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KYMENLAAKSO UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES | 07.11.14 | Vol. 17
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EDITORIAL
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Sarah
November is here!
Yes, and the year is almost over. It‘s hard to
believe just how fast time is passing by.
What has been happening this week? Game
Design and Media students took a small
roadtrip to Helsinki to check out DigiExpo.
Entrance exams and an info event for high-
schoolers happened.
There was a flashmob in the main building.
If you didn‘t have the chance to check it out
live, you can find it on the Oscar Gala event
page on Facebook. That brings me to the next
point on the list: The Oscar Gala. An event
by Business students for supposedly anyone
even though nobody outside the event plan-
ning team seems to know what it‘s about.
While writing this editorial, not having been
to event myself yet, I can only hope it‘ll be
better than the Kyamk‘s Got Talent one last
year. Shouldn‘t be too hard to manage that.
I guess that is it. I hope you had a wonder-
ful week and make the best of the ghastly
weather conditions. They give you the chan-
ce to stay indoors and study or do other fun
things, like playing board games and getting
back in touch with your loved ones (honest-
ly, when was the last time you called your
grandma?).
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EXCHANGE VIEW
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In Finland, Halloween has mainly
been an excuse for a student par-
ty, but it is getting bigger every
year. It was great to see how the
event is in abroad. Irish people told
me that halloween is actually origi-
nally from Ireland which probably
explains a lot why it is such a big
event here. Even if halloween was
actually celebrated on the last day
of October, you were able to see
people dressed up in fancy costu-
mes two weeks before the actual
date.
During my taxi-trip, few days before
Halloween, the driver was telling
me that so far he had driven Batman
and Robin and to a party. He was
very excited and proud to tell me
all about halloween and how it was
created. So much that he wanted to
chat with me after he got me home.
I assume it is because Irish people
don’t want that foreigners think that only Guinness and
potatoes are made in Ireland.
Even though half of the girls were dressed up as catwomen
and half of the boys were zombies, luckily enough there were
some unpredictable costumes too. For example large group
of girls had decided to dress up like dalmatians and they had
made a big effort for their costume.
We had prepared for the trick and treaters them by buying
loads of chocolate. Unfortunately the children didn’t knock
our door, so now we are stuck with four bags of candies.
What a pity.
The timing of Halloween was perfect because it gave a
break from the school stress. Next weeks are going to be
really intense in the IT because most of the assignments
need to be done in the beginning of November. Even though
we have lot of tasks, most of them are quite interesting and
made with groups. It also hit me that there’s only one and
a half month before the Christmas holidays and I feel like I
haven’t done anything school related yet, so I feel actually
quite excited to start doing the assignments.
Text : Karoliina NIemi, Photos: Clementine Bernard
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HELSINKI DIGI EXPO 2014
Digi Expo 2014 has been and gone
by the time you read this – so how
was it?
This year the expo seemed smal-
ler than ever, with Digi, Ski and
Board expos sharing the same hall.
Everything seemed to have been
squashed in more than ever before.
GoPro® cameras stand were de-
monstrating the DJI Phantom quad
copters next to their nearest com-
petitor AEE selling an almost iden-
tical looking camera offering with a
near identical quad copter system.
Although camera quad copters are
no longer new, they are constantly
developing and their popularity has
risen as the price has come down.
As has been happening for some ye-
ars now, the expo seems to be slowly
changing from an event to showcase
companies and their new and inno-
vative products, into a giant retail
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outlet with less than desirable discounts on
any new gear. However, there were still bar-
gains to be had for those that were prepared to
seek them out or settle for last season’s stock.
Again, as has been the trend with the fairs
over the last few years, the larger section
was dedicated to games and the gaming
industry. Kouvola (and partly Kyamk) were
represented in this by the upcoming Blackland
Games. Other universities were represented
by their own technological offerings, and it is
a shame that Kyamk did not have their own
stand. All of the big names in consoles and ga-
ming were also there of course, with the likes of
EA Games, Playstation, Xbox, and Wii. The ga-
mes stands were the most popular and it was
sometimes hard to get near them as everyone
seemed to want to try out the latest releases.
Ski and Board Expo seems to have also stag-
nated in their offerings with really nothing new
to present. The regular travel companies were
present alongside equipment and clothing
manufacturers and retailers. I guess it is a sign
of the times that manufacturers are
not really coming out with anything
new and innovative in this field at
the moment.
Having said all this, many retailers
seemed to be doing quite brisk bu-
siness selling their wares. Visitors
seemed to be queuing to play the ga-
mes at the PS4 and Xbox stands and
then queuing again, at the retailers’
stands to buy the games.
This year there were approx. 48,000
visitors over the 3-day expo, which
is around 8,000 less than last year.
More than 50% of the visitors were
there for the gaming sector, and
about a third were mainly interested
in cameras and photography.
Maybe the way things are going for
this expo, we might see a Game
Expo, only time will tell.
Text & Photos: Hugh Clack
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HALLOWEEN
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Text: Diana Kamaletdinova, Photos: Sarah Rosenthal
Halloween is the holiday that has been celebrated all over
the world for almost six thousand years.
We take it for granted and don`t think about the history and
facts behind it. Why do we dress up like witches and ghosts,
what is the origin of this mysterious day? If you think that
you know everything about Halloween, this article might
be very interesting for you, because some of these facts are
quite surprising even for a bookworm and nerd.
Do you remember this game where you have to catch an
apple with your mouth? The symbolism behind this game is
very unexpected: it represents the fertility in the year ahead.
If you catch an apple while playing this game during the
Halloween night you will be soon blessed with a child. So
be aware! Don`t play this game if you don`t want unplanned
babies running in your house.
To see a witch on a Halloween night is not a problem if you
know what to do. The rules are simple: wear your clothes
inside out and then walk backwards. The chances that you
would see something interesting at midnight are high.
We all know that the colours associated with Halloween are
orange and black. In fact, according to a Celtic legend these
are the colours of death. That is why when man meets a
redhead woman on Halloween night he has to turn around
and go straight back home for his own good.
If you see wet sheets hanging in front of the fire on Hallo-
ween, don`t be surprised. These are the girls, trying to see
the faces and silhouettes of their future husbands in the
night. And do not, under any circumstances, interfere with
girls who are walking downstairs with a mirror in hands at
midnight in Halloween. This might be their last chance to
see their boyfriends‘ faces. Otherwise, they would haunt
you until your death and after, and nothing would save you
from these unmarried women with their cunning plans. You
will be just another innocent prey in their murderous hands.
Are you scared of spiders? Well, don`t be. According to a
legend, if you see a spider on Halloween it`s a good omen,
it means that the spirit of a loved one watches you.
Now, when you have learned all the necessary facts that you
might need in your future, here are some tips on how you
should celebrate this great holiday: on Wednesday before
Halloween go to the House of rock in the beautiful town
called Kouvola and meet all the crazy creatures that consider
themselves the students of Kyamk. Don`t be surprised, that
the students in there are quite extraordinary. Only there you
can find vampires, witches, pumpkins, ghosts, werewol-
ves and other supernatural souls dancing, drinking beer
and chatting all night. Scary? It should be. You won`t find
anything like that elsewhere else in the world. These people
know how to have a great time for sure.
Don`t wait for chocolates and candies on Halloween. Go
to the Kupla`s events and learn how party hard!
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SAARA IKÄLÄINEN
Would you please introduce yourself to our readers?
I’m a 24-year-old designer-stylist student from Nummela.
How did you get to study here and do you enjoy your
studies at Kyamk?
After two years of art studies and working I decided to
apply to Kyamk and started my studies in January 2012.
After the first year I have started to enjoy my studies. I
have learned that I can modify my courses according to
my interests, so it’s more exciting and useful.
What would you like to do once you graduate?
After I graduate from Kyamk I would like to work as a
freelance illustrator or a textile designer. I would love to
illustrate children books. I would also like to study more;
maybe become an art teacher or just a crazy artist lady.
Your summer internship was at a magazine called
Kidd.O. How did you like it? What did you do there?
I really enjoyed my summer working at Kidd.O Magazine!
I did a lot of different kind of tasks. Mostly I wrote posts
to Kidd.O’s website about different stuff, usually related to
children’s clothing and products. I also did a lot of crafts
for example props from cardboard for a children’s fashion
show. For the magazine I got to illustrate a column.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
I usually get my inspiration just somewhere from my
mind. I doodle all the time so I think my biggest inspira-
tion is just not to think too much. I love to draw fast and
just whatever feels the best. Sometimes I like to write
weird little stories so I might get some inspiration from
them also. And cute animals of course!
Do you sell your art? Will you be selling it at this year’s
Design Market?
Sometimes I sell my art if someone is interested. I’m going to
sell my paintings and drawings at this year Design Market.
What do you do when you are not drawing or studying?
What are your hobbies?
If I’m not drawing or studying I’m probably running, cle-
aning something or just lost in my thoughts.
Would you please tell us about the illustration that is
published with this article? What’s it about and how
did you choose it?
I chose this painting because I like to draw and paint fish
right now. I’m dreaming of these magical bright coloured
fish who speak to me and they are very happy and smile
a lot. Hopefully I’m going to find these someday!
Finally, would you please say something to our readers?
Remember to keep your eyes open you might find my
secret messages!
Text: Mattea Näveri, Photo & Illustration: Saara Ikäläinen
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TOOLS
saucepan, spoon, knife
1. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and
gently cook the finely chopped onion for 3 minutes,
until soft but not coloured. Add 1kg peeled, desee-
ded and chopped pumpkin to the pan, and then
carry on cooking for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally
until it is soft and well mixed.
2. Pour 700ml stock into the pan, then season with
salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, and then simmer
for 10 minutes until it is very soft. Pour the 142ml pot
of double cream into the pan, bring back to the boil.
3. Use a hand blender to make the soup look softer and
INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1kg pumpkins, peeled, deseeded and nicely chopped into chunks
700ml chicken stock or vegetable stock (for vegetarian/vegan)
142ml pot double cream
Addition: 4 slices wholemeal seeded bread, pumpkin seeds for toppings,
whipped cream or cheese
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PUMPKIN SOUP
more creamy then push the soup through a fine sieve
into another pan for an extra-velvety consistency.
4. While the soup is cooking, slice the crusts from 4
slices of wholemeal seed bread, then cut the bread into
small croutons. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a
frying pan, then fry the bread until it starts to become
crisp. Toast a handful of pumpkin seeds.
5. When the soup is ready, taste for seasoning. Scat-
ter croutons and seeds as toppings and drizzled with
more olive oil or whipping cream to your liking.
Text & Photo: Hoang Ang Nguyen
Tips on quick peeling of the
pumpkin: Scoop out the seeds,
cut pumpkin in half and pour a
little water into a microwavable
dish. Place it in a microwave on
high at 700W for 3-5 minutes.
The pumpkin skin will easily
peel off!
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This movie is based on a best-selling novel „The maze runner“ by James Dashner.
A boy with his memory missing is delivered into a new environment full of young men
and boys, surviving in a giant, very dangerous maze, fending for themselves. We watch
him go through remembering bits and pieces of his life, fighting for himself and others and
running in the maze finding out it‘s secrets.
This first part of a trilogy introduces us to a spectre of characters, emotions and evil things.
Having read the books, it is hard to tell how I feel about it.
The colours in the movie and the ambience is pretty cool. The crazy intimidating maze
works perfectly and induces enough horror into the imaginative mind.
The cast is pretty good as well. No complaints of bad acting or irritation what-so-ever.
They delivered the emotions of the „run or die“ theme and kept true to their purpose.
The plot is interesting and keeps you entertained throughout the movie. Some pretty big
stuff is kept out of the movie, that has been a crucial and very important in the books, and
that makes me feel unsure of how they will continue it‘s adaptation.
All in all, I felt energised, excited and entertained. I felt the horror and the fight for their
young lives and I will continue to watch this trilogy as it continues on.
My recommendation is to most definitely read the books, and do go see this film!
THE MAZE RUNNER(2014) / Director: Wes Ball / Genre: Action|Thriller|Sci-Fi
/ Starring: Dylan O‘Brien, Kaya Scoledario, Will Poulter / Rating:
Mattea
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