Welcome to corpusJCR!

After due criticisms received at the recent hustings, in an attempt to “streamline” this slack theme, I’ve decided to clarify the title:

“The-slack-that-was-going-to-be-motown-but-I-couldn’t-think-of-enough-tunes-for-so-just-opted-for-a-generic-60s-70s-80s-and-90s-theme-under-the-umbrella-term-RETRO SLACK.” Hope this clears up any undue confusion.

Dust off those flares, loosen those snake-hips, and let out the afro as you boogie to the Bee Gees, skank to Stevie and jive to Jacko. Take a tour of the cream of four decades of music, from groovy disco right up to guilty pleasures your school years.

This is the final slack of my tenure *sniff*, and I’ll be handing over to my illustrious successor, Mr Robin Sarfas. Expect an emotional fairwell, and potentially a presidential set from DJ Blacky to mark the end of this historic committee.

Remember, things kick off from 9pm (and there’s no Formal, as it’s the end of term), so get on down early and bust some shapes.

Much JCR love,

Hamish

The votes are counted and results are in! The JCR Committee for 2012-13 will be as follows:

• President: Cormac Doyle
• Vice-President: Ram Sarujan
• Treasurer: Stephen Kerr
• Secretary: Sam Twells
• Male Welfare Officer: Max Roberts
• Female Welfare Officer: Ingrid Hesselbo
• Academic and Access Officer: Paul Mills
• Ethnic Minorities Officer: Peter Takacs
• International Students Officer: Kuba Sanak
• LGBT Officer: Jacob Bird
• Amenities Officer: Catherine Olver
• Catering Officer: Izzy Wilkinson
• Entertainments Officer: Robin Sarfas
• Green and Charities Officer: Maria Koszel
• Sports and Societies Officer: Ryan Ammar

Congratulations to all those elected, and many thanks to all those that voted. The new Committee will begin their roles at the beginning of next term.

Much JCR love,

JB

Voting for the JCR Committee 2012-13 is open now in the Pelican Bar.

Manifestos and information on the candidates can be found here.

Please please please vote!

Much JCR love,

JB

Corpuscles!

Facing mounting pressure from the international community, and determined to not go the way of our brothers in North Africa, the JCR Committee 2011-12 will soon be coming to an end and disappearing off to countries lacking extradition treaties with The Hague.

Hustings for the new committee will take place TOMORROW, Monday, at 8pm in the McCrum.

This will be a veritable bonanza of JCR goodness. In addition to the speeches from candidates and chance to question them, there will be:

1. Emergency Open Meeting (v. v. quick – like, 2 minutes, hopefully) to vote on a new CCTV camera at the entrance to College.
2. Black vs. Doyle – Presidential Speed Donut Eating Contest in honour of RAG
3. Challenge Stash will be available to collect from the hustings!!!!!
4. Free drinks and sweeties, cos I’m lovely like that.

IMPORTANT: Candidates are reminded to submit manifestos by the beginning of hustings. More details on the rules can be found here. If a candidate is unable to attend hustings (you’d have to have a pretty good excuse!) they are allowed to submit to me a written speech of no more than 300 words, which I will read out in their stead. Me doing funny voices is entirely at your own risk.

REPRESENT: A couple of years ago we had pretty much the best attended hustings in Cambridge with the McCrum packed to the rafters. It’s a fun event, an opportunity to grill candidates and support your friends. So get along and get keen.

REMEMBER: There’s still time to sign up to run for a JCR position, on the sheets outside the Post Room. It’s a great cause, honestly, and not that hard in the case of most positions, but really really does make a huge difference to how Corpus works – so what’s stopping you???

Much JCR love,

JB

I am pleased to announce that the Corpus JCR President 2012-13 will be Cormac Doyle. Thanks to all those who voted.

Nominations for the other positions on the JCR Committee are now open, and any member of Corpus – undergrad or postgrad – is free (and encouraged!) to sign-up outside the Post Room.

More information on what each of the roles entails can be found here. Any prospective candidates are also encouraged to read the rules on campaigning to avoid potential disqualification from the ballot.

A position on the JCR Committee really is a great way to help students and make a tangible, positive impact on life in Corpus. What’s stopping you? Sign up this week.

Much JCR love,

JB

What “Life on Earth” missed! Join the caravan as we travel across the harsh landscapes of Cambridge to find a pocket of successful inhabitants at Corpus who have adapted to the extreme conditions – mainly by hibernating in the library and limiting their mating season to 3 intense nights of scheduled slack ‘fun’ a term. What will you see, I wonder? A lion, a zebra, or something a bit more exotic like a CompSci! Be prepared for a night of surprising costumes of all those rare creatures that are native round these ‘ere parts.

As an added incentive, the wildlife vets will be in town, and there’ll be free chlamydia testing available all night in the Bar. It’s super super easy, so there’s no excuse not too. Get keen; stay clean. (Cringe.)

Hamish

Cannes, Hollywood, Corpus???

All other events in the film industry calendar pale into insignificance next to this glamorous and exclusive party; a true coup for any venue, and where better than our very own Pelican bar – armed with some new lights and hopefully a functional air con system.

There’ll be all of your favourite TV and Film soundtracks (yes, Fresh Prince of Bel Air will be played at least twice!) Strut your stuff down the red carpet dressed as your favourite character from the big screen and enjoy the start of the new term as only Corpuscles can!

If you’ve got any favourites you just couldn’t stand to be without, send me a suggestion, or even step up to the plate for a DJ – if you’re man enough!

Much JCR love,

Hamish

Have a fantastic Christmas/Hanukkah/winter/New Year’s holiday, and a well-deserved break from the trials and tribulations of a Cambridge term – the first for you freshers. Remember, the JCR’ll still be here if you have any queries, questions or Scrooge-like rants over the coming weeks.

To get you in the mood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI

Much festive JCR love,

JB

On Wednesday this week the secret santa that has recently so dominated your lives will finally be drawing to a close beneath the Christmas Tree in the Bar (coming soon!). The climactic exchange of gifts will occur at 4pm, giving you all until then to buy your presents and wrap them.

A list of shame will be published to highlight any Scrooges lurking amongst us, so please don’t forget.

So remember: 4pm Wednesday BAR. And the £5 spending cap.

With untameable festivity,

Rob Crawford

With the end of term (and CHRISTMAS) fast approaching, it’s time for another JCR Open Meeting. The next meeting will be held in the Bar next Friday, the 2nd December, at the slightly unusual time of 4.30pm, on account of Commemoration Dinner in the evening for third-years and prize winners. There’s lots of important (read: money-related!) and exciting stuff to discuss. The provisional agenda is as follows:

• Rent increases for 2012-13
• Changes to the bed-making service
• Laundry facilities
• Computing facilities
• Catering issues (update)

There will also likely be a motion submitted by some Corpus students re: the recent CDE protest against a speech by David Willetts, the universities minister, and the ongoing occupation of the Lady Mitchell Hall.

It being Christmas and all, I’m even planning to bring mince pies. So get keen and come along. Don’t let your Beloved JCR President end up like this.

Much JCR love,

JB