Issue 454 January 21,1997 Women in Mam Entemational p8 LSE Moves A Step Closer To Topping Itself Students gathered for a candle light vigil outside the Court of Governors meeting last month. The LSE Governors voted powers to the Standing Committee to bring in top-up fees by 1998. Peter Udeshi & Dhara Ranasinghe The Court of Governors voted in favour of a resolution to empower the Standing Committee to decide on top-up fees, unmoved by a candle-lit vigil which stretched down the Aldwych to Clement House, where the meeting was held on 12 December 1996. Speaking to The Beaver, SU General Secretary Dan Crowe commented that the vigil was "a brilliant turn-out" and while it did not achieve its aim, "you can't blame us for not trying". The resolution was passed unamended by 31 to 14 votes. Leslie Hannah, former acting-Director of the School, welcomed the decision and stated that the Court did not approve the implementation of top-up fees but approved a "mechanism" to institute them. Yet it appears that the decision signals the go-ahead for the introduction of a top-up fee in its means-tested form Scheme A-plus. Next year's prospectus is to carry a warning about its implementation. Sir Peter Parker, Chairman of the Court of Governors, stressed that "the final decision would depend on other variables". In view of the general election and its ramifications, combined with the Dearing Committee (on the future funding of higher education) due to report this summer, it appears that the School, unlike other British universities which are waiting for the results of these events, has acted prematurely. It is unclear whether the School's new Director, Professor Anthony Giddens,was consulted on a scheme which is likely to be implemented during his tenure. The question arises as to whether the School would have appointed someone they believed to be vehemently opposed to top-up fees. Scheme A-plus is considered to be the most viable option if the School decides to charge all UK/EU students tuition fees. Hannah deemed anyone "mad" who considered a "means tested fee" (like Scheme A-plus) was a dressed-up version of top-up fees and argued that such a scheme would allow those from "poor families" to study at the LSE. The potential delay involved in fixing grant levels, recent surveys establishing the number of parents assessed to make contributions defaulting on their payments and the high rate of students working during term-time to fund their education. A last flicker of hope for the anti top-up fee campaign indicate that an extra £3000 for the privilege of attending the LSE will prove to be a decisive disincentive. The financial situation faced by most students is certainly recognised by the School as shown by its participation in the planned loan-package to graduate students. However this sympathy Photo: Sarah Cope appears not have been heeded in the issue of top-up fees. Continues on page three Confusion surrounds university research league table Jonathan Black Confusion has surrounded the latest research figures for Britain's top universities. In the national rankings LSE has been placed in anything from second to nineteenth place. The survey, which is crucial in the annual battle for funds from central government, is conducted by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. The Council used four articles published by each research active academic since 1992 and looked for "original investigation undertaken in order to gain knowledge and understanding". Each university department was then ranked on a seven point scale from 1 to 5*. Ten out of the fourteen research areas submitted by LSE were given top marks (5 or 5*). Economics, Economic History, Government, International Relations and Social Policy all were graded "internationally excellent in a majority of their sub-areas" thus giving them a 5* rating. In effect, 83% of the School's staff work in top rated areas. It was not all good news however. Pure Maths only managed a 3A grade. Overall, the results confirm LSE as one of the country's leading research universities. "I am delighted with this result, the achievement of which owes everything to the hard work of the whole School" was the reaction of Leslie Hannah ( Acting Director when the results were published). Professor Julian Le Grand of the Social Policy and Administration, was "very pleased" with his department's 5* rating (the only Social Policy department in the country with a top rating) again citing, "planning and effort by all members of staff involved" as an explanation. Confusion emanates in attempts to rank the universities, because universities submit a different number of departments and academics, the results are then averaged and adjusted to make a comparison fair. The figures are adjusted to take into account the proportion of assessed academics from each university. LSE's unadjusted average is 5.18, but its adjusted average is 4.81. The School has published an internal league table using the unadjusted figures which places LSE second behind Cambridge. However, most observers have used the adjusted figures which put LSE third, with Oxford first and Cambridge second. Imperial and UCL were fourth and fifth. Continues on page three Listings p4 International p8 Features p9 Music pll Performing Arts pl2 Campus pl4 2 NEWS THE BEAVER -JANUARY 21,1997 New LSE Postgraduate Pay Package Andrew Yule The LSE seems set to introduce a new postgraduate loan scheme in association with Midland Bank. The proposed scheme would mean that postgraduate students at the LSE, would , along with eleven other British universities, be entitled to a loan of up to £10,000, with a seven year pay-back period after completing their studies. The exact details of the scheme are still uncertain though the general idea met with approval from SU Treasurer Darrell Hare. Hare commented on the difficulties he had in independently financing his own postgraduate studies. This new proposition appears to be yet another step in the LSE's apparent attempt to shift from government to independent funding of higher education following last month's approval of the plans for tuition fees by the Court of Governors, lain Crawford of the LSE's Centre for Education Research commented in The Times last week that " universities are the ideal bodies for administering student loans because they would always be motivated to act in the interests of the borrower". Max Steuer, the LSE's Dean of Postgraduate Studies was more sceptical, but stressed that he was not fully aware of the details of the proposed scheme. Steuer stated that he was in favour of a "more substantial scholarship scheme" thus shifting the emphasis from a need orientated system to a more merit orientated one. His comments reaffirm general concerns that academic standards may fall as a result of entrance to the LSE being dictated by finance. The details such as to who exactly the loans will be available and when they could be introduced are as yet unavailable. However, if the scheme does go ahead it is expected to substantially ease the financial strain of post-graduate students while further heating the argument over the future of higher education funding. Loan dispensing in the future? Photo: Kenneth Lo If you are interested in writing, photography or helping production international affairs, music, politics, arts or features or have any other issues which you feel should be voiced by your student paper then come to : The Beaver Meeting 6.00 pm every Monday in C023. If you are interested in writing for the news section come to the meeting or ring us on 955 6705.* Stormin Norman collides with Europe Former Chancellor Norman Lamont was guest of the LSE Conservatives last week. Jonathan Black Norman Lamont, former Chancellor of the Exchequer denounced the European Currency during his visit to LSE last Monday. Having seen his Kingston constituency abolished by the Boundary Commission his search for a new seat has ended with Harrogate, where the former Chancellor now finds himself. As one unsympathetic member of the audience reminded him. he was sacked from the Cabinet in 1994 and since then has been an ardent critic of the government's European policy. The former close friend of the Prime Minister, applauded plans to hold a referendum on the Euro-currency and supported the free trade aspect of the European Union. However, he dismissed claims that Britain would New Computers Installed. Dhara Ranasinghe The School in its efforts to increase the accessibility of computers has confirmed that A038 will remain as a twenty four hour Computer Room. A further eighty Pentium computers have been installed in the library basement as well as twenty more in Kingsway. A 30% e-mail ban has also been enacted in all teaching rooms. Yuan Potts (LDYS National Vice chair) , submitted a motion to the UGM on this issue last term, commented that he was "excited" that, the LSE had now made "a step into the late 1990.S". lose influence in the global arena if it were not a member of the EU, saying the "two plus two equals five" idea of a collective voice was wrong. The out spoken Euro-sceptic was highly critical of the Euro-currency and claimed, attempts to link UK interest rates with that of Germany was "highly inappropriate". This included the duration in which he was Chancellor. The well known Euro-sceptic view that a single currency would lead to political union was reaffirmed. Mr Lamont commented that he became more convinced that this was increasingly the view adhered to by his continental counterparts during his time in office when he dealt with European leaders directly. He concluded by saying that the UK's objectives were so different to those of other member states that "Britain was on a collision course with Europe". Dynamic Director? Anthony Giddens arrives Rima White Professor Anthony Giddens, the new Director of the LSE, seems determined not to be a distant, faceless senior member of the School. He has already made his presence felt by sending an e-mail to all students and if you are not an e-mail fan, then a (hand written) letter to the same effect is available in the Main Building. The e-mail/ letter is a hint of the kind of approach Professor Giddens intends to pursue as the new Director, of what he describes as "one of the greatest academic institutions in Agreeable Anthony the world". It would appear that his accessible and informal style, as indicated by his communications efforts, is exactly what is needed with the contentious issue of top-up fees looming. His pledge "to ensure that the LSE retains, and expands, the reputation it has for intellectual radicalism and adventure" seems to have come just a little too late as far as top-up fees are concerned. However, he has made evident his intentions and commitments to the student body by making the effort to establish a more intimate modus operandi. Professor Giddens will lecture on "The Interpretation of Modernity" in The Director's Lectures series which begin on Wednesday. The lectures, aimed primarily at f i r s t - y e a r students, are open to all LSE students and are "a basic introduction to the social sciences". If you wish to attend, get there early as half the School will wish to sample our Director's version of the fireside chat. Photp: Library News From The Archives From This Week: 19 January 1962 On 19 January 1961, the NUS held in emergency meeting to launch a Grant's Week Campaign' at the LSE. The external affairs Vice-President was eported to have attacked the jovernment on its 'half-hearted' ittitude towards student grants at the ;mergency meeting. It was further decided that the main nethods used for campaigning would nclude, writing to the local press, a ligned petition by students of the LSE ind letters written by the parents of itudents asking for the abolition of the proposed means test. Janet Alker, the NUS officer of the Jnion, was said to be 'dissatisfied' with he outcome of the campaign which ran from 15 to 18 December. Only thirty-nine students had been able to lobby their MP and there was an equally poor response from MPs to see their student constituents. Some of those who did manage to meet with their student constituents were strongly in favour of the Anderson Report, while others were unaware that it even existed! The campaign was branded as being a sign of student 'apathy over grants' when only 537 students out of the then, three thousand plus body of the LSE, signed the petition organised by the Union. It was said to have "turned out to be a fiasco" as only one student volunteered to write a letter to the local press. Nevertheless, the one decisive result of the campaign was the invitation of the president of the NUS to meet with the Minister of Education, Sir David Eccles. The poor effort displayed in the campaign was explained by the fact that it was "held at an awkward time. It was too near the end of term for students and MPs alike" but the members of the Union were still shocked at such a response considering that the "outcome of the Anderson Report [would] affect most LSE students". Miriam Chalabi THE BEAVER - JANUARY 21,1997 NEWS 3 YoiJWMcms-mefleftTH OFAM lo^ Top-Up Fees Continued From page one The Standing Committee will make a decision in the near future and it appears they will be influenced by the funding application from the Higher Education Funding Council expected by March. LSESU policy remains vehemently opposed to top-up fees as Dan Crowe stated, "it is impractical and very short-termist". The Socialist Workers Student Society (SWSS) organised a demonstration, without LSESU backing when the Standing Committee convened last Tuesday. LSESU will maintain publicity on the issue and a National Anti-top-up Fee Conference is scheduled for next month. The principle of universal higher education is at stake, implicated in Hannah's comment that the "sacred cow is no longer the sacred cow", is clear evidence that the LSE is now at a crucial turning-point in its history. In its attempts to solve its funding crisis, will the LSE be remembered as the institution which opted for privatisation and, as a result introduced a two-tier system of Higher Education in the UK? Research League Tables Continued from page one Bath was the top university outside Oxbridge and London. The national newspaper which placed LSE nineteenth behind Liverpool and Southampton did not even use an average, but simply the number of areas rated with 5 or 5*. It is hardly surprising that the School performed poorly in this misleading table as it only entered fourteen departments, compared to the fifty entered by Cambridge. The confusion was exacerbated when another newspaper by mistake omitted LSE from its table entirely. It apologised the next day and placed the School third. Professor Le Grand commented: that "all league tables have problems, but most of them put LSE in the top two or three in the country". D ABOUT Views from Houghton Street Trainer or Traitor? KushD The LSE will jointly pass a motion with forty six other British universities under the policy heading 'education funding' at the NUS Conference in March. The motion states that "further and higher education is in crisis", that "one in six people" fail to complete higher education courses they have begun". "The student movement should argue for a policy that students can accept: fair repayment of maintenance costs linked to increased funding from business and industry, as well as more money from central government. They then wish to mandate the National Exec "to unite the movement against hardship and fees" and " to make education funding a general election issue". LSESU has gone one step further by passing a censure motion against current NUS President Douglas Trainer. It states that the NUS recently changed its Higher Education (HE) funding policy in favour of abolishing grants and replacing them with income contigent loans. Immediatly after this the Labour party coincidently also reviewed its funding agenda on HE and changed policy in alignment with the new NUS position. Dan Crowe, LSESU General Secretary, commented that the student Labour party is "running policies in favour of a right wing clique" and is following the orders of the national Labour party in order to ensure that the student movement will not come into conflict with a Labour government.. Crowe attacked Trainer personally, stating that he had interfered in the "liberation campaign" whose independence is guaranteed by NUS policy. Crowe added that we should call Trainer "'Douglas Traitor". The individuals among Trainer's associates who have spoken out against this issue have, as the amendment states, been faced with 'NUS witch hunts against those who do not agree with the leadership'. The motion is a step forward towards bringing the NUS back to students' control and stop it being used as a pawn in Labours game of political chess. The motion hopes to stop those like Trainer abusing their positions to further their own careers. We Don't Need Another Hero... Narius Aga The LSE appears to be defying a national student trend. South African President Nelson Mandela is fast losing his status as a youth icon, according to a recent article in The Times. The article lamented the fact that "two thirds of student unions in the country have dropped his name from their bars or buildings in favour of more trendy heroes", such as Oasis, Des Lynam and Freddie Mercury. In the Michaelmas term SU elections students here overwhelmingly voted Mandela as Honorary President, for the second time in ten years, lending credence to the argument that LSE is still a place where a political crusade is held in higher esteem than super stardom in the pop or sporting world. No plans are in the offing to rename the SU bar anyway. Chris Cooper, SU Entertainments sabbatical pointed out that such a tradition has never taken root in this Union and does not see it forthcoming as the 'Tuns' has popularly been entrenched in LSE jargon. Pathway to Paradise? Photo: Kenneth Lo And they're building a doorway to Heaven,., Narius Aga Students returning to the Tuns after the winter break could not have failed to notice a welcome addition - a brand new door leading out on to Houghton Street, designated as a fire exit. Regulations stipulated the need for a new one, particularly since a permanent weekend lam extension is forthcoming shortly, leading to an anticipated increase in custom. Standing majestically among its forlorn surroundings however, makes it a misfit. That should be rectified in the near future when the long awaited refurbishment of the Tuns occurs, due to take place in the Easter break. Initial plans to have it done during the winter break were shelved when it was realised that it could not be done in three weeks, once the Christmas holidays were counted out. No more delays are expected and students will return with bated breath after Easter to witness the miracle. "Play hard, work harder." Q Have you made any New Years Resolutions? yhoudi "To reduce my McDonalds consumption to only two times a week." Compiled by Nina Duncan "To keep myself focused. Just get a job and get myself clear from exams. And less frequent visits to pubs". "To keep my room tidy and not take any shit from blokes." iTTHm "Get a haircut and remember people's name when i'm talking to them." 4 LISTINGS THE BEAVER - JANUARY 21,1997 Executive Editor Liz Chong Advertising Manager Moshe Merdler Managing Editor Craig Newsome News Editors Dhara Ranasinghe & Chris McAleely Politics Editor Simon Retallack International Editor Guy Burton Features Editor Anita Majumdar Arts Editors Hattie Sellick & Faten Bizzari Performing Arts Editors James Crabtree & David Balfour Music Editor Tom Stone Campus Editor Vicky Seabrooke Sports Editors Danny Fielding & Steve Curtis Photographic Editors Johan Almenburg & Nina Duncan Cartoonist Hector Birchwood Collective Amir Absood, Narius Aga, Shaista Ahmed, Sherrina Anuwar, Shama Aslam, David Bakstien, Mark Baltovic, Laure Beaufils, Jonathan Black, Sarah Clifford, Chris Cooper, Dev Cropper, Dan Crowe, Kush D, Teresa Delaney, Amit Desai, Nina Duncan, Malte Gerhold, Deborah Goldemberg. Iain Haxton, Richard Heamden, Katrin Heit, Nicola Hobday, Caroline Hooton, Helen Jamieson, Dana Johnson, Chi Kaiiano, Sonia Kalsi, Gerald Khoo, Philip Lam, Claire Lawrie, Fredrik Ljone Holsi, Tom Jeans, Kenneth Lo, Kevin Lui, Dan Madden, Baljh Mahal, Fran Malarde, James Mulligan, Ben Newton, Ben Oliver, Mateo Paniker, Raj Paranandi, Zaf Rashid, Chris Roe, Ruthless Rich, Silvia Santoro, St^phane Sireau, Tom Smith, Peter Udeshi, Gulshan Verma, Joy Wangdi, Rima White, Matthew Wilkins. The Beaver is published by the London School of Economics Students' Union and printed by the Isle of Wight County Press Ltd, Brannon House, 123 Py)e Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, (01898) 825333 and at ! 12 Bermondsey Street, London, SEl 3TX 0171 378 1579. EDITORIAL Sexual harassment is a dirty word. No matter which way anyone may argue, it does happen, in society at large and at the LSE. These incidents usually go unreported at the LSE, partly due to the structure of the response mechanisms of the SU. The decision to let the matter rest, however, is entirely that of the victim's, yet the perpetrators who are unchecked will only proceed to cause pain and anguish to others. This is not an attempt to criticise the men at the LSE. What we must realise is that there are some undesirables who thrive on making women feel uncomfortable and ultimately, on the feeling of power they receive from such an unsavoury act. Sexual harassment is entirely about power (and subsequently, a disordered mind). There are few women who were not harassed at least once last year. These were your girlfriends, sisters and friends who experienced a rude comment or an unwanted touch, or even physical assault. What many do view as a stumbling block, however, is verbal harassment. The consensus amongst some is: no 'touch', no problem at all. That is entirely wrong. Verbal harassment is just another form of the power game: a woman can walk away after the incident feeling completely violated. No matter what your view, someone's own personal experience cannot be discounted. There is a large gap between actual harassment and mere flippancy, but harassment does not stop at the physical. This is not an attempt to condemn the male sex, merely a discussion of a topic which has been relatively quiet for too long a time. On other matters, speculation has already begun about the oncoming elections. This is proving to be an exceptionally difficult year for predictions and personal bets. Experienced union punters have admitted themselves at a loss as to sure victors. Perhaps a saner election will occur this year, then again.. LIZ CHONG Spanish Classes Beginners 1: Fridays 4.30-6.00 Beginners 2: Tuesdays 4.30-6.00 Intermediate: Thursdays 4.30-6.00 Only £25 for 9 sessions National Blood Service Recruitment of donors will take place for the clinic on January 27 Please help us make it a successful day e - mail: Trosso, EM @ lse.ac.uk phone: 0171-326-0369 Students Union Hardship Fund If you are self financing or facing financial hardship because of major unexpected circumstance The SU Hardship Fund may be able to help you with an award. All applications are treated confidentially Forms are available from Welfare & Housing Office, Room E297, East Building from Monday January 13. Closing date fot applications is Fndav January. 31 at 4pm Ramadhan Announcement Director s Lectures The Lectures will take place once a week during the Lent Term and the early part of the Summer Term on Wednesdays at 1.00pm in The Old Theatre For people who are fasting, Iftar is provided in the Prayer room (King's Chambers) after Maghrib, on Mondays to Fridays Fundraisers Required Are you persuasive, articulate and good on the telephone? Do you feel good about the LSE and would you like to do something worthwhile to help the School? If so, the LSE Foundation is offering students the opportunity to work as callers for the Telephone Fundraising Campaign. LSE Students are needed to call alumni between February and May to talk about and promote the School and request donations for Scholarship funds. We are particularly looking for International Relations and Law students to help raise funds for scholarships in those departments - but students from any departments, undergraduate or postgraduate, may apply. You must have a bright, outgoing, polite, patient and friendly approach. Some experience of telephone fundraising is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. There will be no 'cold-calling' involved - alumni will already have been contacted by letter. Working hours will be between 6pm and 9pm and callers will be required to work at least two evenings (6hrs per week). There may also be some afternoon or weekend calling. Overseas students must check how many hours they are permitted to work before applying. Payment will be £6.00 per hour and there will be an incentives scheme for good performance. Please send your name, address and study details and a statement of why you think you would be suitable for this position on no more than one side of A4. DO NOT SEND CVs. Successful applicants will be selected for further evaluation and training. Interviews will be held by telephone and applicants must include a daytime or evening telephone number at which they can be contacted. Applications should be sent to Raymond Cairo do LSE Foundation, Room H810 or e-mailed to RE \Cairo(lse.ac.uk. The closing date is 5.30pm, Friday, 24 January 1997. THE BEAVER - JANUARY 21,1997 UNION 5 1011 m ¦ to Ae msses bis ^ cIk of ISC i:«ine to the annuoi LG£( iltSeK: it iw SiK^ «o f|jKMitte oifi^aoittinily fei reduce his job remit with »he san« feK Mte OiaaM-d pto soon everyone's Jumps on the hand «agon Just for the ride. afraid Bowie's / drum 'n' bass effort gets a big I'at zero I' originality, despite not that has contained j P'" element. • ^^B he c r o o n i n g 1 away about Major, Tom did he really have banging drums and fat bass lines lurking in the back of his mind, somehow I think that's about as likely as Kylie wanting to emulate Napalm Death. Still I'm a miserable old git. maybe I've just been doing this job for too long and I'm getting too cynical (What do you reckon .lames?). However 1 like to think I cat! spot a stonking track when I hear it. and that's certainly what this Is. More energetic, interesting and catchy than anything he's done in the last 10 years. .\t last something from Bowie that we don't have to file under •experimental soundtracks". When Bowie does scmiething he does it well, sod the fact that it's not the most original idea in the world. Bowie's voice is still as haunting and emotionally charged as ever and frankl> knocks ten shades of shit out of any of Tracey Thorn's self-indulgent crooning. At 50 Bowie's still sexy and still cool, this is a sure lire top tenner pop pickers. TS Supernaturaliy gifted ,\rlist: The Supernaturals Single: The Day before N esterday's Exuberant Glasuegiaiis, The Supernaturals loiiou-up Ihcir Number ,>4 hit l.tiry l.incr with iheir third single. Piiy Hcfdic )'c\ici(l{iy'\ Mem. on the 27the Jaiuiars, Supernatural, indeed lliey are. The l'i\e dropped out of iMii\ei"sil\ anil ga\e up exciting careers as posinien, ",\s a pop hand", iheir kesboardisi explains. ¦¦\\e can do an\lhing ue want, ,\ rock or indie band on the other hand has to conlorni to cerlain rules. \ mean only one thing - Harry is back. It has been one year ami twenty issues since my ranting ^and rawng last: hit: these;Mlowel llic with AU Evening ! Classes. All the grace and power of the Far Ea$t...on your doorstep. j (.including the famous l Oricntal art forms of Boxing and Volleyball) f' "^"7.9 Tues ^ Wed 'U I * 6:30 - 8;30 8:30- 10 ^ Thurs 6-9 Fri 7:30-9:30 Mon . 7-9.: Tues 6-8 ¦ ¦ 8-10 Weds 6:30- 8:30 : 8:30-10:30 Thurs 6-8 Fielding: "I quit!" Pressure too much for Beaver Sporfs dedicated editor, a collosus of the sporting media, an institution in his own right (rather like Match of the Day) Roast Turkey, Turkey Salad, Turkey Quiche, Turkey Pie, Turkey Ice Cream... Over indulged at Xmas? Fulfil! that New Year's Resolution to shed the pounds at LSE's Acrobics classes. Everyone is welcome from beginners to advanced regular classes in the badminton court only £1.50 for members. Fully qualified instructors. Circuits, body toning, hi- impact. Moil 6 - 7pm Tues* 5 - 6pm Weds 5 - 6pm Thurs 5 - 6pni The most effective crciss-training programme for fat burning, toning and building stamina and strength. "Women only on Tue.sday. Steve Curtis ^hile the footballing world continues to rock after the earth-shattering departure of Kevin Keegan from Premiere Leauge title contenders, Newcastle United Football Club, equally important changes have been occuring within the perfectly formed pages of your Perrier Award winning Beaver Sport. On Monday 13th January 1997 at 5:12pm, Daniel Fielding walked out on football journalism and his editorial career......for good. There has been much speculation regarding the shock departure which has occupied the front- page headlines of many of Britain's larger broadsheets. Initially, City speculators feared that Fielding's resignation could have an extremely detrimental effect on The Beaver share, sending prices plummeting and costing the national economy millions. However, to counter this, high ranking Beaver officials have moved swiftly to secure a replacement Sports Editor before the next crunch publication (issue 454, 21st Jan 1997). A number of big names have been put forward to succeed Fielding's throne, among them ex-Bluckbarn boss, Denny Kalglish, Robby Bobson (out of favour with Arselona) and the much fancied Kevin 'Webster' Lui of LSE 1st XI Hockey fame. Sources close to Fielding have suggested that the pressures of a tight Thursday afternoon deadline, coupled with a 'magnificent' seven exams have contributed to the big man's departure from the top- flite. Meanwhile other sources believe that Fielding had done much to salvage The Beaver's long established reputation as one of the best Student Union Newspapers in the country and felt he could achieve little more. Fielding's reputation as a family man was clearly shown after the publication of the impressive 'LSE on fire at UCL - Fielding wins game with crucial ninth goal' article (Issue 450, 19th Nov 1996). Instead of talking to the world's media. Fielding sped off to hospital to visit his wife (pictured) who was seriously ill in hospital after a crazy breast reduction operation had tragically the reverse (but pleasing) effect. All of this has left the notorious F.A. match- rigging investigation in turmoil as they attempt to get to the bottom of just some of the under-hand deals which have secured Fielding a taste of the high- life in his plush Guildford mansion. Serious allegations were made against Fielding after attempts to throw away numerous games, including his famous penalty concession as LSE struggled to overcome RFH in the London Cup. Fielding was also shrouded with controversy after a crucial league fixture against title- contenders and Cup holders. Goldsmiths, when he appeared to power home a weak effort from Beowulf with his thigh, having spent half- time in discussions with a close Malaysian associate. Even this Wednesday a sting film, CO- ordinated by a famous national tabloid, caught Fielding handing £20, 000 cash to 5th XI legend Paul 'McGrath' Drew who proceeded to celebrate his own- goal. Match rigging aside, Fielding's resignation has shaken The Beaver to the core. Alan Hansen commeTited; "Ye canna win anything wi' kids and ye canna legislate for something like that. Terrible. The big man canna go on. Unbelievable. That could cost The Beaver dearly. Devastating." O;'' . • IVH)!!! 'or riioli; inloniiuuvn \ ':"ci t nci \i ios -v.' soc -ii'. i i 'L'l'n. ^ ¦ i/ . 'N iM' b(>arc.lN ill the Al - Ctnwni'*!) NiiiutiCiJ dirccilN' ahd\vvilrc,