12 THE FUTURE OF ORACLE Get the lowdown on college’s most exciting new band and their promising year ahead18 HYPE CLOTHING Do you believe the Hype?24 ENTER SHIKARI TO PLAY ROADMENDER One of the UK’s biggest bands an-nounces a gig in Northampton 27 JANUARY SAVINGS Tons of vouchers to spend in Northampton and online28 GET FIT FOR THE NEW YEAR Healthy and easy to follow lifestyle, fitness and diet tips to help you get back in shape for 2013

ON THIS PAGE Imani and Laura model the hottest fashion picks of the month (page 16)

5 NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS What have you vowed to achieve or give up this year?6 COLLEGE EVENTS What you should check out at Northampton College this month14 PHOTOS OF THE MONTH The last College month of 2012 in pictures30 HEALTHY RECIPES Direct from Northampton College’s own catering students!35 WHO’S HOT THIS MONTH We discover your views on who’s hot and the most talked about this month40 PHOTOGRAPHY PICK The best pick of assignment and coursework photos from Northampton College’s top photography students

4 LETTERS PAGE Hearing out what college students have to say 16 FASHION MONTHLY What everyone in Northampton has been wearing this month!20 MOVIE REVIEWS Our say on the latest theatrical and DVD releases this month and what you should be watching!21 CINEMA LISTINGS Where and when you can catch the latest movies around your county this month22 MUSIC REVIEWS What’s hot and what’s not in the world of music this month and new releases you should be looking out for25 LOCAL GIG LISTINGS Gigs and gatherings around Northampton this month32 SPORTS MONTHLY The latest results, gossip and news for local sport in your area36 ANONYMOUS ADVICE We give you help and advice on whatever might be on your mind this month

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