided to take a short nap in the afternoon and overslept. Considering the amount of

time she had left, she did pretty well.

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