On Wednesday 9th October in the Drama Studio on UEA campus, there was a Community Wellbeing discussion. The discussion was led by Alison Donnell and Nick Walsh. Even though the event was two hours long, the session focussed on a lot of important issues which are being neglected around campus. The event opened with a…
Creative Writing
Red String
Our midnight conversations over mulled wine transformed into afternoon espionages, armed with nothing but cold sandwiches – people watching. Our three PM classes on igneous rocks maneuvered into six AM walks by the broad, skipping pebbles from the trail; as the morning sun varnishes elm branches vermillion. Then came the rain. Trickling softly; its rhythm…
Sport
UEA swim team is ready for action
I’ve been swimming competitively as part of a club for almost 12 years now. I’m the longest-running member of my club back home, and I decided to continue my involvement in the sport by joining the UEA team last year. I’m a massive fan of the sport. Like athletics, swimming is more of an individual…
News
Does Freshers Week rely too heavily on drinking?
A poll has exposed that over half of Concrete readers believe Freshers Week relies too heavily on drinking. In the poll conducted by Concrete, 58% of respondents said they thought Freshers Week is too centred on alcohol. Yet 42% disagreed, indicating they believe Freshers Week is not too focused on drinking. This comes after the…
Sport
Netball is a home away from home
UEA Netball Club (UEANC) is one of the biggest clubs on campus, and as ever the year ahead is going to be an exciting one. During Freshers’ Week there is a lot going on for those joining us for the first time, and also for our returning members. We are one of the most inclusive…
Features
Prioritising you during Freshers
Freshers’ week is certainly a momentous time in every student’s life. It marks the transition from the comfort of home, to a world of new opportunities and independence. One thing however, that is bound to accompany this change, is stress. Whilst trying to fit-in to your new setting, it can be easy to fall into…
Sport
Argh, fencing is the only life for me
So you’re thinking of joining a sports club? Well UEA fencing is the place to go, the only place on campus where you can pretend that you are a pirate and legally stab your friends. This year we have lots of exciting opportunities for both experienced and beginner fencers. Our men’s team is in Midlands…
Deputy Editors' Column
Hit the ground running
Here we are, this academic year’s first issue of Concrete! It’s been a rocky ride but an enjoyable one none-the-less. I first came across Concrete on an open day here at UEA four years ago. I remember thinking that getting involved in student journalism would be cool, but I never pursued it in my first…
Sport
The Truth about Tour
Last year, Concrete ran a front page story looking at tour (‘What happens on tour stays on tour…’, Concrete 351.) Alas, it did until Concrete published a list of ‘rules’ supposedly given to Netball tour freshers. The article could easily have given the impression to the – pardon the pun – uninitiated that tour was…
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