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Newcastle BNOC of the year: Group 1

Stop revising and start voting


The BNOC of the year competition is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Nominations have been flooding in and we’ve chosen the cream of the crop for you to feast your eyes on.

Society president, The Courier editors and all round legends, we have them all. So take your pick from Group 1, and get ready for Group 2…

Matthew Holland

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Year: Third

Studies: History and Politics

Reason for being a BNOC: Lacrosse President

“Mathew can be seen waltzing around the library wearing a new bright “edgy” jumper pretty much everyday of the week. He spends most of his time in the Robbo Cafe socialising. Most of you will recognise him by his orange beard, Diadora Trainers and striking swagish strut.”

Sara Sparrow

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Year: Third

Studies: Journalism, Media and Culture

Reason for being a BNOC: NUSSC social secretary

“I’ve never known anyone to take longer Robbo breaks due to her popularity.”

Jack Green

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Year: Third

Studies: Computer Science

Reason for being a BNOC: This year’s Co-president of RAG and Officer elect for Welfare & Equality next year

“God of Rag and Welfare”

Emma Gravett

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Year: Fourth

Studies: Medicine

Reason for being a BNOC: Last year’s Medsoc Social Sec and this year’s Pole Dancing Social Sec

“She’s renowned for her epic house parties and even the police know and love her. In case you didn’t know where she worked, she’s the fit brunette at Bar Blanc, always serving you with a flash of her killer smile and a wink to top off your night.”

Amelia Webb

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Year: Second

Studies: Politics and Sociology

Reason for being a BNOC: Running both Femsoc and Vegsoc

“Amelia never misses a night out EVER, and has taken part in many events for other societies like RAG and womenforwomen. Also is just a massive weapon in general ngl.”

Chris Wilkinson

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Year: Second

Studies: Classics

Reason for being a BNOC: The best (and worst) Film Editor The Courier has ever seen

“You know you’re near Chris when you hear his booming laughter echoing out of the Armstrong building. A night out isn’t a night out if you haven’t seen him throwing some kind of carbohydrate both into his mouth and on the floor.”

Photo credits: Aaron Shaquille Carlton (Swingers)