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CAMPUS LIFE BANGOR UNIVERSITY OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER SATURDAY 1ST WEDNESDAY 2ND FRIDAY 2ND Coffee Morning Bangor on a “Feel Good Friday” @ Barlows - Budget / Finance #LH Hot Chocolate Morning Meet your Campus Crew Braint - 10.30 -12noon Outside Ffridd and St. Mary’s Halls Offices - 8.30am Barlows - 10.30-12noon WEDNESDAY 2ND SUNDAY 4TH SUNDAY 2ND Masterchef Cook Off Manchester Wet and Wild Barlows Kitchens - 7pm Christmas Markets Meet outside Ffridd and St Mary’s Halls Offices - 1pm Outside Reichel - 10am-6pm TH FRIDAY 4 SUNDAY 2ND “Feel Good Friday” MONDAY 5TH Free Sunday Roast Hot Chocolate Morning Christmas Bar Uno - 6pm – PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL Outside Ffridd and St. Mary’s Halls Offices - 8.30am Decoration Making Acapela - 6-8pm MONDAY 3RD FRIDAY 4TH Free Chip Butty Climate Change Quiz TUESDAY 6TH and Chat facebook.com/bangorsso SSO - Barlows / Bar Uno - 6pm Put a layer on! #LH TH SATURDAY 5 facebook.com/bangorsso WEDNESDAY 5TH Hot Chocolate and Wide Games: Bonfire Night Walk TUESDAY 6TH Capture the Flag Outside Ffridd and St. Mary’s Halls Offices - 6pm CAMPUS LIFE Field next to Reichel - 2-4pm CHRISTMAS BASH TH SUNDAY 6 Bar Uno - 7pm FRIDAY 7TH Bounce Below Trip TH Friday Film Night Check out Facebook for details THURSDAY 8 Acapela - 8pm Gingerbread Making TH SUNDAY 6 Barlows Kitchens - 7pm SATURDAY 8TH Free Sunday Roast TH HALLS Mountain Walk Bar Uno - 6pm – PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL SUNDAY 11 Check out Facebook for details Wet and Wild TH LOVE MONDAY 7 Meet outside Ffridd and St Mary’s Halls Offices - 1pm # SUNDAY 9TH Bingo and Pizza TH Open Mic Night Barlows - 7pm TUESDAY 13 Acapela - 8.30pm Christmas Quiz Night TH WEDNESDAY 9 Barlows - 7.30pm TUESDAY 11TH Dodgeball TH Quiz Night St Mary’s MUGA - 2-4pm FRIDAY 16 Barlows - 7.30pm Christmas Classics WHAT TO LOOK FRIDAY 11TH Friday Film Night SEPTEMBER TH WEDNESDAY 12 Friday Film Night and a free glass OUT FOR? WELCOME WEEK Bangor on a LH Acapela - 8pm of mulled wine Budget / Finance # Acapela - 8pm TH We have loads of events running Barlows - 2-3pm SUNDAY 13 15-25.09.16 Wet and Wild throughout the term. Just take a TH WEDNESDAY 12 Meet outside Ffridd and St Mary’s Halls Offices - 1pm SEE YOU IN 2017! look at our helpful guide below... THURSDAY 15TH SSO photo competition TH Don’t forget to stay up to date via Twmpath Switch it Off! SUNDAY 13 Facebook for next year’s events Rathbone - 7pm facebook.com/bangorsso #LH Open Mic Night Acapela - 8.30pm FOOD EVENTS FRIDAY 16TH FRIDAY 14TH There’s food involved! From TUESDAY 15TH Sunday roasts to pizza nights. Moving in Mingle “Feel Good Friday” GREAT STUDENT VENUES St. Mary’s Barlows/Bar Uno - 5-7pm Hot Chocolate Morning Table Tennis Tournament Outside Ffridd and St.Mary’s Halls Offices - 8.30am Acapela / Braint - 7pm SATURDAY 17TH HOT DRINKS TH Grab a FREE hot drink at these events. Campus Life Marquees FRIDAY 14TH THURSDAY 17 St. Mary’s Quad/ Outside Bar Uno - 10-4pm Student Switch Off Nosh4Students Ambassador Training Reichel Kitchens - 7pm TH MUSIC SUNDAY 18 Braint 12pm & Barlows 3pm TH CHECK OUT From dancing to singing our Campus Life BBQ FRIDAY 18 TH THE WEEKLY nights have got it covered! St. Mary’s Quad / Outside Uno - 4pm+ SUNDAY 16 “Feel Good Friday” Wet and Wild Hot Chocolate Morning NIGHTS IN MONDAY 19TH Outside Ffridd and St.Mary’s Halls Offices - 8.30am ACADEMI ACTIVITY Ffridd and St. Mary’s Halls Offices - 1pm EVERY MONDAY Enjoy a variety of fun activities Tea, Meet and Mingle SUNDAY 16TH FRIDAY 18TH around campus. Barlows / Braint - 4-5pm Free Sunday Roast World Music Night TH TUESDAY 20 Bar Uno - 6pm – PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL and Food MONEY BOX Free Curry Night Acapela - 6.30pm TH Want to learn how to stretch your Bar Uno - 7pm MONDAY 17 TH cash? Come along to our workshop. 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Bar Uno - 6pm – PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL Open Mic Night Acapela - 8.30pm EVERY TUESDAY Then get your mind ready! SUNDAY 25TH SUNDAY 27TH TH Open Mic Night TUESDAY 25 Wet and Wild KARAOKE + DISCO BIG SCREEN MOVIE TIME Acapela - 8.30pm Make your own Meet outside Ffridd and St Mary’s Halls Offices - 1pm Choose your favourite from our Pizza Party EVERY THURSDAY TH online poll and grab your popcorn! TUESDAY 27TH Barlows Kitchens - 7.30pm TUESDAY 29 Pool Tournament Quiz Night BANGORTH CAMPUS LIFE WEBSITE Barlows / Bar Uno - 7pm WEDNESDAY 26 Barlows - 7.30pm TRIP Bangor on a Amazing off campus trips. WEDNESDAY 28TH Budget / Finance #LH Pre-booking essential.CHECK See Bangor OUT on a THEPAGEBraint - 2-3pm FOR ALL OUR LATEST NEWS..UK Facebook page for more info Budget / Finance #LH TH .CO *small cost payable Braint - 2-3pm WEDNESDAY 26 FACEBOOK SSO photo competion OR TH GET CRAFTY THURSDAY 29 Put a lid on it! 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Student Satisfaction: Still On Top Bangor University places in UK’s Top 15 for student satisfaction

by EMILY RIMMER  ect the excellent standard of teaching A further seven subject areas are top each university including feedback on Professor Turnbull added: “Our re- available at Bangor University and are 10 in the UK: Psychology (placing 4th the school, course, degree programme peated success is an impressive result esults from the annual inde- a wonderful endorsement of our activ- in UK); Electronic Engineering; Agri- and areas such as teaching and assess- for us as an institution, and I would pendent National Student Sur- ities and our values. e data should culture; Media Studies; Finance; Phi- ment. like to thank our recent graduates for vey (NSS), which is completed provide valuable information to pro- losophy; and Iberian Studies. Along with academic feedback, giving our University such positive Rby students each year, has placed Ban- spective students.” Impressively, seven degree pro- Bangor University prides itself on the feedback. Many, many sta across gor University among the UK’s top 15 e survey showed the university grammes have achieved 100% student sporting club and society programme our University have made this possi- universities. Bangor University stu- placing 4th in the UK for the academic satisfaction: BA English; BA English that o ers students free access to join ble again, and are to be congratulated. dents gave an overall satisfaction rat- support given to students; and placed with Creative Writing; BA Astudia- sport teams and societies. is is said ey include not only the academics ing of 90%, rivalling such institutes as in the top 20 for both teaching and the ethau Plentyndod; LLB Law (2 years); to have aided the overall student satis- who deliver lectures, but the techni- Oxford and Cambridge University. feedback given from assessment work. BSc Diagnostic Radiography; BSc faction at Bangor University. cal sta who run laboratories, the PhD is is now the third year in a row Seven subjects at the university Geological Oceanography; and MEng Jade, a third year English student at students who assist with tutorials, our Bangor University has delivered such achieved a 100% satisfaction rate from Electronic Engineering. Bangor said: “ e fact that you can administrators, Student Services, In- a high level of student satisfaction with their students, placing them at the top e results of the NSS survey are join any club for free means an easy ternational O ce, Students’ Union, IT senior sta at the university putting of their subject table in the UK: Eng- drawn from a poll of around 500,000 way of release from your studies so and Library sta , Security sta , sta in the success down to the high standard lish Studies; Geology; Journalism; Lin- who are entering their last year at a you don’t get too stressed out. I can Halls, and in Estates in general – and of teaching and individual’s student guistics; Medical Technology; Music; university in the UK. e survey pro- always relieve my stress through sport many, many others.” experience. Professor Oliver Turn- and Ocean Sciences. vides universities and prospective stu- and the fact that I can meet new peo- bull, Pro Vice Chancellor (Teaching Journalism is 1st in the UK for the dents with the most comprehensive ple through sport means I have a good and Learning) said: “ ese results re- third consecutive year. feedback on the student’s experience at network of friends I can rely on.” /serenbangor Soho Theatre + Francesca Moody Cabaret Pontio yn cyflwyno/presents

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Merch yr Eog Off the Kerb Productions Ballet Cymru Merc’h an Eog Rich Hall: Romeo a Juliet Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru a Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Nos Sadwrn 22 Hydref 7.30pm, £12/£10 Teatr Piba mewn partneriaeth Teatr Piba in partnership with Live 2016 â Chanolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre Saturday 22 October 7.30pm, £12/£10 Aberystwyth Nos Wener 14 Hydref 8pm, £16 Nos Fawrth, 11 a Tuesday, 11 & Friday 14 October 8pm, £16 Theatr Bryn Terfel Nos Fercher, Wednesday, 12 Hydref 7.30pm 12 October 7.30pm Theatr Bryn Terfel £12/£10 £12/£10 Perfformir y ddrama yn The play is performed in Gymraeg, Llydaweg a Welsh, Breton and French, Ffrangeg gyda chyfieithiad with translation available in ar gael yn y tair iaith, a’r the three languages plus in Saesneg, trwy app Sibrwd. English through Sibrwd app. Theatr Bryn Terfel

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News 6-7 Science 8 Comment 9 Breaktime 10 Societies 12 Serendipity 14 EMILY RIMMER EDITOR Union 16 [email protected] Freshers 17-19 have to start this issue o by Map 20-21 saying welcome! First of all a Timeline 22-23 36 Iwelcome back to all Bangor students starting a new year and Film 24-25 a big welcome to all the new  rst year students that will be joining TV 26-27 us this year. As someone who is going into her forth year here at Games 28-29 Bangor University I can truthfully tell you that you have made the Music 30-31 best decision choosing Bangor. It’s a Food 32-33 great city with plenty of adventures to be had with all the new faces Lifestyle 34-35 you will meet. That adventure starts with freshers week. Books 36 During freshers week is a time to establish your boundaries and try Sport 37-38 new things such as joining a society or sports club. You can do this by coming along to Serendipity on the 21st and 22nd of September where every club and society will be lined up ready to introduce themselves and their club or society. Seren 24 will also be there for any aspiring writers, journalists,  lmmakers, photographers or proofreaders 30 that want to come and say hi. We will be there to answer any of your questions about our society and also to give you information on our taster sessions. This issue is our  rst issue of the year, in which we focus on introducing all new students to Bangor and the university. We are a free English Language newspaper that is entirely run by students! We put out an issue every month with various content such as news, sport, 26 tv,  lm, lifestyle and content from the union and other societies etc. We love anyone to get involved if that’s simply writing articles 34 for us or getting more involved by becoming a sub editor of the various sections we have available where those pages are run by you! As a society we have been running for over 10 years now delivering news to students and the local area. Seren is a great way to do something you love and be more involved with the university and the people in it. From myself and all the team here at Seren we wish TEAM you a fantastic start to your year and hope to see some new faces at Editor Emily Rimmer CONTRIBUTORS Serendipity! Comment Charles Ben-Co e Dan Turner Rebecca Payne ----- Books Chloe Heath L.J Turner Charlie Wilson Games LJ Taylor Chantal Jackson Ryan Eddowes The views presented hereinafter TV Emma Jewkes Lisa Ware Sarah Lomas do not represent the views of Seren Film Joe Caine Bangor, Bangor Students’ Union or Emma Bent Charlotte Mansell Bangor University. Music Finnian Shardlow Jack Greenhaigh Sarah Shirley Lifestyle Emma Jewkes Charles Ben-Co e Georgie Wilkinson ----- Alexander Turnbull 6 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 NEWS Beware the Chicken Livers IN by EMMA JEWKES common form of food poisoning in thousand members of the public and Professor Rigby of the University of the U.K. the chefs about their preferences and Manchester - one of the lead authors BRIEF eople are being warned to avoid e study also found that between whether they could identify safely of the study said: “as people are eat- eating pink chicken livers a er 19% and 52% of Chefs from a group of cooked meats. ing their steaks and other joints of red research showed that the new 141 questioned wanted to serve chick- “ e public were not able to identify meat rarer, that trend seems to be ex- BBC Loses Bake-o trendP is possibly exposing people to en livers so rare that they would not safely cooked chicken livers by sight. tending to higher risk meats such as food poisoning. have had time to reach the tempera- Almost a third of the public partici- chicken livers and beef burgers. Given FROM 2017, e Great British Bake- ture required to kill of Campylobacter- pants identi ed livers as ‘safe’ which in the high levels of contamination of UK o wil be shown on Channel Four Researchers from Bangor, which is 70 degrees Celsius. fact had predicted Campylobacter sur- chicken with Campylobacter, these a er Love Productions, the company Manchester and Liverpool universi- Dr Paul Cross, of Bangor University’s vival rates of between 48% and 98%.” survival rates suggest that the cur- behind the show, signed a three year ties investigated the cooking times of School of Environment, Natural Campylobacter food poisoning is es- rent trend for pink chicken liver reci- contract with the channel. is ends a chicken livers in a number of popular Resources & Geography, said: timated to a ect 250,000 people a year pes may be contributing to the pub- seven year association with the BBC. current recipes. ey discovered that “Chicken livers are served in many and in some cases it can be fatal. Of lic health burden of Campylobacter It is thought the BBC o ered £15 many of these recommended serving pubs and restaurants around the coun- food poisoning cases, Campylobacter infection, the most common cause of million a year to keep the popular show the livers pink a er a time insu cient try, and the trend seems to be for them is responsible for 1 in 5 and costs the food poisoning in the UK.” but this  gure was around £10 million to kill o campylobacter - the most to be served ‘pink’. UK economy nearly £900 million a short of what Love Productions were “ e research also asked over a year. asking for. It is currently not known if judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry will follow the show to its new home although hosts, Mel and Sue have already stated that they won’t. What Chocolate Crisis? Show bosses are said to be hopeful of by LJ TAYLOR keeping Paul and Mary though. e Great British Bake-o began esearchers at Bangor University airing on BBC 2 in 2010 before moving may have found a solution to over to BBC 1 four years later. As well the ‘chocolate crisis’. as the parent show, the beeb has also RSta and students from the aired a number of celebrity versions as university’s School of Environment, well as a junior show shown on CBBC. Natural Resources & Geography have suggested that wild mango could replace cocoa butter, following news that the global production of cocoa is Calls for new April’s under threat. “Wild mango is one of the so- Law called ‘Cinderella’ species whose real potential is unrealised. e THE family of murdered schoolgirl identi cation of real added value as we April Jones have begun calls to ensure have shown in this study, could pluck that sex o enders remain on the it from obscurity into mainstream register for life. ey hope to gather production. With the support of 100,000 signatures backing a new, government and non-governmental shorter, version of the old April’s Law. organisations, small scale industries Calling for three simple points, the could be set up to create a new income family want all sex o enders to remain source for local people. ere are many on the register for life no matter other new products that can come the crime; for service providers and from underutilised fruits which are search engines to be better policed still waiting for proper attention.” said regarding child abuse images; and Sayma Akhter, the senior author of a harder sentences for those caught with recent study published in Scienti c indecent images of children. Reports and a postgraduate student at April Jones, 5, was murdered in 2012 the university. a er being abducted from her home According to the study, research has in Machynlleth by paedophile Mark shown that wild mango butter bears Bridger. a lot of similarities to cocoa butter. Akhter’s research also suggests that wild mango butter could potentially Quarry Park be an improvement on cocoa butter “Going beyond the use to industry, underutilised products through household poverty” said Professor thanks to a number of factors such wild fruits like the mango are an processing for products that have Morag McDonald, Head of the School A new holiday park could be built in as its higher moisture content which important source of food, medicine market value can generate a valuable of Environment, Natural Resources an abandoned quarry in  intshire if a could allow for the production of and income for rural dwellers, but incentive for the conservation of & Geography who also authored the new  rm has its way. lower fat chocolate. are in decline due to drivers such such species, and help to generate report alongside Akhter. Acorn Leisure have submitted plans as deforestation. Adding value to alternative income sources and reduce to build nearly 50 luxury lodges, and units for more than 130 static and touring caravans at the redundant Maes Mynan Quarry near Caerwys. Bangor University First in the Environment Stakes ey have owned the site for nearly a by LJ TAYLOR at Groundwork Wales. was introduced is a credit to the many addition, energy use in the majority of year now and are just waiting to get the e standard, which Bangor sta and students who are actively our buildings is now monitored every go ahead from Flintshire Council. University have been certi ed by since involved in protecting and enhancing half hour through our Automated Louise Barlow, from Acorn, told angor University has become the  rst UK organisation to be 2009, recognises an organisation’s the environment in and around Bangor Metering System, and this is becoming the Daily Post: “ e quarry has been environmental management progress. University. I am particularly pleased invaluable in helping us understand redundant for some time, people have awarded a Level 5 in the Green BDragon Standard for Environmental “Our Environmental Management with the way we are reducing our where even further e ciencies can been  y tipping, riding motorbikes, Management. procedures are audited annually by carbon footprint year on year through be made” added the university’s Vice- and more recently using drugs. Groundwork Wales, who closely a range of initiatives from LED lighting Chancellor, Professor John G Hughes. “ is is a big investment by us but e standard was revised in July, and the university have been commended examine our energy and water and heating system upgrades to bin- it shows the con dence we have in conservation measures, greenhouse less o ces and electric vehicles. In tourism in this area.” for achieving the newly revised level 5 so soon. gas emissions, and waste and travel Local business are said to be in management. Rather than wait support of the idea with a spin-o s To achieve Level 5 certi cation so soon a er the Standard has another year for the new Standard to from the additional spending topping become compulsory, we elected to be £1m a year hopped for. been revised is commendable, and clearly demonstrates their assessed against it immediately a er ongoing commitment to reducing it was launched.” said Ricky Carter, their environmental impacts and Environmental Manager, Property and promoting sustainability within the Campus Services at the university. University. We congratulate them on all of their hard work.” said Gareth “I am delighted with this news. Jones, Green Dragon Quality Manager Achieving the award so early a er it Freshers Issue 2016 | Seren 7 NEWS Bangor Mourns Loss of Popular Student IN by EMMA JEWKES some of Gutos bandmates with the his Summer, Bangor Oompah-Fessional Brass Band held a BRIEF University lost a much loved small concert on Bangor Pier. Paying second year Music student, homage to their much-loved friend, followingT a multi-car collision on the they played some of his favourite New £5 Note A496 in Barmouth. hymns including Colne, Abide with Guto Pugh, 21, was on his way to Me and Calon Lan. Following the THE new plastic £5 launches on the Bae Abermaw Hotel, Barmouth, concert, Carwyn Evans told the Daily Tuesday although only select ATMs where he worked as a waiter when the Post: “We all felt we had to do some- in London, Manchester, Birmingham, crash happened. His car, a silver cit- thing in his memory and thought since Leeds, Hull and Cardi will stock roen, collided with a silver Ford Fiesta he was a brass player, an apt tribute them at  rst. and a Blue Ford Fiesta. Guto was pro- would be to play some  owers and play e new polymer note, bearing nounced dead at the scene. some music. Guto was a member for the face of wartime Prime Minister Soon a er the accident, poignant two years, very devoted and loyal.” Winston Churchill is more durable tributes began to appear at the scene. In order to help with funeral costs, and harder to counterfeit due to a One, from Guto’s mother, says: “Guto a Just Giving page was setup. Quickly host of new security features built into Bech, Why? You went way too soon. overtaking the target, the page man- the note. e governor of the Bank Always love you babe. R.I.P lovely boy. aged to raise over £6,500. One com- of England, Mark Carney,told the Mam xx” Another from Corwen and ment on the page from Becky Lockyer BBC: “ e use of polymer means it family said: “R.I.P Guto. You was taken reads: “Guto was an amazing lad and can better withstand being repeatedly away from us way too soon. You will a amazing cousin was always there for folded into wallets or scrunched up always be with us in our hearts. Love me. he will be missed alot. Sending lots inside pockets, and can also survive a you, Corwen and family xxxxx” of love”. Another from Helen Sheen spin in the washing machine,” Described as a “Top Bandsman” by reads: “he grew up to be a very clever A total of 440 million new £5 notes those who knew him, Guto was a much and pleasant nephew .always so polite colleague. e band is devastated by Guto to be held at Bangor Cathedral on have been printed. A new polymer £10 respected Cornett player and leader of .everyone that met him will never for- the news of Guto. Our heart goes out the 7th October. Members of Concert note featuring Jane Austen is due to the University’s Brass Band. As well as get . R I P x x u grew your angel wings to his family at this tragic time. Band and Musco will take part in the be released in a year’s time, with a £20 his academic activities, he also played far too soon X” If you met Guto you’d know what a concert too. note, featuring the artist Turner, to be cornet for Band Llanrug, helped with On Bangor Universitys BRASS gentle, lovely and talented person he Guto had been on a recent gap year launched by 2020. Band Pres Porthaethwy and played for Facebook page, a dedication by his was. is is a great loss to the band, the which he had spent working at a school e new notes will also be easier for Oompah-Fessional Brass. devastated bandmates read: “Yesterday university and the world.” in Pattaya, ailand and was hoping to blind or partially-sighted people to Just a few days following his death, we lost a much-loved friend and e Bangor University Brass Band resume his studies this month. use. are planning a memorial concert to Biscuit  ieves Target Disabled Bangor Law Graduate Seriously Hurt Group but unfortunately friends and family by LJ TAYLOR have been told that she is severely HEARTLESS thieves have targeted a Bangor University graduate brain damaged meaning that she will dissabled Deeside groups allotment has been le seriously injured be unable to make a full recovery and for the second time in two months - following a car crash in July. pursue her dream career as a Barrister. even taking tea, co ee and biscuits ASam Hemming, 22, was le in a coma Despite the bad news, Sam’s friends e latest raid come just a few weeks for 19 days a er being a passenger in and family have rallied together and a er thieves ransacked the groups a car which  ipped over the M6’s created a GoFundMe page to raise container, stealing tools and even central reservation. She was  own money to help pay for her medical packs of biscuits. to a hospital in Coventry where she expenses. Over the past few weeks e group, called Digging Deeside underwent over 6 hours of lifesaving Aimee, one of Sam’s best friends and was set up by Rainbow Biz eighteen surgery. a fellow Bangor graduate, has been months to give vulnerable, socially Graduating for Bangor’s Law School posting updates on the fundraising isolated and disabled people a friendly this year, Sam is well known by her page on Sam’s progress. and safe place to learn new skills in the fellow students for her athletic talent. outdoors. During her time at the university she Whilst still seriously injured, Sam Andy from Everything Local, a was part of the Women’s Rugby team has slowly built up from using a walker Shotton based magazine who replaced and also the Judo club - she was ranked and a special wheelchair to taking her the stolen items, told the Daily Post: 11th in the UK in her category.  rst few steps by herself - an amazing “We were just  abbergasted. I feel for e accident le Sam with 4 broken feat a er doctors advised she may not page. athlete, Sam Hemming, has been them, I just think it is disgraceful so bones in her neck, had to have metal walk again. Sam’s friends have so far raised involved in a serious accident and of that’s why we wanted to help.” plates put in to hold free open fractures “Sam giggled today! As you might £2580 on the fundraising page, and the course wish her well for her recovery.” in her arms in place and has also had have seen before, Sam wasn’t able to money will go towards work that may A spokesperson from the university to have skin gra s and a tracheotomy laugh or smile, but today she got a need to be done on her parents’ house told the Daily Post. Flintshire Heroine to help her breath. major case of the giggles! Her face is to provide Sam the home care she is You can see updates on Sam’s Since the accident in July, Sam struggling to display the emotion, but likely to need. recovery and donate through the has come out of the coma and is a huge step none the less” said a recent “We’re saddened to hear that our GoFund Me page: https://www. A junior Doctor from Flintshire has making a number of positive steps inspiring update on the GoFundMe recent law graduate and talented gofundme.com/2uvxye7w been branded a heroine a er she dived into a river to save an unconscious woman who had become trapped underneath a boat. Bangor University PhD Student Joins BBC Wales Radio Show Charlotte Morris, from Peny ordd, was punting with friends in Oxford when the woman fell from another Lloyd, Archeoloogy PhD student at made the show even more special for with anything historic- especially by EMMA JEWKES boat and hit her head. She told e the University, is helping with the his- me. Add to that 90s north wales leg- if it is in her home of north Wales. Daily Post: ““ ere was a boat behind Bangor university student is torical element o he show as well par- end ‘Gaz Top’ and you have a rocking Erin works full time as the Heritage us and I could see the lady wobble set to begin working as a resi- ticipating in the feature itself. recipe for success!” Interpretation Manager for Cadw, and fall backwards, hitting her head dent historian for a two part Erin Lloyd told Bangor University: Erin is currently writing up her PhD the Welsh Government’s Historic ABBC Wales music feature. on another boat. She was knocked was delighted when Gareth asked me thesis in Archaeology, which she has Environment Service and enjoys shar- unconscious, fell under the boat and Hosted by Gareth Jones, the two- to feature on the show. Not only did been studying towards at Bangor part- ing her favourite stories from British was trapped. I was on the bank, so I part feature, called Rockin’ the Gogs, I get to share really fascinating sto- time since 2011. Her specialist area is heritage through her media work jumped in fully clothed and swam out sees him revisiting distinctive musical ries about my local area’s history, but Iron Age hillforts of north Wales and against the river. I had to swim under stomping grounds of his youth. Erin as I used to visit e Tiv regularly it the borderlands, and is in her element the boat and grab the woman.” 8 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 SCIENCE

Fig.1. from the the study Teething Problems Cutting edge research focuses on shark tooth performance

by JACK GREENHALGH teeth. e study was conducted to help valves. Some don’t have teeth at all, teeth were fastened to reciprocating the lab to evaluate how teeth perform better understand the biological ad- like the whale shark, the largest extant saw blade with glue and then lowered during a realistic attack. "When you round 440 di erent shark spe- vantages of each tooth morphology in  sh species. onto the prey (Alaska chum salmon) have all these di erent tooth shapes, cies are known to science but a unique performance test, the  rst of ree di erent types of shark teeth tissue. ey were then maneuvered there should be some functional rea- little is understood about im- its kind. were put to the test. 1) Triangular and at a speed that replicated the velocity son.” Senior author Adam Summers Aportant aspects of their biology. Adam Each species of shark has a distinc- pointed with small serrations across created when a shark shakes its head explains. “ at issue was fundamen- Summers and colleagues at the Uni- tive tooth morphology. ese range the edges (e.g. silky shark). 2) Trian- from side-to-side during an attack. tally troubling to me. It seemed likely versity of Washington have recently from the needle-like teeth designed to gular and pointed with large serrations is side-to-side motion is a crucial what we were missing is that sharks conducted a study on perhaps one of snare medium sized  sh, to the dense, and a deep posterior notch (e.g. tiger element of their attack, resulting in the move when they eat." their most terrifying attributes: their  attened teeth used to crush the hard shark). And 3), elongate teeth with a dismembering of prey. It was impor- exoskeletons of crustaceans and bi- series of cusps (e.g. sixgill shark). e tant that this motion was recreated in

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How to Survive Freshers Flu by CHARLES BENCOFIE toms include sore throats, high tem- How to prevent fresher’s  u? everyday throughout fresher’s week. is head for a night out. e best thing peratures, headaches and a generally Another way to  ght o the dreaded however is to stay in, get lots of rest t’s fresher’s week. You’ve  nally feeling absolutely terrible. Let’s be honest a er a weekend of  u is simply to eat healthily. I know and drink gallons of water. If it’s all still made it. Everything is packed and I’ll never forget my own foray with binging on all the cheap booze you can more than most that a garlic mayo too much for you to bare, paracetamol accounted for down to the last sock fresher’s  u. On ursday evening get your hands on and a diet consisting covered kebab at 2:30 in the morning will help relieve the symptoms. andI you are ready; mentally, physically whilst most were heading down to primarily of £1 pizzas your immune a er academi is much more appealing If you feel like the symptoms you and spiritually for a week like no other. Morrison’s to pick up beer, vodka, system is not at its strongest. that a spinach salad but getting fruit have are far more severe than just a  u But there is something that you might gin and whatever else they could e easiest way of assisting your and vegetables in your diet will do you the best thing to do is go and see a doc- have forgotten to prepare for, fresher’s get their hands on, I was bedrid- immune back to form is vitamins, es- some serious good. tor. Student’s in the past have mistaken  u . den and reduced to a diet of lem- pecially vitamin C. How you choose fresher’s  u for much worse illnesses What is it? Fresher’s  u is the term sip and Asda basic nuggets. But fear to get your share of vitamin C is up What to do if you catch it? like meningitis and mumps. for the almost inevitable bout of  u not fresher’s I come with good news. to you and the choice is large be it an that spreads through Uni campuses is doesn’t have to happen to you. orange a-day or maybe a gummy vita- Accept your fate and stay in for a every fresher’s week. Common symp- min multipack. Personally I swear by night. e worst thing you can do a  zzy vitamin C tablet with breakfast once you’ve already caught fresher’s  u

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4. Your best friend after a night out; an eatery in Upper Bangor. (5,5) 6. Welsh for the answer to 10 down. (5,4) 7. The only crockery you need. It has a handle. (3) 8. A hill. Your worst enemy. Also known by an unprintable name. (9) 13. The real word for the answer to 6 across. (9) 15. You are one. (7) 16. Something you’ll need to make, but will  nd it hard to stick to. (6)

DOWN SUDOKU!

1. What you’ll be eating for the next nine EASY HARD months. (7) 2. A large, taught lesson. (7) 3. The Welsh word for where you buy something. (4) 5. The Destroyer of Worlds. Essay, presentations, and that sort of thing. (11) 7. Something you’ll not do until forced to; a domestic chore. (8) 9. A place for napping. It also has a large selection of books. (7) 10. Your salvation. A kitchen appliance. (9) 11. A building an eternity in the making; the Welsh word for ‘bridge’. (6) 12. The Welsh word for ‘star’; also a student newspaper. (5) 14. Where you’ll go shopping until you get too lazy to climb up that hill. (4) AILGYLCHWCH RECYCLE yr holl eitemau hyn all of these items

o’ch YSTAFELL WELY from your BEDROOM

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WRAP_Rooms_A4.indd 1 26/08/2016 12:07 12 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 SOCIETIES Wales University O cer Training Corps (WUOTC)

FemSoc by CHARLIE WILSON

BANGOR Feminist Society welcomes people of all genders to come with an open mind to discuss the issues facing people today. We have fortnightly meetings on Mondays at 7pm in the by OFFICER CADET Adventurous Training you participate You have opportunities to learn about From being an O cer Cadet for two Greek Room, Main Arts, where we ALEXANDER TURNBULL in, so it can support the student other regiments within the Army, and years, you gain a Level 5 Leadership have workshops, forum discussions he WUOTC (Wales Univer- lifestyle. participate in exercises with these and Management quali cation, and debates covering a range of topics. sity O cer Training Corps) is Our time is divided through three units, to grasp the role of these units which is a great addition to your is term, on top of our annual pizza a unique society where you get pillars, ‘Green’ training, Adventurous on a larger scale. C.V., alongside this you can obtain and game night, we will be having Ta range of once in a lifetime opportu- Training, and Etiquette of an Army Adventurous Training pushes you Mountain Leader quali cations forums on sex work, women in politics nities which encourage and develop O cer. ‘Green’ training involves to your limits, which can take you which can be transferred to civilian and feminist history, as well as a self- your Leadership, Management, and completing  eld training under around the world. Every year there quali cations, Dive Master, Physical care workshop to remind everyone Physical and Mental determination. arduous conditions, running assault is an opportunity to go on paid ski Training Instructor, all aspects of to take it easy even when all of our We are a branch of Army Reserves, courses, and even  ring a ri e. e trips to the French Alps, hiking trips outdoor teaching/instructor courses. assignments are due. Last year, on top although you cannot be called to end goal is for you to learn how to to Iceland and the Corsica GR20 and If you have any interest, the likelihood of our successful Speak Out campaign combat, the OTC understands the command a 30 man unit in hostile many more. If you feel that you can is that we can accommodate it. against street harassment, we took part importance of your degree and can environments. bring further ideas to the table, there If you have any questions, visit us in a Reclaim the Night walk through work around your degree. As you Etiquette training involves learning is an opportunity to organise trips for on SERENDIPITY for more info, Bangor. FemSoc raises money for will be a part of the Reserves you will the ins and outs of being an Army the rest of the unit. It is designed to otherwise check the Army’s website. domestic violence survivors and won be paid for your time, whether that O cer, whether that is through formal push you out of your comfort zone, in We look forward for you seeing you awards at the Societies Dinner for our be for each drill night you attend, dinners or through the development stressful environments, while creating there! successful campaigns. All we ask is each weekend of training, or the of leadership and management skills. a learning experience. that you respect everyone in the room and are ready to discuss some hard topics. Come along and give it a try. Bangor University Tea- Bangor Arts Society Time Society (BUTTS) niversity can be stressful so Street (BASS) by CHARLIE WILSON don’t let yourself burn out! Join us on Wednesday at U12pm in the Room of Requirement in Law Pontio (tbc) for a cup of your favourite tea, some nibbles and a relax. BUTTS by SARAH LOMAS is a new society this year, created by some tea-enthusiasts who just want to STREET Law is a community based share our love for tea with you. Alter- project involving students venturing natively, we want to drink tea and have into the community to inform and an excuse to do it – your choice. We’re educate people about their legal rights. planning tea-tasting sessions, tea- e society focuses on a number of buying trips and tea-accompaniment areas of the law including: Consumer competitions (as long as you don’t try Law, Anti-social behaviour, Stop and to dunk a ja a cake #ja agate). Our search, Employment Law and Mental  rst meeting is Wednesday 28th Sep- health Law tember at 12pm in Pontio SU – come A positive experience you could along, meet us, have a cup of tea and have as a member of the society would complain about university with us. have to be the feeling of inclusion. e Society makes everyone and anyone e are a group for anyone feel welcome, not just law students. interested in herpetology Furthermore, it is a great way to learn (reptiles & amphibians). a new area of the law, develop your HerpSoc WHerp Soc stages guest talks about public speaking skills and make new by RYAN EDDOWES native and foreign species, covering friends. is is helpful as university by CHARLIE WILSON want to learn and practise. Members conservation, genetics and behaviour. can be a daunting experience, but also rtist? Amateur artist? of the committee and the society run We also arrange handling events, extremely fun! e ability to be able to Professional artist? Never- their own workshops and last term trips to conferences and  eld work. express your thoughts in a clear and picked-up-a-pencil-but- we encouraged the experimentation e society works closely with North concise manner is vital in the world of Awould-like-to-be-an-artist? BASS is into new art forms, such as digital art West Wales Amphibian and Reptile work and Street Law can help you to the place for you! We have weekly and oil pastels. We welcome member Group (NWWARG), participating do just that! workshops, ranging from collaborative feedback and want to tailor our in training days and developing If you would like any more informa- art and human-body in motion, to schedule this year to what you want to useful identi cation and surveying tion or would like to join the society, watercolours and ink-pen technicals. do – so come along, meet us and see techniques. please do not hesitate to contact Sa- is year we will once more be selling what we have to o er! We meet 2-4pm Members also have an active role in rah Lomas ([email protected]) our art at the Christmas Fair and we on Wednesdays in Pontio (room tbc) the society, contributing trip write- or Freya Whelan (sou640@bangor. are in talks for many more exciting starting the 28th September. Or come ups and presentations on their own ac.uk). We will also have a stall at ser- projects (including decorating Pontio join us on Sunday 25th September for research work. endipity where it would be lovely to and exhibiting our work in the library). our  rst social – brunch at e Black Whether your interest is academic meet you all. is term we will be holding our Bull Inn Wetherspoons on the High or more hands-on, we are the society weekly workshops based on what you Street at 12pm. for you! Freshers Issue 2016 | Seren 13 SOCIETIES

by REBECCA PAYNE looking to work in, or just in general. is experience looks good on your tarting at University can be a CV, and many employers’ value daunting experience. As a new graduates with voluntary experience student, I struggled to meet new when comparing virtually identical people,S lacked con dence, and a few applications. It’s also a great way to weeks in I’d only met people within gain new skills. Since volunteering my halls accommodation and on my I have gained a lot of con dence, course. I’d done a lot of voluntary work improved my communication and back home so I decided to apply for a teamwork skills, and gained leadership role with Student Volunteering Bangor skills. SVB is a great way to meet new (SVB). It was the best decision I ever people. We are a family connected by made! Now entering my third year one aim, to make a di erence in the with SVB, I have been project leader community; but most importantly, for two projects, both last year and this volunteering is a lot of fun. coming year. I’ve been involved with SVB recruits all volunteers in the some amazing projects and have met same way. roughout October, emails some amazing people, some of whom are sent to all those on the SVB Mailing will be friends for life. List, advertising the volunteering Student Volunteering Bangor (SVB) opportunities we have available. When is the student volunteering service  lling out your application form make based within the students’ union. sure you state clearly which project We have almost 40 projects working you’re applying for. We get lots of in many areas of the community, applications for di erent projects all from volunteering at our student led at the same time and you don’t want children’s groups, to volunteering at your application to be put in the wrong the local Mental Health Unit at Ysbyty pile. On the form there are a few easy Gwynedd. We have a lot of regular questions to answer. We don’t look projects, which may run weekly, for a huge amount of experience as fortnightly or monthly, but we also that’s what we’re here for, what we do have one o projects such as Beach look for is enthusiasm for the project, Cleans and Tea Parties for students for volunteering, and for making a who feel they cannot commit to giving di erence. ere is no word limit on time on a regular basis. We have the questions. One or two sentences around 750 opportunities to o er over doesn’t necessarily show the amount the year, and we also o er a week long of enthusiasm you have, the more you Volunteering Residential at Easter. write the better. With our volunteers contributing 600 Want to  nd out more? Visit our hours a week to the local community, stand during Serendipity, visit the it’s a great way to get involved. volunteering page at Bangor Students’ Volunteering with SVB has many Unions New Website, or drop into our bene ts. It’s an easy way to gain o ce, located in the Students’ Union, experience, either in an area you are 4th Floor, Pontio. 14 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 SERENDIPITY

By CHARLIE WILSON one of the few UK universities where it forget about Quidditch – which, for in Pontio to do a range of activities, - Fresher’s week is for you to try retty much every University is free for students to join any society all the jokes about it, is a serious sport from sketching and painting to still things out. If you sign up for Pole in the country has a Fresher’s that the uni runs – meaning you can at Bangor. If you’re prepared to train life and collaborative art. ere’s also Dancing, attend the taster and realise Fair. It’s a way for you – the join anything you want, with no hard, go out for the team – and if you BRAMAS – Bangor Rock and Metal it’s not for you? No biggie. Try new freshersP – to  nd out what awesome charge. just want to meet some new people and Appreciation Society – which isn’t things to  nd the ones you enjoy. opportunities are available for you And there are opportunities for have some fun, go and play anyway. about geology and is, instead, a group - You’ll go to Serendipity before you at your new universitiy. Bangor everyone. If you’re into Dance, you If you’re looking for something that enjoys rock and metal music. get to know people on your course, so runs Serendipity on Wednesday and can take classes in jazz, tap, ballet, creative, there are plenty of ey’re doing Hammerfest this year, as you’ll end up going with people you’ve ursday of Welcome Week, which fall street, contemporary, ballroom, Irish opportunities for you. Bangor’s Drama well as weekly pub meet ups. met in halls. It’s pretty normal to sign on the 21st and 22nd this year, between and burlesque, with opportunities societies – BEDS, SODA and ROSTRA Societies are your best bet to meet up for things with near-strangers and 10am-5pm. Set up throughout the to compete, perform and travel to – have casting calls out this term for new people. Bangor University Tea- then end up falling out with them. It Main Arts building are hundreds of Edinburgh. Bangor’s Cheerleaders Romeo and Juliet, A Streetcar Named Time Society (BUTTS) is new this might be awkward, but you can still stalls, covering a range of activities compete three times a year, with Desire and An Inspector Calls. If year, o ering weekly meet ups to go and do things you enjoy! Lots of from Rugby to Creative Writing to classes of di erent skill levels o ered acting isn’t your thing, BASS – Bangor drink tea (or, in Welsh, have a panad) societies have di erent meetings, and Environmental Protection. Bangor is in co-ed classes. Of course, we can’t Arts Society – meets once a week and relax mid-week. Or try Bangor most of them are big enough that Wargaming and Role-Playing Society, you can work round any clashes of which is dedicated to table-top games personality. such as Magic the Gathering. If you’re - ere are lots of freebies. Almost into gardening, Bangor has a university every stall o ers sweets (yay!) but a farm which our Farm Soc tends to. lot of stalls have pens, notebooks and ere’s also our Feminist Society, stickers. Make sure to  nd one of welcoming all gender identities, where the Breast Cancer stickers – having you can meet like-minded people and a hand-print on your boob is a great discuss issues over pizza. conversation starter. Whatever your interests, there’s a - e Domino’s man will be there. society for you – and if there isn’t Get lea ets from him. ese will save already, you’re welcome to start one! your life. Trust me. But with all this choice, it’s easy to Ultimately, Serendipity is huge, busy become overwhelmed. Here are some and sometimes overwhelming, but important things for you to remember it’s fun too. You get to try new things while you’re navigating your  rst and you’re all thrown into it together. Serendipity. Forget New York, Serendipity is the - Everyone signs up for about a real melting pot. Just remember: hundred di erent societies. You’ll be Serendipity runs in January too. so inundated with emails and Facebook there’s always a second chance. noti cations and, once you  nally get round to sorting out the  yers you picked up, you’ll realise that you don’t want to go to ninety- ve of the societies you signed up for. is is normal – don’t feel bad! AT SERENDIPITY

This is a few of us! (We don’t always dress so fancy pants!)

Ever fancied yourself as a journalist? Perhaps you want to channel your inner Clark Kent or Lois Lane? Maybe you’re more of an April O’Neil or even a Rory Gilmore? Whoever you want to be we want you at Seren! (Even if you’re a bit of a Rita Skeeter!) Photos are more your thing? Okay, Peter Parker, grab a camera and capture some of Bangor’s students in action! Whatever your passion, Seren has something for you. Come and meet us at Serendipity (not named after us, but probably should be!), grab some freebies and sign up for one of our taster sessions! Here’s an idea of some of the things we get up to: FEATURE WRITING NEWS REPORTS LIVE SPORT COVERAGE WRITERS PHOTOGRAPHERS DESIGNERS CONTRIBUTORS PROOFREADERS BROADCAST JOURNALISM & MORE

CAN’T WAIT FOR SERENDIPITY? NEITHER CAN WE! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER NOW! Seren Members twitter.com/ 2016-17 serenbangor 16 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 UNION What is the Students’ Union? volunteering projects for you to get The Students’ Union is YOUR organi- stuck in with! You can also try your hand at sation run by students for students. new things such as medieval re-enactment, or Being completely independent from means that the Union can meet new friends on your course with some the University of the academic societies. There’s roughly truly campaign for change on your behalf. It around 55 sports clubs, 117 societies doesn’t matter if you’re a fi rst year under- Plenty to and 35 volunteering projects. graduate, a fi nal year post-graduate, interna- keep you busy during your time here – you tional student or a distance learner, there are can fi nd out more about all of these and get many ways in which you can participate and yourself involved at Serendipity, the Freshers get your voice heard. Fair. The Union’s also around to keep you en- You can fi nd the Union on the 4th fl oor of tertained and active, offering a massive Pontio! variety of sports clubs, societies and What has the Union already Achieved?

. Worked with the university to make all your clubs and societies free to join! . Won several NUS Awards (Union of the year, Education, Diversity, Activities and Student Officer Team of the Year). . Shortlisted for best Clubs and Societies in WhatUni Awards. . Ensured the library opens 24 hours during exam periods. . Lobbied university to have no tampon tax in its own shops.

Who runs the Students’ Union?

Healthy Living, she keeps our fabulous sports The Union’s run by Sabbs (sabbatical offi - teams going, as well as making sure the kebabs, cers), students who have taken a year out to be burgers and pints during your time in Bangor don’t your elected representatives and look after your take their toll. Students’ Union. They’re elected by you and Matt Day is Vice President, Societies & work for you – so whatever issues you feel are Community, he looks after the SU’s societies and important for your student experience to be the student volunteering, from drama enthusiasts to best it can be, let them know. , who chainsaw wielding environmental conservationists, You’ve got Conor Savage, SU President as well as encouraging student and local commu- sorts out all the big issues and works closely with nity harmony. Ifan James is the UMCB (Welsh senior University staff to make sure they’re deliver- Union) President, and an expert on all things ing what you need. Welsh. UMCB represents the interests of every Helen Marchant, Vice President, Education Bangor University student who speaks Welsh, & Welfare; she’s in charge of making sure your is learning Welsh, or who has an interest in the course reps work, your academic time at Bangor is Welsh language or culture! top notch and that you stay safe. Becca Kent is Vice President, Sport &

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BANGOR’S 2016 FAVOURITE BUSINESS Welcome to Bangor! (Or, if you’re old like us, welcome back!)

At the end of every year we run the Local Business Awards, giving students the chance to choose their favourite businesses around Bangor in a number of categories and then give the establishments the credit that they deserve. Here is a selection of last year’s winners to get you started on your first foray into the city!

BEST LOCAL BUSINESS & BEST RESTAURANT NOODLE ONE

BANGOR’S MOST STUDENT FRIENDLY & BEST PUB TAP & SPILE

BEST CLUB ACADEMI

BEST TAXIS CHUBBS CABS BEST SUPERMARKET BEST TAKEOUT SHAHIN’S 19 FRESHER’S GUIDE

Talks Money! We’ve all been there, your rst student loan installment is in your bank account and you suddenly think you’re loaded. But here at Seren we want you to be responsible with your money, times are tough and budgets are tight. We’d hate to see you on the streets by the end of October so we’ve put together a few tips in which you can adjust to student budgeting, and how you can make you money go that little bit further! Food Household Grocery Waste Bills Shopping • Try eating less meat. It can be surprisingly • Did you know that by simply switching your • Shopping online allows you to see exactly expensive and substituting in a few vege- tv, dvd player or games console o com- how much you’re spending as you put it into tarian dishes each week will de nitely help pletely rather than leaving them on standby your ‘basket’, not only that but it stops end of your bank balance. you could save up to £130 a year. the aisle merchandising catching your eye! • When making a meal think about what you • When you make a cup of tea make sure only • Why not try downsizing? All you have to do can do with leftovers. to boil the amount of water that you need is go down one brand from what you usually • Food lasts a lot longer if you take straight out and you could save £50 a year. buy and see just how much you can save. of the packaging it comes in and put it into • By unplugging your phone charager once • Bangor has plenty of di erent supermarkets tupperware or any sealed container. your phone has fully charged you could get situated around the city. Sometimes it pays • Try to only buy what you need, remember £5 back in your pocket. o to visit a few (e.g. head to Home Bargains you can go back and get more but once • Switching 5 lightbulbs to energy e cient to pick up tins and drinks etc, then head to you’ve bought something you’ve bought it. lightbulbs you’re saving on average £30. Lidl for the rest of your groceries)

Be in Academi Join a club Lock yourself Take a trip to when the or society at out the Pier lights come Serendipity back on

FRESHERS Drink during Walk up Bitch Play ‘Ring of Take part in the day Hill  r e ’ Campus Life

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lot of the ti me it’s easy to think ‘Not a lot happens in Bangor’, but that’s where we want to prove you wrong - or at least Atry to. Plenty of things happen in Bangor throughout an academic year, but someti mes you’re so busy they are easy to miss. Thanks to the kind people at Seren (that’s us by the way), you can no longer use that excuse. Besides your usual ti metable of lectures and cheese night, make sure you get out and att end some of these great events!

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Bangor’s AU teams are great at their respecti ve sports but what about others? Superteams puts The big event! The one you’ve all been our AU Clubs out of their comfort waiti ng for. Seren brings back the 90s! 2017 zone as they compete against one will be our 9th year of running the night, another in all sorts of diff erent so head down to Academi, dressed head to sports. toe in denim and party like it’s 1999!

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SERENDIPITY Bangor v Aberystwyth SU ELECTIONS - they don’t come The day when all of Bangor’s clubs any bigger than this! This is your chance to have a say and societi es pack out PJ Hall and the Whether you’re part in who runs your Students’ Union. Main Arts courtyard in their att empts of an AU Club, or just You may even decide to run as to get you to join them! It’s a great a supporter, make sure a sabbati cal offi cer! Either way, aft ernoon so make sure you sign up to you’re in Aberystwyth expect a week of campaigning on all sorts (Seren too, of course!), have a ready to cheer on the the streets as candidates try to go at a few sports and defi nitely grab Green and Gold as we get your vote. your free Dominos pizza voucher! look to reclaim the Varsity trophy! 22 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 23 lot of the ti me it’s easy to think ‘Not a lot happens in Bangor’, The but that’s where we want to prove you wrong - or at least Atry to. Plenty of things happen in Bangor throughout an academic year, but someti mes you’re so busy they are easy to miss. Thanks to the kind people at Seren (that’s us by the way), you can no longer use that excuse. Besides your usual ti metable of lectures BANGOR and cheese night, make sure you get out and att end some of these great events! TIMELINE

AU DINNER SUPERTEAMS Arguably the biggest of all the Bangor’s AU teams are great at awards ceremonies, this is the their respecti ve sports but what night that the AU don their black about others? Superteams puts ti es and dresses (not necessarily The big event! The one you’ve all been all at once) and head down to our AU Clubs out of their comfort waiti ng for. Seren brings back the 90s! 2017 zone as they compete against one PJ Hall for a fancy dinner and will be our 9th year of running the night, plenty of awards. Its a great night another in all sorts of diff erent so head down to Academi, dressed head to sports. where athletes from all manner toe in denim and party like it’s 1999! of clubs are recognised for their achievments during their ti me in SUMMER BALL Bangor!

The biggest night out in the calendar! Students descend on Main Arts, suited and booted ready to party into the early hours, enjoying fairground rides and NOVEMBER music acts. JULY

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GRADUATION CANINE CALMING SERENDIPITY Bangor v Aberystwyth SU ELECTIONS You’ve waited for this moment - they don’t come SOCIETY AWARDS since the moment you stepped into your student any bigger than this! This is your chance to have a say Everyone loves dogs - well, not everyone, The day when all of Bangor’s clubs but many people - and so its no surprise accommodati on. Bask in the and societi es pack out PJ Hall and the Whether you’re part in who runs your Students’ Union. of an AU Club, or just Similar to the AU Dinner, this is that this has become one of Bangor’s beauti ful Bangor sunshine Main Arts courtyard in their att empts You may even decide to run as the night that Bangor’s societi es (fi ngers crossed), show off a supporter, make sure a sabbati cal offi cer! Either way, biggest events. Organised by the SU to get you to join them! It’s a great get together for a meal and some along with Guide Dogs Cymru, it gives Main Arts to your family, shake aft ernoon so make sure you sign up to you’re in Aberystwyth expect a week of campaigning on ready to cheer on the awards. Again it’s a great night where students the chance to take a break from the VC’s hand and throw your all sorts (Seren too, of course!), have a the streets as candidates try to some brilliant people get recognised mortarboard in the air - you’re Green and Gold as we get your vote. exam revision and hang out with some go at a few sports and defi nitely grab for their contributi ons to Bangor cute guide dogs! Perfect! Just make sure a Bangor graduate! your free Dominos pizza voucher! look to reclaim the Varsity trophy! societi es. you get their early - there’s a huge line! 24 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 FILM This Summer’s Hits and Misses

his summer was full of  lms for when it came to Harley Quinn and Seth Rogen  lms, but it surprised term memory loss joke well over ries, and I was glad I did. It mixed the everyone,  lms of di erent gen- Will Smith’s Deadshot. The  lm itself me. I found a lot of the jokes amus- used in places but that might just Star Trek style with up to date action Tres, styles and tones, and just was not as good as you might expect ing, the story was very clever, and be my own opinion. It is no surprise  lms extremely well, it was fun and like any other year there were a few but not as terrible as a lot of people the voice acting was tremendous, however that it was one of the most exciting and the actors portraying de nite hits. made out. It was arguably better which included the talents of Kristen popular  lms of the summer. the lovable characters were as good One of the biggest  lms this sum- than ‘Batman vs Superman’ and has Wiig, Paul Rudd and Edward Norton. ‘Finding Dory’ wasn’t the only se- as ever, including the late Anton mer, if not the biggest, was David probably done its job in saving the With a lot of positives on show there quel to hit the big screen this sum- Yelchin. De nitely worthwhile and Ayer’s ‘Suicide Squad’. This year in DC  lm universe. (For now) weren’t too many negatives. Some mer. Both Paul Greengrass and Matt arguably as good if not better than’ general has been full of superhero Another DC  lm out this summer jokes were perhaps considered over- Damon returned for  fth instal- Star Trek’ (2009).  lms and has seen the battle between was the long awaited fan favourite used and some very o ensive at ment of the Bourne Franchise, ‘Ja- With a summer of hits however Marvel and DC at its largest. ‘Suicide ‘The Killing Joke’. Many criticised times, but only to be expected. The son Bourne’. Being a big fan of the there has to be plenty of misses. One Squad’ was DC’s next attempt to the opening which was completely animation quality itself was not the Bourne  lm series I was very excited major miss was ‘Independence Day: overtake Marvel on the  lm popular- new and not in the original graphic greatest but at the same time you for this one and I was reasonably Resurgence’. Its look and e ects ity scale but just like ‘Batman Vs Su- novel in which it explores the rela- don’t expect it to be. Overall it was happy with the end result, although were more than impressive, but like perman: Dawn of Justice’ it failed. tionship between Batman and Bat- enjoyable, but de nitely helped by it was no way near as good as the  rst its predecessor it lacks so much such Though there were several moments girl extremely di erently, which sur- the fact I thought it was going to be three. The action itself was brilliant as depth and emotion. It has the feel in Suicide Squad which made it an prised many viewers. However, the dreadful. and pulsating but failed to beat what of a  lm made for the sake of it. enjoyable summer  lm and it cer- voice acting, especially from Mark Another popular animation this we have previously seen. In the end ‘Warcraft’ was also a  lm that re- tainly had the potential, it fell short Hamill as the Joker was spectacu- summer (this time targeted at kids) I felt like it was a  lm which maybe ceived a fair share of criticism, only because of so many things. Whether lar as always and despite the weird was ‘Finding Dory’, the long awaited shouldn’t have been bothered with expected as it had a lot to live up to it was the painfully long introduction introduction it did remain loyal to sequel to the immensely popular as it didn’t o er anything new or dif- in the original and popular game. The of all the characters, the messed up its source. Ultimately, the original ‘Finding Nemo’. Though I was tenta- ferent and tried to be the same as its summer then ended in poor fashion plot or the disappointing amount of graphic novel was something that tive at  rst of the idea of a sequel to previous  lm without quite reaching with the remake of the classic ‘Ben- time the Joker was on screen. was always going to be adapted to ‘Finding Nemo’ and was nervous in the same brilliance. hur’, proving that Hollywood seems The acting was one of its  ner the big screen because of its popu- a way about viewing it, I was very ‘Star Trek Beyond’ was yet another to be running out of new ideas for points - Jared Leto was impressive larity, but at the same time it isn’t pleased with what was produced. sequel out and a very well received  lm and instead results in pointless as the Joker but there was no real made to be a  lm and should have It had the same warmth and likabil- one at that. I was very uncertain at remakes. point in him being there. There was remained untouched. ity of its previous  lm, full of laughs  rst before viewing because of the The summer of 2016 was de nitely a decent amount of good humour as Another big  lm this summer was for all ages and great performances disappointment of ‘Star Trek Into big for  lm yet again and I sure can’t well as good characters like Captain Seth Rogen’s ‘Sausage Party’. Before from cast and animators all-round. Darkness’ but I decided to give it a go wait till summer 2017 for another Boomerang and Killer Croc but un- seeing this I thought it would be an- Though not too many criticisms, I because of the strength and likeabil- round of  lms. fortunately they were overshadowed other one of those awful and painful did  nd some jokes such as the short ity of the  rst  lm in the rebooted se Films to Catch next in Theatres Whats on Later this Year Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - 30th

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Rings - 28th Oct Oliver Stone's biographical politi- The direct sequel to the infamous A remake of the 1960 western action cal thriller follows Edward Snowden 1999  lm The Blair Witch Project. Like  lm. Seven talented gun  ghters are Doctor Strange - 4th Nov (Joseph Gordon Levitt), a computer the previous  lm it too carries on the hired by the people of a small town professional who in 2013 copied and style of found footage as it focuses to protect them after they are put un- Fantastic Beasts and where to Find them - 18th Nov leaked classi ed information from on a group of college students who der siege by the industrialist Bartho- the NSA (National Security Agency) with their guides go into the woods lomew Bogue. Starring Denzel Wash- Rouge One - 16th Dec without permission and passed it on to uncover the disappearance of ington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke. to the press. Heather Donahue. A Monster Calls - 23rd Dec 24 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 Freshers Issue 2016 | Seren 25 FILM Top Picks of whats Film News in Brief This Summer’s Hits and Misses Daniel Craid offered large sum to New to Net ix remain as the iconic 007 DANIEL Craig has recently been Pan’s Labyrinth o ered $150 million by Sony to appear in two more James Bond  lms. After the release of the last SET soon after the Spanish Civil Bond  lm Spectre, Craig openly war, a young curious girl escapes admitted that he had no inten- her new life, driven and ruled by tion of reprising the role but it her ruthless sadistic new step- seems that Sony are desperate father, and enters into a dark for him to remain their 007. If but fascinating fantasy world in Craig refuses Sony aren't short which a faun gives her three tasks of choices, as Tom Hiddleston, to complete to help her discover Tom Hardy and Luther's Idris Elba her trueself. This unforgettable have all been linked to the iconic Oscar winning  lm brilliantly role. The next Bond  lm isn't due merges the genres of war and for a couple of years yet but with fantasy, and along with its great production creeping closer, Sony storytelling and direction from need to know who’s going to be Hell Boys’ Guillermo Del Toro it their Bond! becomes something truly special which will never get old. The BFI London Film Festival all set to The Wrestler go after annoucning films THE BFI London festival will be returning this October for the THIS 2008 sports drama stars 60th time. The widely regarded Mickey Rourke as Robin Ramzin- festival will run between the 5th ski, a professional wrestler who and 16th October, showcasing despite his age and poor health an array of  lms from around the still believes his life belongs in world, from independent  lm to the ring. The  lm perfectly blends documentaries and all the way his life in the ring with life outside to Oscar nomination contenders. his summer was full of  lms for when it came to Harley Quinn and Seth Rogen  lms, but it surprised term memory loss joke well over ries, and I was glad I did. It mixed the where we see his attempts to re- Some of the  lms listed include everyone,  lms of di erent gen- Will Smith’s Deadshot. The  lm itself me. I found a lot of the jokes amus- used in places but that might just Star Trek style with up to date action connect with his daughter and Ben Whetley's ‘Free Fire’ starring Tres, styles and tones, and just was not as good as you might expect ing, the story was very clever, and be my own opinion. It is no surprise  lms extremely well, it was fun and  nd romance with a new woman. Cillian Murphy and current Os- like any other year there were a few but not as terrible as a lot of people the voice acting was tremendous, however that it was one of the most exciting and the actors portraying A  lm that's e ective in many dif- car holder for best actress Brie de nite hits. made out. It was arguably better which included the talents of Kristen popular  lms of the summer. the lovable characters were as good ferent ways and certainly not just Larson. Amma Asante’s ‘A United One of the biggest  lms this sum- than ‘Batman vs Superman’ and has Wiig, Paul Rudd and Edward Norton. ‘Finding Dory’ wasn’t the only se- as ever, including the late Anton for wrestling fans. A worthwhile Kingdom’, starring David Oye- mer, if not the biggest, was David probably done its job in saving the With a lot of positives on show there quel to hit the big screen this sum- Yelchin. De nitely worthwhile and watch, with an ending which will lowo and Rosamund Pike is also Ayer’s ‘Suicide Squad’. This year in DC  lm universe. (For now) weren’t too many negatives. Some mer. Both Paul Greengrass and Matt arguably as good if not better than’ leave you pondering long after set to make a big impact. Anoth- general has been full of superhero Another DC  lm out this summer jokes were perhaps considered over- Damon returned for  fth instal- Star Trek’ (2009). the credits  nish. er long awaited  lm is the adap-  lms and has seen the battle between was the long awaited fan favourite used and some very o ensive at ment of the Bourne Franchise, ‘Ja- With a summer of hits however tation of the popular Patrick Ness Marvel and DC at its largest. ‘Suicide ‘The Killing Joke’. Many criticised times, but only to be expected. The son Bourne’. Being a big fan of the there has to be plenty of misses. One novel ‘A Monster Calls’, which is all Squad’ was DC’s next attempt to the opening which was completely animation quality itself was not the Bourne  lm series I was very excited major miss was ‘Independence Day: set to be a favourite. Other  lms overtake Marvel on the  lm popular- Z for Zachariah new and not in the original graphic greatest but at the same time you for this one and I was reasonably Resurgence’. Its look and e ects to be show are ‘La La Land’, ‘Birth ity scale but just like ‘Batman Vs Su- novel in which it explores the rela- don’t expect it to be. Overall it was happy with the end result, although were more than impressive, but like of a Nation’ (remake), ‘Bleed for perman: Dawn of Justice’ it failed. tionship between Batman and Bat- enjoyable, but de nitely helped by it was no way near as good as the  rst its predecessor it lacks so much such this’ and so much more. The festi- Though there were several moments girl extremely di erently, which sur- the fact I thought it was going to be three. The action itself was brilliant as depth and emotion. It has the feel AFTER a disaster spreads and val itself will be showing over 250 in Suicide Squad which made it an prised many viewers. However, the dreadful. and pulsating but failed to beat what of a  lm made for the sake of it. wipes out nearly all of humanity.  lms, both feature and shorts in- enjoyable summer  lm and it cer- voice acting, especially from Mark Another popular animation this we have previously seen. In the end ‘Warcraft’ was also a  lm that re- Two men (Chris Pine and Chiwe- cluding 18 premieres. Something tainly had the potential, it fell short Hamill as the Joker was spectacu- summer (this time targeted at kids) I felt like it was a  lm which maybe ceived a fair share of criticism, only tel Ejiofor) and a woman (Mar- de nitely for everyone to enjoy. because of so many things. Whether lar as always and despite the weird was ‘Finding Dory’, the long awaited shouldn’t have been bothered with expected as it had a lot to live up to got Robbie)  nd each other and it was the painfully long introduction introduction it did remain loyal to sequel to the immensely popular as it didn’t o er anything new or dif- in the original and popular game. The struggle with post-apocalyptic of all the characters, the messed up its source. Ultimately, the original ‘Finding Nemo’. Though I was tenta- ferent and tried to be the same as its summer then ended in poor fashion life as a love triangle between plot or the disappointing amount of graphic novel was something that tive at  rst of the idea of a sequel to previous  lm without quite reaching with the remake of the classic ‘Ben- them all emerges. A  lm that has Daniel Day-Lewis to appear in time the Joker was on screen. was always going to be adapted to ‘Finding Nemo’ and was nervous in the same brilliance. hur’, proving that Hollywood seems spilt critics but certainly worthy The acting was one of its  ner the big screen because of its popu- a way about viewing it, I was very ‘Star Trek Beyond’ was yet another to be running out of new ideas for of anyone's attention. With great new film since 2012’s Lincoln. points - Jared Leto was impressive larity, but at the same time it isn’t pleased with what was produced. sequel out and a very well received  lm and instead results in pointless acting all round and simple but as the Joker but there was no real made to be a  lm and should have It had the same warmth and likabil- one at that. I was very uncertain at remakes. e ective plot, it all makes for an IT was recently announced that point in him being there. There was remained untouched. ity of its previous  lm, full of laughs  rst before viewing because of the The summer of 2016 was de nitely interesting watch. Daniel Day-Lewis will be appear- a decent amount of good humour as Another big  lm this summer was for all ages and great performances disappointment of ‘Star Trek Into big for  lm yet again and I sure can’t ing in his  rst  lm since playing well as good characters like Captain Seth Rogen’s ‘Sausage Party’. Before from cast and animators all-round. Darkness’ but I decided to give it a go wait till summer 2017 for another the title role in 2012’s ‘Lincoln’. Boomerang and Killer Croc but un- seeing this I thought it would be an- Though not too many criticisms, I because of the strength and likeabil- round of  lms. Day-Lewis will be reuniting with fortunately they were overshadowed other one of those awful and painful did  nd some jokes such as the short ity of the  rst  lm in the rebooted se director Paul Thomas Anderson In the Valley who both worked together on of Elah the multi Oscar winning ‘There Will Be Blood’, which also won Whats on Later this Year Day-Lewis the Best Actor Oscar. Films to Catch next in Theatres The  lm is yet to be titled but Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - 30th BASED on actual real life events, an the story will focus on the 1950s ex-military investigator, Hank Deer- fashion scene. Filming will begin Snowden Blair Witch Magnificent Seven The Girl on the Train - 7th Oct  eld teams up with a private detec- at the start of next year and could tive when his son, (who went AWOL be released by the end of 2017. Rings - 28th Oct while  ghting in Iraq) is found dead. Daniel Day-Lewis is known for Oliver Stone's biographical politi- The direct sequel to the infamous A remake of the 1960 western action His father pushes himself to the limit picking his roles with great care cal thriller follows Edward Snowden 1999  lm The Blair Witch Project. Like  lm. Seven talented gun  ghters are Doctor Strange - 4th Nov during the investigation to  nd the and always gives a tremendous (Joseph Gordon Levitt), a computer the previous  lm it too carries on the hired by the people of a small town unknown truth of his son's death. performance in each one. With professional who in 2013 copied and style of found footage as it focuses to protect them after they are put un- Fantastic Beasts and where to Find them - 18th Nov Starring a strong stellar cast of Tom- three best actor Oscars and four leaked classi ed information from on a group of college students who der siege by the industrialist Bartho- my Lee Jones and Charlize Theron, a BAFTAs to his name, this upcom- the NSA (National Security Agency) with their guides go into the woods lomew Bogue. Starring Denzel Wash- Rouge One - 16th Dec truly great  lm praised by numerous ing  lm is de nitely one to look without permission and passed it on to uncover the disappearance of ington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke. critics. out for. to the press. Heather Donahue. A Monster Calls - 23rd Dec 26 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 TV Review: 102 Minutes That Changed America: by LISA WARE

his week saw the commemoration of  fteen Tyears since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on 9/11/2001. The attack resulted in the loss of 2,606 lives which was witnessed and recorded by thousands of bystanders, journalists, and emergency services, both at ground zero and in the surrounding suburbs of New York. Of the three documentaries aired by More4 that I have viewed this week I found 102 Minutes that Changed America to be the most compelling account of the events. The Walking Dead Season 7: Heres Negan!! The documentary is seen through t’s been an incredibly long the eyes of those that witnessed and Abraham Eugene Maggie summer for fans of The Walking Many people’s tip for the bat The fact that he gave Rick the bullet Going down with a mysterious illness recorded the unfathomable horror, IDead following the season six although Michael Cuditz appeared recipe in the  nale coupled with his which forced the group on the road following their dawning realisation  nale. It’s been a summer  lled to rule himself out of the running emergence as a willing hero means in the  rst place, her death would be that what they originally thought of with guessing games and theory in a recent interview. However, with that Eugene is right in the frame. huge! The fact that she’s pregnant as an horri c freak accident was in hunting as we await to see which his story appearing to have run While not carrying the weight of a would only add to the emotional fact a terrorist attack. of our main cast caught the barbed its course could Cuditz have been Michone or a Daryl, his death would impact. Even the Walking Dead The di erent perspectives of the wire end of Negans beloved bat, merely trying to throw us o the trail. still be a big deal if only because his Writer’s wouldn’t have the guts to kill footage, from those in the immediate Lucille. Last we saw, Negan was mullet would be a huge loss to the a pregnant woman though, would vicinity, to families watching on battering one poor unfortunate to show! they? tv, students, the crowd watching death but just who was it? As we Michonne in Times Square, and emergency await to  nd out for sure, here are Neither of Ricks recent love interests services, showed a deeper insight the runners and riders.. are still around so could Michonne Daryl The Outsiders into the spontaneous human jumping into his bed have put her It’s been assumed for a long time that You don’t pull something like this reaction to the crisis than would Glenn in the frame. It’s fair to say that her he would replace Glen as Negans then use it to dispatch a minor have been evident in a professionally It’s been widely stated that Glenn is death would have a huge impact victim once these scenes made character. That surely puts the likes of  lmed documentary. Negans victim in the comics upon for both Rick and Carl which would their way onto the TV show. A huge Aaron, Rosita and Sacha on the pile The images and sounds are not which the TWD is based which surely de nitely drive a revenge mission fan favourite, there’s no doubt that marked safe. Alongside these, Rick tainted by commentary and music, makes him a favourite in the show. against Negan. Would the new big his death would cause a tidal wave and Carl are presumed safe due to comments Negan made in the  nale. and the footage is shown in real While his death wouldn’t necessarily bad of the Walking Dead really kill a of emotion among the shows fan time as events unfold, making for an be a shock, it would still have a huge woman though? base. However, with rumours linking The Walking Dead returns for intense stream of emotional audio, impact due to how long he’s been in upcoming scenes between him its seventh season at the end of and visual imagery that both disturbs the show. and Negan it looks like he could be October. and compels in equal measure. The spared...for now at least. fear, disbelief, and utter chaos is an almost palpable body blow to the viewer. 9/11 can be said to be the 21st century’s Kennedy event. No-one who witnessed it will ever forget 60 Years Of BBC Comedy where they were, who they were he BBC is pretty well renowned for its comedy output. Shows such as Only Fools And Horses, Dads Army, Are You Being Served, Goodnight Sweetheart, Till with, and how they felt, and this Death Us Do Part and Steptoe and Son are all part of the BBC comedy archive. To celebrate this archive and sixty years since Hancock’s Half Hour began superbly edited documentary the BBC’s comedy output, a season of comedy programming has been airing across BBC One, Two and Four. Old favourites have returned such as Porridge captures humanity in hundreds of T and Goodnight Sweetheart, some have returned pretty much as they were albeit with a di erent cast such as Are You Being Served while Young Hyacinth gave visceral, emotional moments. This is us a prequel to Keeping up Appearances. Alongside these, the BBC have also been airing a series of Lost Sitcoms, new episodes of Steptoe and Son, Hancock’s hard-hitting and raw and not for the Half Hour and Till Death Us Do Part. Using completely new casts but the original sets and scripts, these new editions to old favourites have proved strangely faint-hearted and easily disturbed, successful. Finally, new pilots to potential new series’ have been airing. With all of this new comedy, here are my picks of what the BBC have aired so far. but if you are to watch just one documentary about 9/11 then this one I would highly recommend. Goodnight Sweetheart A new full series is surely only a Porridge Till Death Us Do Part matter of time as demand is quite As a huge fan of the original series, clearly there. This was another I had big hopes The  rst of the ‘Lost Sitcoms’, this this was one special I had high for due to my a ection for the was a delightful and funny tribute hopes for. Taking place seventeen original Ronnie Barker starring to the original Warren Mitchell years later, the special found time- series. Switching the action from starring series. Replacing Mitchell as Alf Garnett was Simon Day who was travelling TV repairman Gary Sparrow Slade to H.M.P. Wakeley, this modern great in the role. Using an original still permanently stuck in the past update followed Kevin Bishops Nigel script to an episode which was lost although time had moved on from Norman Fletcher (grandson of the from the BBC archives, the episode wartime London to the swinging original ‘Fletch’) as he was jailed revolved around Alf Garnetts sixties. Following a run in with for computer hacking. Scripted by attempts to get some tea. Not the himself as a newborn baby though, the original writers, this was a great most imaginative of concepts, it Gary was quickly transported to the tribute to the old series with Bishop was an episode which brought back modern day. Cue Smartphone gags pulling o Barkers old mannerisms memories of sitcoms of old. aplenty as Gary struggled to adapt to a tee. Alongside Goodnight to the twenty  rst century after the Sweetheart, it’s absolutely begging best part of two decades trapped in for a full series to be commissioned the past. by the BBC. So far, this has arguably been a great success with it trending on Twitter for six hours following transmission. Freshers Issue 2016 | Seren 27 TV The Return Of Saturday Nights

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It was a triumphant return for Gary Sparrows time-traveling to-repairman in GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART while over on ITV, we were  nally reunited with our friends in’t North in COLD FEET. Also on ITV, the Autumn Sunday evening schedule kicked o in style with a lavish retelling of the early part of Queen Victoria’s reign in VICTORIA. t’s fair to say that you can judge to the judging panel of Louie Walsh themselves stood on that famous much business as usual for Strictly… Over on Net ix, our binge-watching the time of year by the Saturday and Nicole Scherzinger while Simon X in front of the judges. In many The judging panel is unchanged and habits were settled with the Inight reality show. Dancing on Ice Cowell and Sharon Osbourne ways that’s why the show retains the Tess Daly returns for hosting duties mysterious STRANGER THINGs used to keep us warm during those continue on from last year. Returning popularity it does. We all know that alongside Claudia Winkleman. while earlier on in the summer, cold January evenings. Big Brother to hosting duties is Dermot O’Leary, there’s more that goes on behind the Among those vying to win the Amazon gave us a stunning second heralds in the summer months and a man who was to the X Factor what scenes than what we see on screen glitterball trophy are Olympic Long season of OUTLANDER. you always know that Christmas Gary Lineker is to Match of the Day but we don’t care. Jumper Greg Rutherford, EastEnder is coming when I’m a Celebrity… before he took last year o . In regards Coming back slightly later than Tameka Empson, Tv Presenter Laura begins its three week run. Well when to the judging panel, it feels nice and The X-Factor, over on the Beeb, is Whitmore, Popstar Anastacia and The X-Factor and Strictly Come a return to what made the show so Strictly Come Dancing. With its usual Politician Ed Balls. While we are set Dancing resume their traditional good in the  rst place. mix of star dancers and celebs with to see any of them actually dance, it’s competition for Britains Saturday Much of The X-Factor remains the two left feet, this years fourteenth sure to be a hotly contested series, evening viewership, we all know that same with the usual mix of emotional series has already been publicised especially when we get down to the the end of Summer is nigh. stories, deluded caterwaulers and as head judge Len Goodmans  nal closing stages. The X-Factor is back with a return outstanding ‘discoveries’  nding one. Other than that, it is pretty Net ix Watch: Stranger Things et ix has really been knocking Cards and Narcos have all proved such as scienti c experimentation, it out of the park when extremely successful too. One show other dimensions, monsters and it comes to their original has had everybody talking recently super-human abilities, Stranger N Things is quite literally one of the content recently. Their team-up with though, namely the aptly titled Marvel has resulted in shows like eighties throwback Stranger Things. strangest things I’ve ever watched. The storyline of the show revolves It’s almost never ending homage Daredevil, Jessica Jones with Luke to the eighties, coupled with its Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher and around a young boy going missing TV in a small American town in the mysterious feel make it one of The Defenders all incoming. Orange Net ix’s must-see shows right now. is the New Black, Sense8, House of eighties. Bringing forward concepts Hell Channel Four gave us trash television at its most awkwardest with NAKED ATTRACTION while E4 dished up yet more mis-representation with TATTOO FIXERS. Sticking with Channel 4, we got Z-list celebrities joining a dating agency in CELEBS GO DATING. Meanwhile, over on Amazon Prime a Patrick Warburton- less THE TICK reboot fell decidedly  at despite the best e orts of new lead Peter Sera nowicz.

Review: Victoria by CHANTAL JACKSON the journey she embarked on when girl who is unaware of how signi cant episode which mimics her innocent she evolved into one of the most her duty is to her country. She is fragility as she is yet to be moulded enna Coleman has left her role of in uential Queen’s of Britain. Not arguably too biased in her political into the female monarch that is Clara Oswald in the Doctor Who only did she reject societal values decision making and she becomes expected of her. Despite the reign Jseries and is now playing the at the time in particular marriage emotionally attached and infatuated of Victoria, she refused to be de ned respectable role of Queen Victoria, but she also stands up for what she with her PM Lord Melbourne; which by the conventional expectations one of the most empowering believed was right given her  ercely as we know given their distinct social enforced on her and this creates a monarchs in British history. What is independent and compassionate positions is inappropriate particularly hopeful insight for the audience as intriguing about this programme, nature. Never did she abuse her when she confesses her feelings she tackles the inevitable change is that we are invited to re ect on power to oppress or belittle people. for him. Victoria  nds comfort in and overcome her fear of failure. Victoria’s personal life and witness At  rst she is portrayed as a very naïve the porcelain doll shown in the  rst 28 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 GAMES

that EA have been able to spend a lot In the constant battle for suprem- Well, EA have once again decided of time making sure that whatever acy, EA have employed the use of to take another look at the way you path you take you’ll get a beautiful Frostbite - the powerful game en- take setpieces, and the way you de- and immersive experience - with the gine that has recently been used in fend them too. behind-the-scenes areas of each of titles such as Star Wars: Battlefront First impressions? Corners make the 20 Premier League clubs lovingly and Battle eld 4. The intention is more sense - you can now choose recreated. that playing FIFA 17 will feel more where you want the ball to go, Much like in previous iterations of like watching a live game on tv; bet- whether you want to hit it direct or the Player Career you will be give tar- ter lighting, more emotion from the loop it. But you do have to put a bit of gets to meet by your coach, only this player models and more realistic e ort into making sure the ball goes year you will have much more con- movement all round from the players where you want. trol over achieving them including and the AI. Penalties have been completely re- during your training sessions. First impressions from the demo written. You can now change your A lot of American sports games are that graphics have de nitely im- run up position, control your run up have similar modes where the player proved, player models look more life- and then target your shot - I’ve yet to takes control by making o pitch de- like (as do fans) but in comparison to hit a penalty with any real power! As cisions, talking with teammates, the PES it is still slightly lacking. for saving penalties, your keeper now media and their coaches. seems to react much better when The way you react in conversations Active Intelligence you tell him to dive, so that’s some- ootball’s coming home. Uncharted, The Last of Us or Assas- will a ect your likeability with fans, thing, right? Or at least to the homes of sin’s Creed) and so being able to play teammates and the manager. It is in- FIFA 17 has also made improve- Whilst it’s going to be more di cult Ffootball-loving games console through a purpose-built storyline on teresting to see the FIFA franchise go ments on gameplay and claims to to get something from a set piece, EA owners later this month. FIFA is a bit of a dream come true for down this route whilst also throwing have more intelligent all-round play- do reckon that when we do it’ll be It's the time of year when midnight me. a lot of work into an immersive sto- ers. I’ve only played 4 or 5 matches so more rewarding - and of course more queues form at the 24 hour Tesco, The Journey is a pimped up player ryline and the tiny glimpse available far, but there are de nitely elements realistic (the buzzword of this year’s gamers wait by the letterbox for the career mode, which sees you play as in the recently released demo speaks that feel more real. game perhaps?). And when you do postman, and productivity levels Alex Hunter, a young footballer look- volumes - spoiler, it’s gonna be good! Your opponents feel more lifelike, manage to slot home, curling around face a downward spiral for at least a ing to become the next big thing in you can’t just push them out the the wall, there’s a few cool new cel- week as we get to grips with EA’s lat- the Premier League alongside his Frostbite Powered Graphics way, they are a lot more sturdy. The ebrations to try out! est installment of the popular fran- childhood best friend Gareth Walker. same can be said for your own player, chise. Where the Player Career mode of FIFA or PES? That’s the debate that who will guard the ball intelligently Other things to look out for Up until recently I was one of those previous games was a nice new ad- splits football gaming fans across and  ercly. In the small amount of doubters who never saw the point dition a few years back, it has always the world. The two games have been time I’ve spent in the game I’ve also This year FIFA have  nally brought in buying the latest installment - es- being a pretty limited aspect of the competing for years and it tends noticed the more intelligent runs be- to life the touchline with the inclu- pecially not on release day! The FIFA game. With The Journey players will to be whichever game you played tween my players, getting in behind sion of manager models. Premier franchise has often been criticised have control over so many aspects  rst you’ve become faithful to. For defenders or the awareness to steal League fans know just how big of a for its lack of innovation from year to of Hunter’s life, both on and o the me, FIFA 2000 began it all - back in the ball back after losing it. presence the managers are - espe- year, and whilst EA are not reinvent- pitch. Unfortunately you don’t have the days when ‘I support Newcastle’ Overall the game feels a little slug- cially with the edition of Mourinho ing the wheel there’s still a good few any control over the physical ap- didn’t get you an apologetic look and gish so far - whether that’s because and Guardiola this season - and so it's new features to look forward to in pearance of your Hunter, which for a an ‘I’m sorry’. its the demo or because I’m adjusting a bit of a surprise it’s taken this long. FIFA 17. sports game is a bit of a shame, how- I knew of PES by the time I reached to the changes I’m not sure, but there You’ll also have the chance to ever it does mean that we should my teens, but I wasn’t interested in it. is some positive new elements. choose a character model when you The Journey expect slick character models and I don’t pretend to know a lot about start a Manager career mode this dialogue between Hunter, his team- PES, perhaps it does have better Redesigned Set Pieces year - so no more non-descript guy This is the big one. The one that mates, coaches and family. gameplay as a number of people on the sidelines wearing over baggy is dividing FIFA fans in half - is it a The mode has been advertised have told me, but the lack of licenses Remember the days where you clothes! pointless novelty or a welcome ad- as limited to Premier League clubs was enough to put me o . As daft as could easily ‘bend it like Beckham’ dition to the series? Personally, I’m in though I’m not actually too sure how it sounds, over the past few years, I with the help of that slightly pixelat- The full game is available instore and the welcome camp. FIFA aside I tend true that is (you can apparently still have bought the most recent FIFA ed, ugly gradient arrow on the old online from 29th September on PS4, to only enjoy video games that are join Newcastle - good news to me at game just so that I can play in the FIFA games? Or when a penalty actu- XBox One and PC. heavily focused on the story (think least!). If its true then it at least means most up to date of kits. ally went where you wanted it to go? Freshers Issue 2016 | Seren 29 GADGETS

by EMMA JEWKES make your way to the centre of the what you will encounter. Of course, particularly hostile planet 'Hell Hole' sense of direction. While I don't think universe. You can do this however you do have clues as you approach. and some of its creatures 'Evil Hell you could ever truly get bored with he  rst thing to notice about you choose to. You can follow the Red planets tend to be toxic or hot, Spiders'. It is still a great idea though No Man’s Sky (especially with Hello No Man’s Sky is how epic it is in coordinates of the in game galactic white ones are generally covered in with your named discoveries being Games working on free updates con- Tits scope. A billed 18 Quintillion map or you can forge your own route snow and ice. Seas and Oceans can saved for others to  nd and see. stantly) I do think that it has a certain planets just waiting to be explored! through the stars. Along the way you also be made out from the depths of Aside from the planetary explora- novelty value which could wear o . To put that into perspective, if you can upgrade your suit, your ship and space. tion, you spend an awful lot of time However, three days in and I'm still were to visit every planet and spend your multi-tool while coming into Once you land on a planet, the in space. Whether it's making your hooked and eager to visit yet anoth- one second on each, with no travel contact with a variety of di erent al- wonder continues with the animals way through an asteroid  eld back er di erent planet. One thing I need time between, it would still take you ien species and landscapes. you encounter and the plant life. The to a space station or  ghting o to say before wrapping this up is that 5 billion years to do. That’s real, 365 First and foremost, No Man’s Sky is species of wildlife vary greatly with space pirates, you'll rarely be bored. there are issues with the graphics day human years by the way, not an exploration game. At least that's some being dangerous while others You can also attack trade freighters and performance. On more than one speedy game years. what I take it as. There's di erent are docile and friendly. This, along- should you choose although this occasion I've launched from a planet So, with a game of that magnitude, elements like survival, combat and side the planets varying weather quickly attracts the attention of the only to wind up in space almost in- where do you start? Well, you start trading involved but exploration is systems and climates is where the in game police (referred to as senti- stantly. Also, the graphics aren’t the on a random planet at the edge of what draws me in. The planets are survival aspect of the game comes nels these exist both in space and on best. However, with the pure magni- the universe with a crashed ship and procedurally generated using a com- in. Don't refuel your hazard suit and a planets and attack you based on a tude of the game I can forgive these broken multi-tool (your multi-tool plex system of numbers and equa- toxic dust storm can kill you. GTA style wanted level). small problems. There are no load is like the swiss army knife of weap- tions. For this reason, each and every With all of this new discovery Personally, I'm really enjoying the screens (apart from when you jump onry. You use it to scan, mine and planet you land on is di erent. Some comes the opportunity to name your game. There are repetitive moments, to a new star system) and you feel kill things). Once you've  xed your even have moons. Some are incred-  nds whether they be star systems, such as the mining aspect, but the truly like you are in charge of your ship and left your starter planet the ibly hot, others are ice cold. Others planets, planetary landmarks,  ora sense of wonder when landing on own destiny. For me, that’s enough universe is quite literally your oyster. are toxic while some are dead waste- or fauna; all can be named and up- a new planet or moon is great. Al- to keep going back. You can pretty much do what you lands. It is that wonder, when you  rst loaded to the universe encyclopedia. though there are no missions to want although the central goal is to head to a planet that draws you in. For me, this did wear o quite quickly speak of, you are directed to cer- Until you land you truly don't know although not before I'd renamed one tain places which gives the game a BEST TECH OFFERS FOR STUDENTS Did you know that there’s tonnes of great o ers available to students - and not just those that you get from an NUS Card. We’ve picked out some of our favourite technology related o ers, you’re welcome!

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by FINNIAN SHARDLOW Speaking of familiar faces, headlin- shadows of the Welsh mountains. A classical in uenced chamber pop. silenced all. After inviting a hand- ers James Blake and Laura Marling composed start to a perfect festival. Then scurrying over to Unknown ful of audience members onto the ooking into the beams of sun- have both graced the elegant set- A showery Saturday opened strong- Mortal Orchestra only to  nd lead stage earlier in the show, a cheery light piercing through the Far ting of Green Man before. This time ly with Nordic tales in the Walled Gar- singer, Ruban Nielson, opting for Stuart Murdoch thought he’d get the LOut tent towards the frothy, round they ascend to the top of a bill den as female trio I See Rivers echoed a quick career change. He was  n- crowd involved yet again. I doubt cumbersome clouds nestling up bringing a rich abundance of indie, images of rural landscapes through ished with the musician lifestyle and he predicted what was coming. The against the picturesque Brecon Bea- electronica and folk unrelenting in drifting folk melodies. The same ven- decided to get back to his  rst love: boogying  gure of what appeared to cons, Kevin Morby remarked: “It’s like quality. ue later showcased animated indie climbing. Speci cally, the stage’s be someone donning a hi-vis jacket – playing inside a womb!” A peculiar Agonising as they are, clashes – rockers BC Camplight along with the sca olding. A truly mad conclusion steward or otherwise – seemed to be statement, but I couldn’t help but more often than not – are the symbol mellow  nger-picking guitars of The to a marvellous set list of acid in- the catalyst. All order collapsed as a feel some of its sentiment was rather of a stellar line-up. And there were Weather Station. Honestly, you could duced psych. sea of bodies clambered on stage to apt. The whole festival is rife with a quite a few signi cant ones. For ex- stay in this place from  rst act to last Surely this was an astounding stunt join the surreal party. sweeping brotherly camaraderie. A ample, California rockers Grandaddy and come away with a bounty of that couldn’t possibly be topped? A beautiful moment where art- profound aura of acceptance that clashing with Belle & Sebastian’s exu- highlights; whoever is booking these Well, Belle & Sebastian had other ists and admirers rubbed shoulders, swallows festival veterans, families berant Sunday bash gave me a pains- bands deserves a knighthood. ideas. dancing as one. A moment which and millennial neo-hippies alike in taking decision to make. However, On the Mountain Stage, a notable The Glaswegian headliners brought epitomised the festival. No egos. No the grandeur of the Welsh country- it’s testament to the sheer wealth of mention for Claire Maguire who was the festival to an enchanting close, judgement. Just music. Just love. side. acts the lineup has to o er. brought to tears by an unsurpris- captivating hardcore fans as well as Green Man is an escapist’s vision of Dissimilar to the likes of Latitude Glanusk Park’s wet weekend came ingly thoughtful Green Man crowd. an entirely new generation of mu- a musical and social utopia. One mys- Festival – where the family emphasis much like a wave, soothingly mount- It came after being showered in ado- sic lovers. The ensemble’s brand of tical weekend of collective harmony is glaring – Green Man falls just on ing on the Friday, thrusting forward ration during what was evidently an 60’s infused folk-pop is clearly time- that shines in a year otherwise full of the right side of family friendly. It’s on the Saturday and crashing in an earnest, heartening and cathartic less as every track triggered pock- unscrupulous political twaddle. a festival that facilitates families as array of vivid sound on the Sunday. performance for the singer-song- ets of jovial prancing. It halted only No other festival comes close. opposed to a festival that’s outright Launching the opening day were writer. for the delicate tune of Piazza, New engineered for them. Strolling into Oliver Coates’ rousing beats over- High points weren’t only to be York Catcher, a quirky love song that my  rst Latitude I distinctly remem- whelmed by majestic Cello. Later on, found in the music though. Paul ber feeling as if I’d crudely hijacked a the resonant wails of Julianna Bar- Fegan’s music documentary Where birthday party at Wacky Warehouse. wick coated her in a dazing smoke- You Want To Be follows cult  gure That sense didn’t re-emerge at Green screen of emotion. Evening ap- Aidan Mo at on an uplifting explo- Man. There’s a subconscious consen- proached and the intensity started ration into timeworn Scottish bal- sus that,  rst and foremost, this is a to bubble  ercely in the form of Ka- lads. I couldn’t help a wry chuckle proper festival. That means embrac- masi Washington’s unhindered jazz when panicked parents and children ing all the mud traipsing, tent  ood- trance. Let’s not forget the Walled evacuated the Cinedrome to escape ing goodness that goes with it. Garden stage, an enclosed bliss earshot of The Ball of Kirriemuir, an Don’t assume that it’s a festival for which featured back to back gems 1880s ballad describing an orgy in the experienced though. The atmos- in synthstress Kelly Lee Owens and great detail, which Mo at himself phere is ideal for a festival newbie. It’s eccentric frontman Wesley Gonzalez. came out to perform following the passionate but not frenzied. Relaxed As night fell, a horde of festival go-  lm. but not bland. In fact, Green Man is ers lay in anticipation for the minimal- The  nal day proved to be a hec- the genuine home to a true balance ist delights of James Blake. Although tic one with a merciless streak of of everything that makes festivals so a real coup was late announcement unmissable artists peppered across magni cent. All on a cosy site where Golden Fable who adorned the Ris- various stages. It had me in a Benny directions are a doddle and the same ing Stage with saintly folk vibes to Hill-esque dash from Whitney’s sun familiar faces keep cropping up. counter the harrowing jet black soaked indie rhythms to Julia Holter’s Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 31 MUSIC INTERVIEW: Will Pollard of Night Owls

Night Owls are a Leeds duo drilling a distinctive edge into the stereotypical Grunge sound. A sound that, for me, has been begging for an alternative perspective to freshen up the entire genre. I think Night Owls o er that. It’s still abrasive, it’s still gritty, it still screams Grunge. It just feels more colourful, spirited, and, most importantly, ridiculously catchy. I spoke to drummer and singer Will about grunge, their upcoming EP and the personality within the band.

by FINNIAN SHARDLOW On your track ‘Call Me Out’ – were I don’t want to be compared to Kurt You can see that in your photo- Would you sacri ce your fun if you you going for those really nice Cobain on every YouTube video we shoots where Liam has a towel on his were o ered major label super How did the Night Owls duo come harmonies? ever do. I guess it’s bound to happen head and you’re brushing your teeth. stardom? about? No not really. When we were writ- though. I watch music videos on You- No doubt they were your ideas? That’s such a di cult question. Pay Basically, me and Liam have been in ing the song, it was just me singing Tube all the time and you see every- That photoshoot was done in my the bills or have a laugh? It just de- bands since we were about fourteen it in the rehearsal. When we got into body commenting like: “This sounds house! We were having photos done pends. If someone came along and people can be very unreliable. the studio, the chorus needed  lling like the Bee Gees” or something or upstairs on the bed and they came and said: “Right, you’ve got to be We thought sod it, let’s start a two out. So I was like: “Liam, sing this.” Be- “This sounds like Nirvana.” It’s going out crap. I was like: “You know what, The 1975.” I’d say no thanks. I don’t piece. cause he has a higher voice than me. to happen whatever. If we’re going to let’s go in the shower. Liam take your think I could do it to myself because Because we’ve known each other So it’s not full on grunge. It’s more get compared to someone then we shirt o and put that towel on your it wouldn’t be the same band. for so long we just click. If I have an sing-y, if you get me? In the second can’t really stop it. Probably going to head and I’ll start brushing my teeth I would love to be a massive band, idea Liam will just bounce o it. If we chorus of ‘Call Me Out’, Liam does get sick of it but there’s nothing we or sit on the bog.” it’s just so di cult nowadays. Now don’t like something, because there’s that little, angelic backing vocal. can do. That’s just how people are. There’s one where I’m mowing the we’ve been given a record label to only two of us – and we’re best mates So it’s more poppy than straight up lawn and Liam is just stood there put stu out on I just want to enjoy – we’ll just be like: “Nah, that’s sh*t.” grunge, but the grunge is still there. So the EP, ‘Informaldehyde’ – what with a pair of clippers; there’s one myself. If something really big comes It’s very straightforward. Being a two- We always try and  t loads of hooks does that mean? where we’re holding my dog and from it that’s awesome but you’ve piece is probably the easiest way for in there to make you remember it. I Honestly. Sometimes I’ll just come looking at it. Also, there’s one where just have to take things for what they writing music in my opinion. It was suppose that’s not a fully conscious up with random words in my head. Liam was sat playing the piano and are. Say Kaiser Chiefs were on a major Royal Blood who really pushed it o . decision, it’s just something that So, a while ago in Leeds, they had Liam cannot play the piano so he’s record label and they got dropped. But now it’s become a thing where came about naturally. That’s just the the Damien Hirst exhibition and just sat there looking really rigid. It Things like that can happen, things everyone gets compared to a two- way we write songs. I wouldn’t want they had a sheep in formaldehyde was a funny day. can change instantly. So I’m just try- piece if you are a two-piece. That can to listen to a song where there’s where it’s frozen in a glass box. I was ing to have fun at the moment. be a bit annoying. nothing catchy about it. like: “In formaldehyde… I suppose it So would you like to be received From the rest of the EP, we don’t re- could be ‘informal’.” It was just a weird as this weird, crazy band? So do you think about fun before What is it about grunge that makes ally have as much stu like that (‘Call thought process. Someone posted our video on artistic direction? it such a point of in uence? Me Out’). That’s because of the tone But we’re really happy with the some Facebook group thing earlier I think the fun needs a result in the Nirvana are the biggest grunge of the track. When I look back, I do EP and with how much positive yesterday and there were two people music. If I’m being 100% honest I’m band ever. The thing that attracted think we could have added a bit here feedback the songs are getting. We who were like: “I don’t really get it.” I a complete perfectionist. If I’m not me to grunge from the Nirvana as- and there or whatever. haven’t even been a band for a full think people – even if you’re not in happy with a song then it’s not go- pect of things is that it’s so heavy yet ‘Call Me Out’ was the last song we year yet and we’ve got great feed- a band – try to take listening to mu- ing to go anywhere. We’ll just scrap so catchy and melodic at the same recorded from the EP, so it might back from everyone. I think this is the sic too seriously and don’t take it for it. The music always comes  rst. You time. It’s got things from both ex- sound a bit more hooky and poppy foundation for what Night Owls is. what it is. So I’d like to be received as write the song. You write a really tremes of music. So I think that’s why than the rest of it. We’re writing stu the band who try to approach being good song. Get it done. Have a laugh fans love it so much. Say if you look at that’s coming next and it’s all very Some bands take things really, in a band a little bit di erently. while you’re doing it because then the heavy metal scene, people follow much like ‘Call Me Out’. really seriously – where does your People de nitely try and take things that comes through in the recording. it almost like a cult. I think when you happy attitude come from? very seriously and instil their opinion Doesn’t mean we’re really serious listen to heavy music you can feel How do you feel about vocal com- I don’t know. I think that’s just how upon you. People also follow another when we’re writing the music but we the emotion from it. When you put it parisons to Kurt Cobain? me and Liam are. There’s not a mo- person’s opinion: “He said that band are serious about it. We always want with the catchy stu as well – like for I think it’s great because Kurt Co- ment where we’re not trying to make are crap, so I think that band are crap to write good tunes. me with Nirvana’s music – you can re- bain’s got a great voice. At the same each other laugh or do something as well. My mates don’t like it, I don’t ally connect to it as well. time, I do have a Yorkshire accent weird or stupid. Bands who quit be- like it.” READ THE FULL INTERVIEW & AUDIO Last weekend we played Gold when I sing, so if you’re Kurt Cobain cause they’re not being successful I think its great people can voice ON OUR WEBSITE: Sounds Festival and we were on the with a Yorkshire accent I suppose so. enough are doing it for the wrong their opinion freely wherever or SEREN.BANGOR.AC.UK bill with a load of indie bands but But I don’t mind that. Kurt Cobain is reasons. Music isn’t about being whenever they want. But some peo- people were still getting into it. It the bomb. It  ts the style and that’s cool, famous and rich or whatever. ple start to get carried away with: “Oh doesn’t matter where you are peo- just the way I sing to be honest. It’s It’s about having fun and enjoying that’s not cool” or “oh that’s not very ple will always like that kind of mu- not me trying to copy Kurt Cobain, yourself. Me and Liam are just a pair Tumblr.” sic (grunge) even if you like Foals or but if I sound like him it’s not exactly of weirdos who embody it through something. a bad thing. our music. 32 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 FOOD AND DRINK A Guided Tour of Bangor’s Food & Drink Hot Spots FOOD

Mike’s Bites Noodle One Belle Vue 1815 The Harp MIKE’S Bites is the best hangover IF you ask a Bangor Student what is BELLE Vue is a place that every stu- 1815, named after the year of the FOR me The Harp is on this list for spot in Bangor, not is it only a 5-min- there favourite place to eat in Ban- dent learns to love. With its combina- Battle of Waterloo, is located on Wa- one special reason, it’s roast dinners. ute walk from halls, it does some of gor they will probably say Noodle tions of great atmosphere and stu- terloo Street just o the High Street. Every Sunday The Harp serves a roast the best, cooked breakfasts around. One. Located on the high street it dent-orientated vibes, it’s the place 1815 is always busy, especially with dinner carvery for only £8!! When you If what you need is something quick, is the busiest restaurant simply be- to hang out on a lazy Sunday. Belle weekend shoppers. It is known for its are away from home, lets be honest  lling but still so tasty in the morn- cause of the students. Noodle one Vue has a reputation in Bangor for massive slices of cake, accompanied the one thing we miss the most, and ing before or after that 9am lecture serves, as you can  gure out, noo- doing one of the best Christmas din- with a delicious co ee and also the de antly cannot cook for ourselves is then you have to head to Mikes dle dished but also rice dishes and ners in town and also for having the only place in Bangor to o er Tapas a good old-fashioned roast. Well The Bites. They also o er, for the eat- all your favourite Asian foods. After most exotic burgers and my exotic dishes. The Tapas is authentic and Harp has you covered! ing machines out there, a challenge winning Serens best restaurant and I mean the animals. Over the years one of the staple things that people of consuming there largest English best local business for a couple of they have tried crocodile and ostrich come to 1815 to try. The other dishes Breakfast consisting of about 5 sau- years now, Noodle one has increased burgers, so if you’re feeling adventur- they serve are homely and rustic, sages, 5 pieces of bacon, rounds of in popularity. With its authentic long ous head down to Belle Vue on the not to mention you get your monies toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, bean, wooden benches to eat on, you share corner of College Road. worth with the huge portions. fried bread ETC. ETC. and to wash it a unique dining experience with the all down with a gallon of Britain’s  n- other people who have chosen to eat est, a cup of tea. If you complete the there. But don’t worry they will o er challenge you will win the breakfast you the option of a knife and fork. for free and have your name forever ingrained on their wall of fame. DRINK

Bar UNO Wetherspoon Feral Cat Varsity Rascals

BAR Uno will be the go-to place at EVERYONE loves a good spoons, and FERAL Cat, also known as Fat Cat’s to IF you end up joining a sports club RASCALS are mostly known for the beginning of term for all new the one is Bangor is no exception. If some older students, is a more up- here at Bangor you will de nitely be two things: crazy frogs and purple students. Located on Ffriddoedd you call it spoons or weathers, what- market bar in Bangor. It is located passing through Varsity’s doors at pussy’s. But before we jump to con- site, smack bang in the middle of the ever you choose you will probably on the high street, so in walking dis- some point. As one of the sponsor clusions these are the names of the halls, Bar Uno is a great hang out to end up spending your university life tance from the halls, and gives you to some sports team at the univer- speciality drinks that Rascals serve meet up with new friends and go for here curing hangovers with a gour- the choice of a more relaxed even- sity, varsity is a hub of students on a and can only be found here. Rascals a drink. It is super student friendly met burger and hair of the dog. But ing. Fat Cat o ers a wide range of Wednesday night as this is AU night are located in Upper Bangor at the with fellow students working behind if we fast-forward to the night before; cocktails, including a ladies night on where all the sports teams come to- bottom of Ffriddoedd Road where the bar and kitchens. Bar Uno of- spoons do great deals of drinks and a Thursday where the cocktails and gether for a night out at Academi. the halls of residence are located. It’s fers great drinks at student friendly their prices are also student friendly. buy one get one free. But don’t worry Varsity is similar to spoons in drinks a great spot to drink in groups before prices, along with a food menu. Bar Spoons have to have the biggest fellers it also has great beers on tap and prices but Varsity is popular due heading down the hill to Academi. It Uno is the hub of where Campus Life variety of drinks available from local and in the fridges, so it’s perfect for a to the fact there is a dance  oor and has a pool table and juke box and al- holds many of their events, along ales, beers, ciders, wine, cocktails and date night. DJ to dance the night away even be- ways is  lled with lively energy. with events that Bar Uno hold such so on. fore you go out. as karaoke nights and also sports on the big screen. Just a heads up, this is the place to be when the six nations or the rugby world cup is on! Freshers Issue 2016 | Seren 33 FOOD AND DRINK REVIEW

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ating out in North Wales, or divided into sections; meats, eggs at  rst, but it de nitely added a lot almost ruined when we couldn’t wanting to spend but honestly, it’s more speci cally in Bangor, can & potato,  sh, garden, accompani- of  avour to such a tiny burger. The book a table, they were fully booked quite easy to choose dishes in a way Ebe a little frustrating at times. ments, cheese, charcuterie and des- chorizo was also great but I probably each evening, but eventually we de- that doesn’t cost you too much. Whilst we have a few great places sert. A friend had told me that three wouldn’t order it again - there was cided we would visit on a Saturday At times the sta did seem a little that’s also the problem - we only dishes each was about right - though way too much of it and there was lunchtime. It felt a little early to order unsure what was happening; imme- have a few. You de nitely have to be as we were waiting for the rest of other dishes that I could have got- a drink and I almost went for a boring diately after ordering we got a few prepared to travel, and sometimes to our group to arrive we did manage ten it in. The patatas bravas were also glass of water. I’m glad I didn’t. The dishes on our table that were meant try new things. to sneak in a garlic bread to share. really good, but next time I think I’d restaurant has a pretty well stocked for another but it was pretty busy When a group of friends suggested (Which by the way, was amazing!) have to order the straw fries (ridicu- bar with some interesting choices on and the restaurant had only been we head over onto the island and try By the time we had ordered we had lously thin but tasty fries) with 2 eggs tap such as Hobgoblin, Shed Head open a few weeks at that point. We out the new tapas place in Beaumaris a huge selection of di erent types and chorizo. and then a range of guest ales. They also ended up with 4 plates of the I was a little unsure. I had never been of food to look forward to. I went for By all accounts the Anglesey Pork also had their own lager, surprisingly pork belly, instead of two, not that to a tapas bar before and, as a bit of the mini Midland burgers, Chorizo Belly was delicious - I refused to try called Midland, that I decided to go my friends were complaining about a fussy eater, was unsure that I’d like and the Diablo Patatas Bravas. My it but it got thumbs up from the rest for - it was actually really nice, quite that! anything. food was great but as the rest of my of the table. I also hate seafood but crisp and just right for lunchtime If you’re able to get to Beaumaris It turns out I had been missing out. friends started to get theirs I started pretty much everyone else in my drinking. (and get a table) it’s de nitely worth It’s not too often that I look at a to feel a bit of food envy! group ordered some and really en- All in all Midland was a great place a visit - maybe take advantage of menu and can’t decide what I want The burgers were amazing, they joyed it. (Even the vegetarian was to eat and I look forward to going their well stock bar and combine it (usually I feel pretty limited to the had light pepper and brandy sauce happy!) back again soon. It ended up cost- with a few drinks out afterwards. one thing I like). Midland’s menu is on, which I wasn’t too sure about Our plans to try Midland tapas were ing me a little more than I had been

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oltaire which opened this sum- inspiration. All are reasonably priced like an inviting space to spend a cou- a mozzarella style cheese. The patty positive impression overall and we mer is Bangor’s newest restau- ranging from £8.50 to £12.50. There ple of hours with friends. itself didn’t have a huge amount of were quick to return. On our second Vrant and can be found on Garth is also a separate menu with a large One of us ordered the “Crazy Ban-  avour, the whole thing was slightly visit, the restaurant was far busier Road on the way to the pier. Parking number of burger choices - they’re dito Platter” which seems like great dry, and for an olive lover the amount and the service su ered because of on the road is tricky so I’d recom- all based on a standard vegan patty value for money as you get a large of olives was disappointing. We also it. It remains to be seen whether Vol- mend parking in the pier car park with various toppings. burrito, corn on the cob, nachos had the “Big Badda Boom” burger, taire can up its game to provide the or Beach Road car park and walking Voltaire has a handful of tables and and sweet potato wedges for £12.50 which came with a large onion ring level of service needed to meet its there. a room at the back that is relatively and each element was really tasty. on top (pictured) and drew jealous increasing popularity. None the less, Voltaire is a vegan restaurant that separate with a large table which The burrito was the star of the plat- glances from diners on the next ta- Voltaire is an exciting new restaurant promises to o er a modern perspec- would be ideal for a group meal or ter, and having somewhere that ble. The salsa and cheese sauce on option for Bangor diners and their tive on vegan food. The menu is fairly semi-private event. The atmosphere serves freshly made burritos feels this burger counteracted the dryness new live music evening sessions will small with half a dozen mains but is relaxed and cosy but could feel a like a great addition to the Bangor of the patty so choose your toppings de nitely tempt us back again. they manage to encompass a varied bit cramped when it’s full because it’s restaurant scene. We also ordered carefully! The chocolate brownie des- range of cuisines with mains that not a massive establishment. The de- “The Italian Job” burger topped with sert was delicious and a real hit. have an Italian, Asian and Mexican cor is quirky and rustic and this feels sundried tomatoes, black olives and Our  rst visit to Voltaire made a 34 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 LIFESTYLE GOOD STRESS VS BAD STRESS

by SARAH SHIRLEY tempered. My mind felt like a jigsaw to the one person I never imagined ping/ owing or even just notice caused me stress but it was a di er- puzzle all scattered around and jum- could help me; my family member the silence. Then notice any smells ent type of stress, it was a stress with tress can mean di erent things bled up, trying to  gure out how to in a secure inpatient setting, they within the environment you’re in, a good outcome, as the course in- to di erent people, it depends put all the pieces together. I turned taught me mindfulness techniques the smell of cooking, burning wood, creased my con dence and I started Son their own personal coping to food,  ve or six chocolate bars and they had been learning. So if you’re aromatherapy oils. Look around your to feel everything I had been through skills and can be either positive or  ve or six bags of crisps in a day in- stressed and think you are alone, surroundings and notice the colour had been worth it as I had something negative. stead of breakfast and dinner which talking to someone know matter of the sky, make pictures out of the to show from it. Yes my marriage A few years ago, I was going added further stress to my current who even if you think they won’t clouds, the di erent shades of green- broke down, and my life was turned through a really stressful time of my situations, and I gained a substan- understand or be able to help they ery in the garden. Take a small bite upside down and the jigsaw puzzle life after a marital breakdown and tial amount of weight within a short may surprise you. Mindfulness brings out of a snack you have to hand and in my head was looking un nished moving house with three children, time. This made me feel worse, I felt your attention to what is happening savour the taste instead of rushing more and more each day, but years whilst caring for a family member in like I was going round in circles and within and around you in the present to get the next job on your schedule later I have developed stronger re- an inpatient setting. I couldn’t sleep, knew I needed something to change moment, grounding yourself dur- complete, you will enjoy it more too. silience to stress, and although I still there were weeks / months where I and I was the only one who could ing stressful times. It doesn’t take Touch has got to be the one that has experience stress I am more able to would lay there staring at the ceiling change it, and I did. I started to act up much time either so if you have helped me through the most, just a cope and adapt to new situations. overthinking everything, worrying sel shly, (although I don’t think now, 5 minutes to spare throughout your hug or someone holding your hand, The jigsaw puzzle has been complete about the children, worrying about it was sel sh), I started to think more day maybe try these tips to help you squeezing you so hard all your stress- and I feel alive and excited for the family members, worrying about about me, and what I wanted from through, using your  ve senses: For es just disappear in that moment. future, seeing the complete, bigger work and money. I wasn’t sure if I life. So the  rst thing I did was quit a minute notice the sounds around In that moment I applied for college picture instead of fearing it thanks to could cope, I started to doubt myself my job in the local chip shop. you, the birds singing, the sound of and passed my access course a year mindfulness, and my family member. as a mum and I became really short- After talking, openly and honestly, the trees, the sounds of water drip- later; the assessments and time limits Look A er Yourself  is Autumn by EMMA JEWKES when nature unleashes its bounty. and the weather, it’s important that obvious thing to say but the lure of utumn is just round the corner, Fresh Pumpkins, parsnips, Sweet you keep your immune system central heating and warm nights despite promises of an Indian Potatoes, winter squash, sweet strong and healthy. Drink plenty of in front of Net ix can be just too ASummer. Soon the leaves will potatoes, turnips, apples, pears,  gs, water and ensure you get plenty of tempting. start turning a lovely golden brown elderberries and even cranberries - vitamins into your system. Exercise and we’ll start wrapping up that lit- all with life preserving properties. is also a good way of boosting your Align yourself with the season. tle bit more as the autumn evenings immune system. The shorter days and darker draw in. While the year marches on -Eat with the colour of Autumn. -nights mean that it’s the ideal to it’s end, there’s no reason why Think oranges, deep greens, dark -Summer is great because it gets time to make those subtle changes you can’t stay healthy and in tip-top yellows, earthy colours. Autumn fruit us outdoors into the fresh air. A to your lifestyle. Slow down and al- shape. Here are my tips to do just is full of earthy goodness with the side e ect of this is that it also gets low yourself some internal re ection. that… more colourful and vibrant the fruit, us moving and that’s no bad thing Take those duvet days and enjoy the beter they tend to be for you. either. Brave the cooler temperatures those early nights. With Christmas -Buy food that’s in season. and make sure you still get plenty just a few months away you’re prob- Autumn is truly the time of year -With the changing of the seasons, of fresh air. This might seem like an ably going to need them! Freshers Issue 2016 | Seren 35 LIFESTYLE How To Survive At University it’s not all doom and gloom you have picked the subject so you will get a chance to learn exactly what you want to learn. If you know you have assignments set, start them and do them a bit at a time. You will feel less stressed, more relaxed and will be able to make better decisions. To make sure you are feeling re- laxed, it’s good to blow o some steam. Even the most organised person will get stressed.This doesn’t always mean to go and get “ham- mered”, you can exercise too. If you get into a regular routine, you’ll stay  t and it will help with your studies and social life. If you are in halls you can use gym and/or join some ath- letic union societies (remember they are free). This will help you stay  t but will also improve your social life as you shall make new friends. This shall also give you a chance to do something you’ve always wanted to do…you can even play Quidditch! But being healthy isn’t all about how much sport you do but also what you eat. Domino’s isn’t exactly the most cost e ective meal so be smart. Use your organisation skills and plan meals, and even have a meal as a  at to save you money. En- sure when you move in to buy plenty of tinned foods as these will last a long time and are cheaper than fresh food. Divide up your loan wisely and remember to put money for your rent separate (you wouldn’t want to spend it on a night out to then real- ise you can’t a ord your room!) Once you’ve put your rent aside work out by CHARLOTTE MANSELL Best thing to do, when you get your ing their course mates then that’s heard tales of students not sleeping how many weeks this has to last. To food shopping buy a pack of bis-  ne. Of course if you aren’t comfort- and “pulling an all-nighter”… these make your money go further shop at ou’ve passed your A levels the cuits and a door stop. Leave your able drinking that’s  ne too. You can are all true and you do not want to Aldi or Lidl, these are cheaper super- stress of high school is now door open, pull out the biscuits and still join in and don’t feel pressured be one of them. There will be times markets. Even if you get a taxi home Yover and you’ve said goodbye play the waiting game. Allow every- to drink if you don’t want to. But re- you can go out and socialise - this is it could end up saving more money to your friends; you are about to em- one time to say their goodbyes, get member if you are going out for a important but you need to think sen- than you would using the closest bark on your own University adven- themselves settled then introduce drink to be savvy with your money. sibly; will this night out cost you? You shop. Making yourself food to take ture. You may be feeling anxious or a yourself, the biscuits will make a nice Student loan has yet to come in and will be told by many that “ rst year to lectures will also be a big save, little worried about making friends or ice breaker. Once a few of you are in splashing out on fresher’s week will doesn’t count” and “it’s only 40%” but as some places only have vending even getting a work/life balance, but your new homes for the next year, seem regrettable later on in the se- what if you fall into a trap where you machines and having four Mars bars don’t fear we shall take you through maybe move into the kitchen where mester when beans and mug shots can’t get 40%? Then you’ll be watch- for lunch are going to cause a huge some survival tips that should help there is a bit more space and if you’re are the only thing on the menu. ing your friends move on and having sugar crash. you and make your university experi- feeling up to it maybe see if someone Learn where the deals are from peer to repeat the year, will it be as inter- As long as you keep your head clear ence amazing. has a pack of cards and start to play guides and other students, don’t just esting second time around? The end and make sure you are able to study First things  rst, the moving in. a game. be taken in by a free t-shirt or a glow- of the day it’s why you’ve come to but have fun at the same time you You are surrounded by a lot of new Now this could range from a normal ing wristband. university. Also think logically. First will have a blast. Hopefully you can people and you may be realising game of snap to a game of “ring of But let’s not forget why you are at year is to get ground knowledge that  nd something to do that you love that you haven’t had to make friends  re” if people are wanting to have a university. To learn. You’ve moved will be built on later. You will need and this can get you started on the since primary school, but do not fear, drink after a long day of moving in or in and made new friends and now to know this information otherwise right track to having the best time at everyone will be feeling the same. just to socialise before maybe meet- you’re o to lectures. You may have you may end up falling behind. But Editors Essential: Post-Cheese Night Survival Guide Batiste Dry

by GEORGINA WILKINSON. through to your phone, “Cheese bigger dread will hit you. It’s 2:30am, and wash that stickiness of the al- Shampoo Night tonight- be ready in an hour.” you are incredibly drunk, and you’re copops out of your hair; brighten s many of you fresh-faced Try as you might, but even those due to be sat in your lecture in a few yourself up sunshine. Drink that pure hile washing your hair freshers will have heard, 9am with a seemingly unbreakable will- hours. orange juice, and eat those carbs, do every day can feel great, Alectures are the bane of any power out there, will inevitably crack Managing to stumble into your whatever you must to feel slightly it can also be damaging, student’s life. Period. But after inhal- especiallyW during the winter months. due to the sheer power of Cheese room, you manage to catch a few human once again. Take pain relief ing your  rst gasps of total freedom, Night. The thought of partying to S- precious hours of sleep, before being for your poor hungover head, and Washing your hair strips it and your there’s no kidding that some of you Club 7, reliving a part of your child- awoken by the seagulls squawking proudly walk into that 9am lecture scalp of its natural oils. When your out there will let loose, consequently hood memories doing the Cha-Cha outside of your room (or if you’re seri- with your head held high. You made hair is being bu eted by the winter having to experience your  rst tor- Slide, and downing one too many ously unlucky, the  re drill). The feel- it, my friend. elements, it needs these natural oils to turous 9am hangover lecture. K2 bottles will be too strong for you ing of the hangover overwhelms you, You will have single-handedly prevent it from becoming too dry and You set up your pen and paper up to resist. You know all too well that like a  ood of vodka sweeping over proved that work may indeed be ac- brittle. on your desk at 7pm on Monday no work will be mastered tonight, your body. You want to stay in bed companied by play (even if you do I swear by Batiste ‘Instant hair night, ready to get down to a hard- except from the art of mastering the wrapped up like a burrito, drowning feel as rough as sandpaper), sat there refresh’ Dry Shampoo. It gives my hair core revision session, before allocat- lyrics to Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira. in your sorrows, don’t you? at the back of the lecture theatre, at- a fresh feel and look, even when I miss ing 10pm onwards to your precious By the end of the night, whilst tuck- Well, soldier on you must, step out tempting to learn of the e ects of al- a wash. All that’s required is a quick sleep for the early rise. Then out of ing into your kebab from Bella Bella, of that bed, and out of last night’s cohol on the body for two strenuous spray, which adds volume and returns nowhere that bittersweet text pings after scaling the dreaded hill- an even clothes. Drag yourself to that shower hours- oh such irony. my hair to its natural bounce. 36 Seren | Freshers Issue 2016 BOOKS Blood Wedding by EMMA BENT Queen of ophie who is haunted by things REVIEW Hearts she cannot remember - and by EMMA BENT visions from the past she will not Sforget. his, as you can probably guess, One morning, she wakes up to  nd is an Alice in Wonderland spin the little boy in her care is dead. o about the villain that is the She has no memory of what TQueen of Hearts. I do love my fairy happened. And whatever the truth, tale re-writes ( e Lunar Chronicles her side of the story is no match for and Dorothy Must Die being two of the evidence against her my all time favourite series) Her only hiding place is in a new e story begins with Dinah a   een identity. year old princess, living in the Hearts A new life with a man she met online castle under the rule of her stando sh But Sophie is not the only one (and very angry) father and current keeping secrets..... ruler of Wonderland, the King Of Hearts. Her mother died a long time is is the description from the back ago and her elder brother Charles, of the book and I hope it hooks you who was next in line for the throne, in as much as it did me. I love books was mad from birth (he is now known that have descriptions that make you as the Mad Hatter). So Dinah became shiver just from a few sentences; books next in line for the throne and she that make you instantly want to jump is very close to turning sixteen and right in. gaining the crown. ere are three sections to the book She also happens to be in love with and it is split into three di erent lives. a boy, who doesn’t seem to reciprocate is is a great way to get to know the her feelings. main characters individually before All of a sudden the King of hearts they get together in the last chapter introduces a stranger as his daughter (which you can guess from the above and that she is the Duchess of blurb). Wonderland. e King has never liked Sophie is the subject of the  rst Dinah and doesn’t want her to take chapter and we go through her life as over as ruler of Wonderland. events happen. Now things take a turn for the worse, Frantz is the subject of second as they do, and she ends up having chapter which is more of a diary. en to run away with the King’s favourite the third is the two of them together horse, who happens to be the fastest and their life. It goes into details about has no interest in Maxon, the Prince, is also a twist in which America is torn too. their pasts and their thought processes. and also because she is in a secret in two di erent directions and can’t So that’s the beginning in a nutshell... It does take a little time to get into relationship with Aspen. decide which way to go. I love the idea of the young Queen and get to grips with how it is written Selection As it happens she is chosen and gets Now the  rst book is more of a of Hearts being innocent. It makes but a er that, wow is it gripping! It is whisked away to the palace for it to romantic love story type but book her seem human to begin with (if that one of the best crime/thrillers I’ve ever by EMMA BENT all begin. But not before her beloved two is where it starts twisting which is makes sense?). She is a strong,  ery read. It twists and turns and it keeps boyfriend breaks up with her and interesting but also quite frustrating. character which is great too. We need you guessing all the way through. I’m ow for those who don’t know more strong girl/women around in the series, the premise is that then, as she is leaving, declares his love e America in book one, who is also glad with how it ended like it did!! for her and gives her a jar with a penny challenging and stubborn, seems books. ough she sometimes comes e book is translated from French it’s like the programme e across as spoiled and/or sel sh, which NBachelor except with the prince of the in it (you will get the reference in the very subdued in book two. She seems beautifully and it makes perfect sense is rather frustrating. But this only kingdom of Illea who needs to  nd his book but it plays a part in book two) to have withdrawn into herself and unlike some that I have read. So this all happens in book one as become confused and unsure of who happens a few times so can be looked Pierre Le Maître has written a trilogy princess and wife. over. ere are rankings in the kingdom well as lots more. she is. which I will de nitely be buying. His By book two, there are only six girls is may sound like I didn’t enjoy the e story still has some of the original writing is unlike any other that I have from one to eight called castes. One Alice In Wonderland characters - Mad being royalty, eight being....not royalty. le and these are e Elite (hence the book but I did. It was just a di erent read. It draws you in quickly and you title). e dramatic cut in girls is due side to her compared to book one. Hatter, e White Rabbit and Cheshire crave more. America is a caste  ve and never Cat - but portrayed in a di erent way expects to be chosen for e Selection to rebels attacking the palace so for ere are other reasons for her getting is is a Quercus publication and safety, Maxon makes the decision to confused in book two but I don’t want It’s a little slow to begin with but it is they also have lots of other brilliant (which is what the whole process is setting the scene for later on when it called) but enters a er probing from cut down to six, America being one of to spoil the book, but de nitely worth books published so look out for them. them. ere is a lot more plotting and a read. ere are  ve books in the really gets going :) If you read one book a year, make it her mother. America also doesn’t want It’s part of a trilogy and I can’t wait to enter e Selection because she dastardly deeds in this book which, I series and a few novellas too this one :) think, makes it more gripping. ere for the second book next year.

standard nowadays computer game, you have two friends to this game because they became well. You can imagine the scenarios as they are to take a drug called DSD to take you into this addicted to it, who he happens to meet whilst described and the characters too Stuck In virtual world. With me so far? Similar to a virtual in the game and he soon realises not all is as it e author, Christopher Reeve, I assume is a reality helmet but with side e ects. appears gamer himself and understands how these games Noah and his girlfriend have a car accident and So that’s the beginning of the story...... work and the way they are played.  e Game are both seriously ill in hospital. Noah has the I hadn’t heard anything about the story before I did  nd it an easy read and did read through helmet on so that his body can physically recover reading it but within the  rst few pages, I grasped it in a few hours (But that’s just me. Super speed BY EMMA BENT whilst his mind is still active (awake in a RPG the virtual reality world and it really rang true to reader) based world where you  ght goblins, dragons me as a gamer. You do get hooked in the worlds e story was compelling and gripping and e book is about a virtual reality helmet, and  ght with swords lol) and think ‘one more quest’ or ‘one more level’. So full of action and adventure, as computer games called e Dream Engine, that you are physically Noah and his girlfriend have actively it is reality (minus the drugging) that you can get are. ough it is le on a cli anger which I am in. Example: if you get hurt, it does hurt. If you been against this game from the beginning, hooked on computer games. hoping means there is a sequel planned :) die, you wake up from the game and use a life. If campaigning that it is dangerous. Noah isn’t Going back to the book, when describing the Really enjoyed and will be on the lookout for you need the bathroom, then you leave the game too happy  nd himself in it at  rst, as he lost world and the surroundings, it is described very more from Christopher Keene as you would do your computer. Unlike your with no problems.....until Simon appears. en her up with Simon, who she instantly connects fantastically, making you feel like Diana does. everything she has kept hidden bubbles to the with. Simon is a brilliant guy - understanding, e story does jump back and forward in time Sugar and surface and makes her question everything. And kind, a woman’s dream. But Diana keeps him a little but in a way that is easy to understand. Cairo is central to it all... at arm’s length, not sure how far to let him in; It has interesting and relatable characters too. I scared her secret will scare him o . really like the way the little details are described Snails Diana is a university lecturer and a published But then he goes o on a sabbatical for a few perfectly. author. She is sought a er for her expertise and months. Diana misses him and realises she wants How the story develops is amazing too. It BY EMMA BENT is a valued member of the university campus. But him as much as he wants her and he convinces kept me guessing and until the big reveal, I was she harbours a changed past. At the age of 15 she her to go to Cairo to  nish her research. Or convinced it was going to end a di erent way. he story is about Diana, who goes through went through a life altering change and no one in should that be back to Cairo, where it all began. All in all a brilliant read and I would recommend a life changing experience. She then her current circle knows about it. e book is an LGBT novel and is brilliantly it to anyone spends 30 years hiding it from her friends T en her best friend has a dinner party and sets written. e thought process is described Freshers Issue 2016 | Seren 37 SPORT

Main: Adam Peaty competes at Rio 2016 Inset: e Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony Rio 2016: An Olympics to Remember?

by EMMA JEWKES for many of the segments within the en’s 400m freestyle. From then on, stormed to Gold in the Men’s 10,000 played out on these shores; a true once ceremony. While industry had been TeamGB couldn’t seem to stay o the metres, Jessica Ennis-Hill took silver in a lifetime event. However, Rio 2016 our years ago the greatest sport- a huge part of London 2012’s open- podium. while a clearly devastated Greg Ru- will no doubt hold similar memories. ing show on earth came to Lon- ing; the rings being forged by  ame A er that successful night in the therford struggled to Bronze. e Olympics are all about sport; the don. From the moment those and smoke, here they grew from the pool, the medals began rolling in and Elsewhere, in Golf; re-elected to the coming together to compete under a OlympicF rings rose high above the ground. e Olympic cauldron had once the Velodrome opened a few Olympic roster a er an absence of banner of fairness and respect. While stadium, the country was united in a also been designed with this message days later, the Gold rush began. For 112 years, Justin Rose took Gold a er terrorist atrocities seem to dominate common pride as our Olympians be- in mind, smaller than previous years Sir Bradley Wiggins, it was more than a tense 18th hole playo with Brit- the headlines these days, the Olympics came true sporting icons. For many, to reduce emissions. Even beyond the likely his last Olympic games and an ish Open winner Henrick Stenson. were perhaps needed more than ever London 2012 was a games never to be opening ceremony, that message of opportunity to overtake Sir Chris In Tennis, Andy Murray matched his and they did not disappoint. Not for beaten. Surely we would never again sustainability was ever present. e Hoy as Great Britain's most decorat- London 2012 heroics by taking Gold TeamGB anyway. Whether it’s the sight repeat the impressive haul of the sixty- silver and bronze medals were made ed Olympian ever. Taking part in the becoming the  rst British man to win of Justin Rose stood close to tears atop  ve medals we won. en Rio 2016 from recycled materials, as were the men’s Team Pursuit, he did just that as multiple Olympic tennis titles since the podium or the Brownlee brothers happened and how wrong we were all podiums the event winners stood on. the British team smashed the world re- Fred Perry in 1935. Britain also con- holding hands, barely able to stand, proved. What about the sport though? Could cord to take Gold. tinued to dominate in the water with exhausted a er giving their all. e Let us start with the opening cer- the level of achievement by TeamGB While anticipation for the cycling Golds coming thick and fast in Row- sight of Mo Farrah crossing the  nish emony, an event that laid the ground- at London 2012 be matched in these team was high, the expectation placed ing and Sailing. Wales’ very own Jade line, arms held alo to the heavens or work for the kind of games we could games? e simple answer was yes on the trio of Jessica Ennis-Hill, Mo Jones also took her second Gold in the Adam Peaty leaving his competitors in expect. Sustainability was the message with a young swimmer in the shape Farrah and Greg Rutherford was at Women’s 57kg Taekwondo while the his wake. We will all take some special from the organisers, a “Green games of Adam Peaty who earned TeamGB’s fever pitch. All three had taken Gold Brownlee brothers took Gold and Sil- images from these games, images that for a blue planet” and that shone  rst Gold medal with a world record at London 2012 causing for that day ver in the men’s triathlon. make the Olympic Games the sporting through in the opening ceremony. e breaking swim in the men’s 100m to be dubbed Super Saturday. At Rio, London 2012 will always be a spe- spectacle they are. e ect of climate change was the theme breaststroke. Almost straight a er, that same day had the makings of re- cial Olympic Games. For many of us, Jazz Carlin took Silver in the wom- peat performance. While Mo Farrah it’s the only Olympics we’ll ever see Bangor University Students’ Union English Language Newspaper @SerenSports SPORT

City’s Sion Edwards in Europa League action against Stjarnan (2014) City Back on the Up? by LJ TAYLOR from the Farrar Road ground (now standing fan and  rst-team manager, to come together for the Citizens. Add tinue to improve for City with recent Asda Bangor) up to Holyhead Road’s Neville Powell, would depart the club to that the return of Jamie Reed up- comments that the club will look to 9th place  nish in last year’s Nantporth - recently renamed the and was soon replaced by Andy Legg, front who, in his  rst spell with City, become full-time in the near future - Welsh Premier League table Bangor University Stadium. Nev Pow- former Llanelli FC manager. From scored an impressive 41 goals between  nally allowing them to properly com- was hardly anything to shout ell’s team were being slowly shunted then on it was a series of ins and outs 2009-11. pete with TNS. Aabout for Bangor City fans. With Bala down the league table by not only full- and now six games into the new sea- It may have been an away  xture they ere’s still a long way to go in this Town and Llandudno take the Europa time TNS but also other WPL teams son the Citizens seem to be breathing had been hoping to get something out year’s Welsh Premier League, but League places, just below league win- and long-standing players began to a new lease of life. of, but Bangor’s loss to TNS can’t take there’s certainly a lot more spirit in the ners and Champions League qualify- live - remember big Les Davies? ird in the table, following a disap- anything away from the impressive team and hope in the stands as Bangor ing TNS, the Citizens were looking is summer saw a big shakeup pointing 4-0 away loss to league lead- season they’ve had so far. Prior to the look to make their mark on the WPL a long way away from the 2010-11 for City when the board of directors ers TNS last weekend, City genuinely TNS game, Bangor had strung togeth- once more. league winning side. agreed a takeover by a Cheshire-based look like contenders again. With a sol- er three wins in a row including a 4-0 In truth, things have started to go consortium headed up by Ivor Jenkins id mix of old boys (Sion Edwards, Da- thrashing of university rivals Aberyst- downhill for City since the big move - the new chairman of the club. Not mian Allen and Anthony Miley) and wyth. long a er it was announced that long- energetic new lads, things are starting And things are only going to con- CHECK OUT YOUR ATHLETIC UNION CLUBS AT SERENDIPITY! WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, PJ HALL AD25.09.16

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AL ALLY HARRI IZZY Hey, I’m Al Hulley and I study Hi, my name is Ally Fraser. This is my Hi, my name is Harri and this is my second Hi, my name is Izzy. I’m in my third Undergraduate Master of third year here at Bangor and I am year as part of the Campus Life team. year here at Bangor studying Environmental Science. studying Zoology with Conservation. I study Medical Sciences and I am in my final year Marine Vertebrate Zoology. I will be based on St Mary’s this year (if I’m If I am not busy with Campus Life I am here at Bangor. I am one of the Campus Life Crew You can find me on the St Mary’s Site but I’ll not down on the Uni farm). Feel free to come either playing sport, doing craft projects or for the St Mary’s Village. I enjoy volunteering, also be spending time on the Ffriddoedd Site. and have a chat with me about Campus exploring the local area. Campus Life is a great going out with friends and keeping fit. In my free time I enjoy taking part in a number Life and/or Sustainability, should you see opportunity for halls residents to take part in Campus Life is for everyone in halls to of outdoor activities including mountain me about. I am very outdoorsy, with a great a variety of activities and meet new people. I come together as an inclusive student biking, walking and water based sports. passion for farming, mountaineering, running can’t wait to get stuck in with all the Campus community, and experience a huge variety Campus Life is a great opportunity to get out and basketball. I am really buzzing for Life events and try out all the activities on of free fun activities and events!! and do something different, from cooking to September and can’t wait to meet you at our offer. I hope to see you all at an event soon.’ mountain climbing. It’s also an amazing place Campus Life Events, throughout the year. Best wishes for this year at university… see you at a Campus Life event soon. Please to meet new people! I’m really looking forward get in touch if you have any questions! to being part of the team this year and hope to see some of you at our events soon!

CLAUDIA NICOLA PHILIPPE TATENDA Hi everyone! My name is Claudia Hi, my name is Nicola and I am My name is Philippe Bantsi and I am I’m Tatenda Shonhiwa (you can call me and I’m in my final year of studying Marine Biology. one of your campus life coordinators T), I will be a member of your Campus Accounting and Finance degree. You can find me around Ffriddoedd student for this year, based on St Mary’s site. Life team this academic year. You can find me on Ffriddoedd site, but you village site but I will also be around St Mary’s I started my undergraduates in Electronic You will find me on St Marys. When I’m not will surely see me around St.Mary’s site too! and Garth too. I have been involved in kayaking engineering at Bangor University and currently involved with Campus Life, you will find me with I like to stay active so I spend quiet a lot of and scuba diving whilst studying at Bangor doing my masters. During my time at Bangor I the men’s Basketball team. I’ve been heavily time at Canolfan Brailsford, either at the gym University. Campus Life is a great way to volunteered in many projects with SVB (Student involved with the Athletics Union in my time at or training with the Handball Club. Bangor meet new people through different activities Volunteering Bangor), had a part time job, Bangor University. I’m looking forward to this University has many different clubs and on campus and around Bangor. I am looking being a course representative of my course, new adventure all the new faces around campus societies to pick from, Handball was something forward to being part of the campus life crew and member of Men’s Gaelic Football club and and helping you all get involved. Last year I I always wanted to try, but never had a chance meeting everyone at the campus life events. others and was last year’s Campus sport officer was involved with Campus Life as I helped set to before moving here! Along with the other in the Athletic Union executive committee. up the open mic event. I look forward to seeing Campus Life Crew members I am looking Engaging with Campus life will give you the a lot of you at our events during the year. forward to meeting you all at our events and opportunity to enrich your student life, make I hope, as a team we can make your time at hoping you will have the best time of your life! friends, broaden your minds and strengthen Bangor University the best time as possible. your body through a number of meaningful I wanted to be a part of the Campus Life and fun activities ranging from Karaoke nights team because it gets people who may not to wet and wild trips. Looking forward to meet otherwise interact to do so and also gets CHECK OUT THE BANGOR CAMPUS you all and I wish you a wonderful year. everyone to try out things they may also LIFE WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE not try. I look forward to meeting you all. FOR ALL OUR LATEST NEWS. WWW.CAMPUSLIFEBANGOR.CO.UK #LOVEHALLS