Bangor Students Angry with Cuts to Education

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Get the Look with Bangor Students Angry with Cuts to Education Serens’ fabulous and research departments struggling as comed a proposal by ex BP chief-exec- lieves world class universities need the fashion page a consequence. utive Lord Browne, to radically review increase in money to retain their status Andy Trigg To protest the cuts, the National Un- the higher education system. He rec- and that the universities won’t raise fees University life is set to get a lot tough- ion of Students (NUS) and the Universi- ommends li ing the cap on the current by a great deal anyway. er for students studying - or hoping to ty and College Union (UCU) are jointly £3,290 tuition fee, allowing universities Aaron Porter, the President of NUS, study - in Britain’s universities. With organising a national demonstration, to choose what they charge. e con- warns of the dangers that the plans education cuts looming and the pos- ‘Fund Our Future: Stop Education Cuts’ troversial plan means that the higher risk, “If adopted, Lord Browne’s review sibility of the cap on tuition fees being which will take place on Wednesday charging institutions will force students would hand universities a blank cheque abolished, students borrowing money 10 November 2010. ousands of uni- from lower income backgrounds, into a and force the next generation to pick up may soon become unavoidable. e co- versity students are going to take to the limited choice of universities. Accord- the tab for devastating cuts to higher alition government’s plan to slash hun- streets of London in protest to the 25% ing to UCU calculations a three-year education. e only thing students and Brilliant news for dreds of millions of pounds from the cuts in education spending, with Bangor degree with annual tuition fees of £6,000 their families would stand to gain from education budget runs the risk of uni- Students Union among the institutions would cost a total of £38,286, including higher fees would be higher debts.” Bangor’s Rowing versity closures and many job losses. It also supporting the movement. maintenance loans and interest pay- could also mean fewer university places e coalition government has wel- ments. Lord Browne states that he be- Continues on Page 3..... Team Email: [email protected]

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This month we had loads to tell you, from news Anna Hatﬁ eld about a possible rise in tuition fees to how to shop Abbi Ryan in Bangor for under £10. We wanted to get you involved so our centre-fold is dedicated to your Polly Daszkiewicz photos in our ‘Snapped with Seren’ feature. Feel Stef Black free to tag Seren in your photos, we want to see Luke Dobson where this paper ends up, the stranger the better! Steven Freeman Louis Waters Make sure to check out our fashion page which Heather Boyles is looking particularly good this month then get Becky Sage an opinion of‘The Social Network’ in the Whats On section. On a serious note I urge you all to read the National Demo article and Emma Gregory join Seren and the Union in London for a big old march! Rosie MacLeod Alyssa Millmore You may have noticed we have a brand new team here at Seren, so you can Stuart Roberts now send your articles and photos to them too, and as always you can get Peter Weale involved by coming along to meetings on Tuesdays 6.15pm in the Students’ Lauren Evans Union. Our next issue will be a chunky 32 pages so get involved there is sure to Matt Cox be room for your articles! Nayab Khan Until next time, enjoy Seren, make sure to protest - ohh and whip your hair back Barnaby Guildford and forth! Pauly Davies

Gemma x The Sabbs The Seren Team Editor: Gemma Ellis Whats up: Jennifer Crase News: Andy Trigg Travel: Rowena Nathan Features: Nicole Nally Sport: Martyn Singleton Creative Corner: Nayab Khan Secretary: Aaron Wiles Music: Joe McNally Treasurer: Tom Knott Whats On: LJ Taylor Social Sec: Hayley Neill Whats In: Kaden Wild and Aaron Wiles Design: Dan Turner RECYCLE ME! Hello hello hello! Welcome to Seren which is now made from 100% recycled paper. Get in on the action and recycle me when you are done! 3 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk News Continued from page 1..... Vince Cable, Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg signed a pledge during to raise the start date to which years. and the Secretary of State for Busi- the election to vote against raising students pay their loans back to Vince Cable told MPs that ness, Skills and Innovation MP the cap on university fees. Nick £21,000, up £6,000 on the current he is “open to suggestions” Vince secretary, told the House of Clegg once made a personal video gure. An interest charge in which but if the report is passed then Commons that he approves of the aimed at students which delivered the government currently pays to changes to the student fees idea “We are considering a level the message that student fees were lend the money (currently 2.2%) may be implemented as soon of £7,000. Many universities and “wrong,” and that he would op- would be required to be paid back as 2012. With objections from colleges may well decide to charge pose them. as well as the cost of in§ ation. many Lib Dem MPs and stu- less than that, since there is clearly John Leech, the Lib Dem MP Maintenance loans would be set dents’ unions, the outcome scope for greater e¥ ciency and for Manchester Withington, said: at a § at rate of £3,750 rather than of the report still hangs with innovation in the way universi- “I signed the NUS pledge and the current system which is means high speculation. ties operate. Two-year ordinary supported our manifesto, which tested. Maintenance grants would degrees are one approach.” promised to vote against any rise also be increased from £2,906 to Cable is under scrutiny from in tuition fees. I am going to keep £3,250. Lord Browne would like other Lib Dem MPs, accusing him that promise. is is a political red to see loans written o¨ a er thirty Andy Trigg of betraying e Party. Both Vince line for me.” years, instead of the current sys- Cable and Deputy Prime Minister Lord Browne also proposes tem which stands at twenty- ve Red Ed To Take Labour Mission Complete As All irty Into A New Era ree Chilean Miners Are Rescued hey spent over two months un- e second miner to take derground with very little food, the seven-hundred metre drink and light, but all of the journey to the surface was Tthirty-three trapped Chilean miners forty year old Mario Sepulve- emerged from the “Phoenix” capsule da. Living up to his expecta- to cheers of joy and tears of happiness tions, Sepulveda soon had the when rescued last week. e mission, crowds and rescuers singing once deemed impossible, proved other- songs as he handed the Presi- wise in a § awless operation which saw dent a present - a rock from all miners safe and sound in less than the mine where thirty-one of twenty four hours. his colleagues still waited to e world watched in anticipation be rescued. A er embracing as the “Phoenix” capsule rose from his wife, Sepulveda was heard beneath the ground carrying Flor- asking, “How’s the dog?” faith, the compromise, the honesty, the encio Avalos, the rst of the thirty One a er one, miners came up in solidarity of the Chileans in those sixty three trapped miners. Chosen for his the “Phoenix” capsule to join their fam- nine days makes us very proud,” strength and expertise, Avalos – the ily in emotional reunions. e last of All thirty three of the miners were group’s underground cameraman the miners to be rescued was the Fore- taken to the local hospital for medi- t ten past ve on the evening of reputation of Labour as modern party looked composed as he was reunited man of the mine, Luis Urzúa. Smiling cal checks. e health concerns facing the 25th of September, Ed Mili- for the people. with his tearful wife and seven year old and waving to the 2000 strong crowd them are due to the muggy and damp band was announced as the new And modern is what Ed Miliband is. son. Also joining the celebration was he said, conditions which can cause serious A Chilean President Sebastian Pinera - he “We have done what the entire world breathing problems. Doctors are also leader of the Labour Party. With a mar- With a long term partner and a child, gin of 1.3% over his brother David, the Ed Miliband is the rst political lead- also wasted no time in embracing the was waiting for. e seventy days that concerned about the e¨ ects of the lack favourite to win the contest, Ed Mili- er to be living with family out of wed thirty-one year old miner. we fought so hard were not in vain. We of sunlight, nutrition and sleep as well band’s political leadership has gotten lock. Although this might highlight Avalos wore perscribed sunglasses to had strength, we had spirit, we wanted as the poor sanitation. Psychologi- o¨ to a controversial start. how Ed is a man of the times, many still protect his eyes from intense light as he to ght, we wanted to ght for our fam- cal problems are also a concern; these His call for change amongst his party see marriage as a vital part of society. gave a thumbs-up before being led away ilies, and that was the greatest thing.” could include depression, anxiety and has been overshadowed by his indis- Could this alienate the more tradition- for medical checks. In a televised address to the nation post-traumatic stress. e government creet a¥ liation with the Unions, earn- alist Labour voters? Not only does he at the entrance of has promised the men six months of ing his the “Red Ed” nickname. With have a live in partner, but Ed Miliband the San Jose mine, psychological treatment and has en- 19.9% of the Union vote in favour of is not even registered on his son’s birth a er the nal rescue, sured that each of the men has a bank Ed, and David receiving only 13.4%, certi cate. Although this has been put President Pinera account only he can operate. ey’ll Ed’s apparent reliance on Union sup- down to a forgetful memory, it begs the said, “I think Chile also be coached on dealing with ques- port has been met with heavy criticism. question, what else could Ed Miliband today is more united tions from the media, publicity agents Whilst his forget to do? and stronger than and others eager to cash in on their ex- elder sibling Yet this is not ever, and I think traordinary accounts. With talks of a and rival Labour has closed the the only worry of Chile today is more movie and the miners thrown into the gained the gap, with the Conservatives the Labour party. respected and more world of fame, the dramatic ride is cer- majority of on 41% compared to With Ed Mili- valued in the whole tainly not over just yet. party mem- Labour on 40% band releasing his world. What ended ber support, shadow cabinet, up as a real blessing Andy Trigg with 18.1% compared to Ed’s 15.2%, he there have been some radical appoint- from God started as fell behind and only managed to swing ments. He has appointed Alan Johnson, a possible tragedy. the leadership due to his Union allianc- the former Health Secretary as the new But the unity, the es rather than support from his fellow Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Trapped Miners Timeline Of Events Labour peers. who has been the rst to admit that his 5th August 2010 With the Conservatives hoping knowledge of economics is minimal. Rock fall causes a tunnel to collapse, trapping the miners. 29th September 2010 the “Red Ed” slogan would give him With what could be interpreted as a 23rd August 2010 Drill reaches halfway point which sparks hopes of an an undesirable reputation, in the lat- blasé attitude for the economy and for Rescuers send a probe 700 meters down to where they earlier rescue than once thought. est Yougov polls released on the 13th the national debt, Ed Miliband needs to believed the miners were sheltered. A face appeared 9th October 2010 October; Labour has closed the gap, prove he is a worthy leader who is tak- looking in to the camera and a note was sent back up Drill breaks through to the position of the trapped miners. with the Conservatives on 41% coming the problems of Britain seriously. saying that all 33 miners were alive. Rescue attempt 11th October 2010 pared to Labour on 40%. is follows “Red Ed” is clearly the face of La- estimated at four months. Engineers makes fi nal preparations to the rescue shaft. Ed Miliband’s rst Prime Ministers bour’s new era. With Ed steering La- 30th August 2010 13th October 2010 Questions where he clearly proved that bour away from New Labour and the Engineers start to drill a hole 2,000 feet deep. Florencio Avalos becomes the fi rst miner to be rescued. 2nd September 2010 Celebrations as other families prepare for loved ones to he was better equipped at dealing with reign of Blair and Brown, Labour is un- Trapped miners eat fi rst hot meal piped down a tube. It emerge. Mr Cameron than his predecessor Gor- dergoing a new chapter in their history consisted of meatballs, chicken and rice 14th October 2010 don Brown. With Labour ghting to re- and only time will tell if it proves to be and was made by a nutritionist. The last miner is rescued in an operation that lasted less tain child bene t for all middle income successful. 8th September 2010 than 24 hours. All miners are taken to hospital. earners, opposing the Tories, they have Miners are able to watch Chile vs. Ukraine in a football 15th October 2010 seen a clear surge in popularity, show- match via a small TV sent down by rescuers. The fi rst three miners are released from hospital. All of casing that Ed has helped to boost the Anna Hat eld which are still wearing their prescribed sunglasses. 4 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk News Robinson and Hendre Update STRAIT COLLISION he Bangor University t would be fair to say that there has “We haven’t been to Hendre because its too far away and we e most prominent concern was adver- research vessel, Prince been a mixed response to our new re- don’t know the bus times. We haven’t been given enough infor- tising and communication with people be- Madoc was involved placement nightclub Hendre Hall and ing ‘put o¨ ’ Hendre because they don’t have Tin a collision on Saturday 9th mation”- Kylie Brownville and Brianna Entriken Iwhile most of us are just happy to have enough information about travelling and October leaving two crew something rather than nothing others are what will be available on arrival. However members of a smaller shing still concerned by a few teething problems. you are being listened to and bus drivers vessel needing medical atten- However it seems we will have to make do have been asked to leave Hendre regard- tion. e Beaumaris Lifeboat with Hendre for now as the University re- less of numbers, so there should be no more crew were called to assist with cently revoked their current application long waits and the assurance that you can the incident which occurred for the Robinson building a er fears that it get home when you want to. ere is still near the Craig Y Don area, not would not meet the environmental health little chance of us being told when the club far from the vessel’s moorings. o¥ cer’s criteria. e application will reaches capacity however discussions are e two men were not thought therefore be submitted again on Novem- “We think the Octagon is in progress to nd the most e¨ ective way to have serious injuries a er ber 20th meaning that Robinson won’t be adequate”- Krishna and Bala of communicating with us, for now Seren the collision with the 2.8 mil- on the horizon for a while. In the mean would advice that you check the ‘Student lion pound vessel weighing time Hendre concerns include buses travel “ e main problem with Hendre is events- Hendre Hall’ Facebook group to 390 tonnes and were taken to to and from the building, with long waits that people are really used to Time and keep up to date and have your say espe- hospital predominantly as a to get home and there’s also the chance Academi. It’s a good venue, students cially as it appears we will have to make precautionary measure. of arriving at the club only to be turned need to go. I think it needs better do with Hendre for the foreseeable future. away because it has reached full capacity. ere have recently been discussions how- advertising but it is an experience HIGH STREET BOOM Anger has also been expressed at the lack Bangor doesn’t have and it has ever about making PJ Hall a Saturday night of communication between Undeb (the character”- David Stanley venue for students so we may have an al- company responsible for Hendre) and ternative in the future. For now though any s Christmas approaches students as they feel there has been little questions issues or information should be it seems that Bangor is information and advertising with regards “I have never heard of Hendre”- directed to [email protected], becoming inundated to the club. Seren hit the street to nd out Anthony Brennan-Craddock the o¥ cial Undeb point of contact regard- withA companies that are snap- what you think about Hendre with mixed ing Hendre Hall. ping up those empty shops that responses: have plagued the high street over Gemma Ellis the past few months. Amongst these companies are clothing giants H&M and Republic and IMPORTANT nostalgic gi company Past WE WILL MARCH: 10.11.10 Times. It seems that not only is the high street attracting these Gemma Ellis trade giants but the Caernarfon road out of Bangor is also pro- f you are female and you are read- viding a good proving ground ing this article you are at such a for reputable companies. With huge advantage. Did you know that the opening of TK Maxx over Iin England you are usually 25 before the summer and the expected you receive a letter encouraging you opening of a¨ ordable furniture to have your rst cervical screening? store Dunelm Mill in Novem- However in Wales the age is just 20. A ber, it seems prosperous that cervical screening is a test to check the Bangor will once again be able health of your cervix (the neck of the to balance out all those charity womb) and is very important as one shops! ere is also word on the in ten women may experience some street that a food quarter may changes in their cells which can be be coming to Bangor to bring a caused by many things. It is not a pain- splash of a¨ ordable ne dining ful examination and can be done at any to the city to serve both students of the four surgeries in Bangor. Take and Bangor residents. a friend along, I assure you it is not a scary process. e most important fact about the Cervical smear is that it is not a test for WHAT AN OFFENCE cancer but can prevent cervical cancer Bangor University stu- before it even gets started by detecting dent has caused upset the cells which may be abnormal. e on Normal site when ve year di¨ erence between England heA threatened other students and Wales is therefore very signi cant with a fencing sword. Sources and means that as Welsh residents we say the student became agitated are very fortunate to be able to have when a party on the halls site free screenings as soon as we turn 20. became too loud and took mat- Bangor we have already seen 66% cuts have now where our University Early detection and treatment can pre- Gemma Ellis ters into his own hands when in money that was previously available place is chosen based on personal pref- vent cancer developing in around 75% he emerged from his room with We are now just weeks from the to students and our Vice Chancellor erence and UCAS points. of cases. So I urge you to MAKE AN the ‘weapon’. Seren would like National Demo and if you don’t know openly supports a rise in tuition fees. It is therefore up to us to stand to- APPOINTMENT ! In most cases you to note that a warden or secu- what it is yet, where have you been? Something need to be done. gether and ght this. An increase in will receive a letter saying everything rity guard is the correct point Students are currently facing the threat Removing the cap on tuition fees fees may not a¨ ect us but it will a¨ ect is ne! of call in this kind of situation of savage cuts to education and coupled means that some of the top Universities our younger relatives and friends. ey I hope I have convinced you, here and does not promote the bran- with the recently published Browne re- could charge up to £10,000 for a place deserve the same opportunity that we are your closest surgeries: port which calls for a li on the cap on while others, such as Bangor, have to had and we must show politicians that dishing of weaponry to calm an tuition fees, the future for students is charge less. What we will nd then is we are the future and we need funding! Bodnant Surgery, Menai Avenue energetic party. looking pretty grim. a system whereby students from more So join in on Wednesday 10th of Tel: 01248 364492 We already pay a fortune for our ed- privileged back grounds can a¨ ord to November as our Students’ Union or- Have any local ucation and although we will graduate pay a top rate, and those from lower in- ganises coaches to London to join the Bron Derw Medical Centre from university with a higher level of come families with the skills to attend NUS and UCU (Universities and col- Glynne Road news to report? skill, good work ethic and maturity the Universities such as Oxford will have lege union) protest. Tickets are avail- Tel 01248 370900 Get in touch with government dones’nt see the need to to choose their place based on price. able from the reception of the SU re- invest in us. We are currently battling is will separate society and create an ception and are £10, £5 of which will Glanfa Surgery, Orme Road Andy: against people who don’t value the im- elitist system with top quality educa- be refunded on the day when you turn Tel: 01248 370540 portance of education and are willing tion being more accessible to wealthier up for tea and toast at 04.45am. It may news@seren. to cut away at a system which allows families. is is nothing like the fair be early but this a cause worth getting Holyhead Road fair entry and a¨ ordable learning. At system we Tel: 01248 372373 bangor.ac.uk

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5 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Student News “Be vigilant” warn police a er spate of recent attacks Halls Hassle ting others know where he is. Gemma Ellis tudents have recently complained Garth and Rathbone buildings and ex- drills which also causing upset among “I still feel safe walking around about several issues to do with tra fees are causing friction. “Students students with 9am lectures. Complaints Bangor but always make sure I text Halls of residence including car have certain expectations when they that some re drills can be performed he message is to be extra vigi- people when I arrive home. It is im- Sparking, re alarms and charges for be- are paying so much for accommoda- at any time between midnight and the lant around Bangor at the mo- portant to let people know that you ing locked out of their room. tion. We shouldn’t have to worry about early hours are unsettling students how- ment as two more students are safe” Complaints came a er students at extra fees” says one Bangor University ever the halls o¥ ce insists that drills can Thave been attacked and mugged in the e student also described his Rathbone and Garth found that during student. Seren contacted the halls of- only take place at “times of maximum Collage Road area. e victims had communication with the police to be the day university sta¨ were using their ce for a statement about these issues, occupancy” which invariably means mobile phones and wallets stolen so very helpful. car parking facilities. Students are ven- they had this to say “ ere have been an before dawn. So are these halls issues police are asking students not to have University police o¥ cers have turing out during the day and returning enormous rise in student’s failing to take overshadowing the high quality of Ban- these things on show and to commu- measures in place to keep students to nd they have nowhere to put their their keys or card with them when leav- gor’s halls of residence? Have your say: nicate any incidents with them. One safe, from attacks to preventing rob- cars even though they have bought a ing the room and the idea of the charge [email protected] person has been University police beries; they of- permit for the year. Other students on was to provide a deterrent” furthermore arrested and re- ten give out free Ffriddoedd site have found that they “all students with key cards have this leased on bail for o cers have measures in things such as Gemma Ellis place to keep students safe receive charges of £10 when they call year been provided with a lanyard so the incident on rape alarms and security out to help them get into their that the key card can be worn around October 2nd and a bike locks and rooms. Students in newer hall build- their neck at all times” presumably to gang is suspected to be targeting new can be found in the estates depart- ings have found that it is easy to lock reduce the number forgetting keys. e students in the area. ment of the University on Ffriddoedd themselves out as they have entry cards halls o¥ ce also com- m e n t e d PC Gwenno Jones, Bangor Uni- site. Lea§ ets have been given out as appose to traditional keys and that on early morn- versity police o¥ cer is encouraging around Ffriddoedd site to give stu- the charge is therefore unreasonable. ing re dialogue between herself and students dents more information on how to re- However if students pay the ne within requesting that main safe while three days it is reduced to £5. Students students join the “It is important to let at university but are paying upto £98 per week for Facebook group people know you are safe” if you need more the newer self catered build- ‘Bangor Uni cops’ information they ings on Fridd site to keep her in- are here to help. and £102 for formed. PC Jones reminded Seren that PC Gwenno Jones will frequently fea- Bangor is still a very safe place to live ture in Seren communicating ways to and that students needn’t feel worried, keep you safe so watch this space! She instead they should just remain cau- can also be contacted by email phone tious. A Bangor University Student or Facebook. attacked in March inside the grounds of Rathbone told Seren that a group FB: Bangor Uni Cops of four non-students assaulted him. e student was punched repeatedly Email: and broke his nose in the ordeal but [email protected] now feels safe to walk around Bangor again, stressing the importance of let- Tel: 07810834313 Graduate Job Crisis: Will there be anything for us when we nally get our Is Neuadd Willis Really Bangor’s degrees? Luxury Accomodation? Abbi Ryan “My § at is cheaper than Halls and other suitable only for shirts and skirts) ternship just unfair? She has paid over the rooms are quite big and I do get proved a challenge. £21,000 into the system and yet, isn’t e Positives s much as us students may o maybe Neuadd Willis is not the a double bed. e people in the o¥ ce Another major bug-bear for me was she repaying back society with her la- luxury student apartments ex- work hard and are kind and approach- the kitchen area, which I think anyone hate to admit it, our key rea- bour? Why should she have to work son for going to university is pected. But it’s not all doom and able, but it seems as though they might would’ve agreed was only t for one unpaid! It is just unethical. Sgloom. “I really quite enjoy living in get overwhelmed with the amount of person. ere was a two-ring hob, a toA gain a degree that will help us lead According to statistics, on aver- Neuadd Willis,” said one student, “It’s rooms, students and issues that they fridge with a tiny freezer compartment, to our dream careers, right? So why is age, a student is le with a whopping there a massive 58% of graduates, in located in a really nice place and it’s have to deal with between what only a weird microwave/grill/oven hybrid, £21,500 worth of debt! at’s without easy to get anywhere in Bangor.” Sarah seems a couple of people,” says Sarah. three cupboards, a sink and a vague the past 2 years, not able to nd their the talk of the increase of loans to a ideal job? Shouldn’t we be able to nd moved in early September and even Realistically, Neuadd Willis is a nice area for drying dishes. is would’ve horrifying £7,000 a year, plus higher though there were a few problems with and comfortable place to live, but there been all very well, had there also been a job related to our degree elds or interest repayments. With hardly any even nd a job in which we are happy? her room, they were quickly solved. have been a few hiccups along the way enough space to use a chopping board careers waiting for us, how are we “Neuadd Willis is perfectly liveable, for some students and for Sarah. “It and prepare for meals. No kitchen table It’s heartbreaking to think of some meant to pay this back? It’s an eco- students, who are so passionate for and it’s miles better than my house in might not be perfect but I wouldn’t dis- of sorts existed either, only a breakfast nomical mess that is getting deeper second year, and indeed better than courage anyone from living here,” n- bar which we were given one stool for. their degree’s, not being able to nd and deeper. a job when nishing university. We most of my friend’s houses at the mo- ishes Sarah. Oh, and there was no toaster or kettle. Just as we think things couldn’t ment. My § atmates are really nice and Maintenance issues were dealt with have gained the knowledge and skills get worse, the Tories are promoting a and still our future is on the line. you do get to choose who you live with, promptly, though not always success- new policy of people having to work which is a real bonus,” says Sarah. In e Negatives fully. Within the rst week, the towel To put it simply, there are just no longer. e age of retirement on av- jobs in today’s climate. According to fact Neuadd Willis tries to make sure My boyfriend and I shared one of hook had fallen o¨ the back of the erage is 65, but the conservatives are that friends can live together. ey take Neuadd Willis’ studio § ats last year. We bathroom door and was duly replaced, e Times, tens of thousands of grad- appealing to make people work until uates will be joining the dole queue, into consideration exactly who you live applied quite late and as a result were though not in the same place as before, they hit 70 and for longer hours! is with too, for example they try to ac- told that we would be given one of the leaving a large dent in the door which or if not, working in supermarkets is just making our situation worse. We or local cafes. A staggering 11.7% of commodate people as to whether they smaller studios available. Despite initial we hoped we wouldn’t be blamed for. need retirement to keep on happening want to live with rst year students or reservations, we were assured that there In addition to what I’ve already men- graduates have been le jobless. at an earlier stage, because there are Jade French, 22, gained a 2:1 in not, unlike Halls, who don’t seem to would be plenty of room for two people tioned, there is a long list of charges you then more opportunities for graduates separate older students from rst years, to happily co-habit. can be faced with at the end of your Photography from Nottingham Trent to gain jobs. University in 2008. She wanted a job and it can be quite di¥ cult to live with Our rst impressions weren’t great; tenancy if, for example, the company A degree, to a lot of employers, friends. Neuadd Willis can be quite so- the studio was more like a large room deems your bedroom to be in need of in a gallery, but soon discovered this is just simply not enough. So what was near impossible. To gain experi- ciable too. e management team send for one person than a down-sized a redecoration or your kitchen is not can we do to boost our CVs? What emails out to its residents about up- § at for two people to share. Trying to cleaned ‘up to standard.’ ence to boost her CV, she has done a will make us more employable? Is it number of unpaid internships, trying coming social events and even have a t all our clothes, for example, into All things considered, I don’t believe spending yet more money on gain- football team going on. ey also have a small wardrobe with two di¨ erent the studio was worth the £140 a week to support herself by working a 60 ing a masters? Or are we just plunging hour week in a pub. Isn’t an unpaid in quite a relaxed approach when allowing sized hanging areas (one tall enough my boyfriend and I were jointly paying ourselves into more debt? for guests to stay with you for a while. for dresses, trousers and coats, the for it. 6 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Comment Et Tu, Vince? sity funding and recom- versity which will not mending that tuition fees cater for your academic should have no cap on needs or not go to university them, the Liberal Dem- at all. ocrats in government is alone would anger students feel that it is acceptable but the fact that we have been be- to completely disregard trayed, and I cannot emphasise this their promise; one of enough, by the leadership of a party Barnaby the key factors that led which quite a few of us embraced has many students to vote for frankly turned this into war. o Halloween dawns on us at the them. We cannot stand idly by whilst the end of the month, an occasion in I use the term ‘in gov- future of our higher education be- which we take a walk on the dark Sside and accept the fact that it is much ernment’ for a reason. comes elitist once again. University is e majority of the par- not only a place to improve yourself cooler being the bad guy a er all. ty: its backbench MP’s, academically. It is a point in someone’s Bangor, like every town, will be full of Liberal Youth and gen- life, if they choose it, where they can colourful and enigmatic characters with eral members still stand experience three years of...life con- plenty of thrills and spills like an epi- against any rise in tuition densed. It is a learning curve socially, sode of Balamory. Getting a costume is fees. is is why the be- economically and academically. To always a great way to assimilate yourself trayal is such an issue. destroy this for the sake of creating an- into the eerie masses. ere are lots of It comes from a small other elitist system is a Tory ideology shops around selling the usual stu¨ , but number of Lib Dems, not a Liberal Democrat one. As it says if you want some authenticity check out including the highly re- in the Robbins report from 1963 (the Zero not far from Spoons, or make your spected economist Vince last major report on higher education own costume. I remember in Freshers Cable, who many had before the Browne report), “ e good year two girls who made fantastical tin considered to be the sole society desires equality of opportunity foil robots with lights. It was the closest as anyone felt a strange sharp fees unlimitedly. thing I have seen to a real robot since sensation between the shoul- Why is this such a betrayal? Be- remaining Lib Dem in government to for its citizens to become not merely have a conscience. good producers but also good men Peter Crouch’s audition for the role of der blades recently? Maybe fore and during the campaigning for Lankatron in Transformers. fromH a dagger with a yellow dove on it? the General Election the Lib Dems Let’s be clear here. If Clegg man- and women.” ages to whip his party into voting for For the sake of the country, for Unfortunately Bangor does not have Last week the nal bastion the Lib- pledged that they would stop any and a Mr Bennesque costume shop, but I eral Democrats had against the tide all attempts to raise tuition fees. ere the subjects proposed in the Browne students and for themselves, the Lib report we will have a system of higher Dems should stick to their pledge. hope this year you guys can make an of annoyance their supporters felt to- are pictures of their MP’s, including e¨ ort and get creative. In timed old wards them fell in a blaze of hypocrisy. Nick Clegg, standing next to students education based solely on the mon- e students that the government are etary worth of its students. e Red- screwing over now are, a er all, the tradition as usual we will probably see Vince Cable, long held to be the stead- and holding pledges. eir manifesto more witches around than the annual fast, intelligent and most honourable says, “ e Liberal Democrats are the brick universities will charge £10,000 next generation of the electorate and with less renowned and less academi- people have good memories when it Mother-in-law Conference on Domes- senior member of the party last week only party which believes university tic Interference, and more freaks than stood up in the House of Commons education should be free and admis- cally recognised institutions accepting comes to betrayal. decreasing amounts of money from its a shindig on Jabba’s sail barge. But as and said that the Government, that he sions based on ability not a bank Luke Dobson students we do not fear such super - and his party is a part of, would sup- balance.” Now, with the Browne re- students. Basically, if you’re intelligent but poor you will have to go to a uni- cial humiliation of looking like a Blue port plans to raise university tuition port threatening 25% cuts to Univer- Peter sock puppet, what really scares us is rising student fees, expired overdra s, dissertations, due dates, exams, career prospects, and pub closures. It is the likes of these that keep us up at night, No Gold Medals for Sporting Ethics clawing away at our inner window of propulsion. Whilst searching for that er years of planning and e human impacts of the Olympic e 2004 Olympic Games held in the world will be the 2012 Olympic nightlight of safety we are only equipped months of controversy, the Games were kept highly secret from Athens, were tainted by a controver- Games held in London. £9.3 billion with hobnobs and Tetley as a last bas- 19th Commonwealth Games the rest of the world. Some 1.5 million sial death record. 14 builders from paid out by you and me. On October tion of comfort on this Terror Train that heldA in New Delhi, India have now Beijing residents were evicted from Eastern Europe and Asia died, due to 20, George Osborne will announce the is the imminent future. nished. their homes for the development of widespread evidence of poor safety results of the ‘comprehensive spending But it is the likes of Halloween that What are the Commonwealth the competition. Arenas such as the conditions and little or no organisa- review’ – the cuts are set to be deeper we nd ourselves basking in the revelry Games? e Commonwealth is an celebrated Birds Nest were erected for tion during the construction of the than those committed by atcher. of fancy dress parties, looking like every intergovernmental group of 54 states a few weeks of sport. Now le for the Olympic village. e Greek Construc- e austere measures will a¨ ect us creep that donned a dodgy disguise on which were once part of the Brit- rust and cobwebs, the e¨ ects of the tion Worker's Union believes the unof- all, one way or another. Osborne will Scooby Doo, and being the very med- ish Empire; the Games - are without Olympics are still being felt by over cial number could have been around announce up to £82 billion worth of dling kids that the old folks wish they doubt - another over-priced, preten- a million Beijing 40 deaths in public spending cuts. Blowing nearly could relive. It is thus essential that we tious event for the sporting elite to evictees. Arguably, international total. 1 person £10 billion on a 2 week sporting event make the most of these annual events compete in. e New Delhi died when seems utterly fatuous with the current that spice up the seemly humdrum Brit- Once again the nancial and hu- Commonwealth sport has become bloated Sydney held economic climate. e Olympic media ish calendar. man costs of holding these grand Games 2010 have by national pride and the Olym- centre in Stratford is costing the tax- What will be a Halloween to remem- competitions are over looked by the done exactly the global insecurity pics in 2000 payer over £308 million alone; that’s £5 ber is the Geography third year trip to world. e nancial expense of hold- same by global and 2 people for every person across Great Britain. Barcelona. For that I hope the unwritten ing such an event is catastrophic for chauvinism and died during Holding a sporting event has argu- pact of suiting up for the journey, and the strongest of nations. Billions of new economic § aunting. Photos of the construction of the 1992 Olym- ably become the nancial indicator of crashing in on downtown Barcelona dollars are drained from the state, so children as young as seven emerged pic Games in Barcelona. Regardless boastful nations bringing the rest of like Salem paratroopers is still a done pigeon-chested countries can welcome 3 weeks ago, showing them carrying of whether deaths occurred during the world to heel. Do I want gold med- deal. Leading the putrid platoon will be the world to the doorstep of another hammers and buckets to help the con- the 2008 Beijing Olympics or not, the als? Yes. Do I want Great Britain to join birthday boy Liam O’Brien whom I sure over-budgeted sporting competition. struction workers behind schedule. truth could have easily been hidden the list of sporting hosts struggling to will delight in all things spooky and sor- It has become the track-race equiva- Human rights activists in India tried from the world with the oppressive foot the bill of taking on such a colos- did. And as the night ends most of you lent of ‘keeping up with the Joneses,’ - to have the Commonwealth Games communist government. sal commitment? No. With an empty would have danced to riller, eaten lots anything you can do, we can do better. called o¨ . ousands of residents were Arguably, international sport has piggy bank and an Olympic receipt of treats, looked like a royal tit and will e Chinese spent $33 billion on forcefully evicted for development, become bloated by national pride and still needing to be paid, I truly believe wake up feeling like the underside of holding the 2008 Olympic Games: a workers were employed without being global insecurity. e displacement England should pull out of the bid to Boris Karlo¨ ’s boots. So switch on the sporting village was erected and an supplied with safety equipment and of humanity due to sport is perhaps host the FIFA World Cup 2018 which Proton Packs, crank-up the PKE and airport terminal built for this one spe- escort agencies dra ed in girls from second only to war with an estimated will be announced in December. have a blast! ci c event; just short of half a million other Indian cities to supply Delhi 2 million people shi ed across 2 dec- people were employed to assist in run- with the demand in prostitution - all ades for Olympic stadiums alone. ning the show. in the name of sport. e next sporting event to grip Andy Trigg B-man 7 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Features ith diets and health being ‘straight-size’ models. Since then, his Although these tragic deaths could be be said that by doing this, many taken to extremes (both pro le has grown ten-fold and led to seen as a catalyst for the change that girls and young women are be- obesity and size zero are on the Canadian designer creating a cap- is occurring, it is deeply saddening to ing driven to extreme lengths Wthe rise), perceptions of size, weight sule range of clothing for Topshop. He think that it took something so severe to try and achieve the unattain- and body image have never been un- has continued to use plus-size models to bring about a change. able. Nevertheless, similar to der so much scrutiny. It is becoming in his shows, and now it seems that Weight aside, other aspects of Body body size (and shape), attitudes increasingly di¥ cult to read a maga- other designers are following suit. Con dence are hitting the headlines, towards airbrushing seem to be zine or newspaper without coming When showcasing her Spring/ most particularly the issue of air- moving in a positive direction; across articles discussing these issues, Summer 2011 line this month, Vic- brushing in the media. Airbrushing with many magazines beginning no matter how brief. toria Beckham banned to limit the amount it is In January of this year, ‘V’ Maga- size zero (UK size 4) Whilst they would be viewed as normal used in their editorials. zine published what some people models from modelling sized outside of the fashion world, in the Notably, some celebri- saw as a controversial copy of their her clothes. John Gal- fashion world, putting these ‘curvy’ girls on ties have even asked not magazine entitled ‘ e Size Issue’. It liano used two plus-size the catwalk makes a statement. to be airbrushed in mag- was published as a bid for the fashion models in his show, and azines. Leading this trend world to accept and embrace women his nal piece was modelled by the is used in a multitude of ways, and is is Jessica Simpson, who despite (and men) of all sizes. extremely curvaceous Beth Ditto. considered to be mainly responsible having been criticized for putting A few years ago, such an issue Model Crystal Renn, who is a size for people trying to make themselves on a bit of weight in the past year would most likely have ended up on 12-14, has also modelled for Galliano look like the celebrities and models and a half says that she is happier the cutting room § oor. For this was in the past. She became a plus-size in magazines and newspapers. Re- than she has been for a long time. when size zero (UK size 4) was the model a er su¨ ering from an eating alistically even the subjects in the Alongside her aversion to being most desired body size, and young disorder to t in with size zero mod- magazines do not look as perfect as airbrushed, Simpson also hosted Kelly Brook and Lindsay Lohan demonstrate the vast di erence girls and women alike strived for the els. She has said that since putting on they do with airbrushing. Companies her own television programme between the sizes. bodies of celebrities like Nicole Richie the weight, not only is she happier, but have defended their right to airbrush titled ‘ e Price of Beauty’, and Lindsay Lohan (both scarily thin the Spring/Summer 2011 catwalk sea- photographs, saying that it can help to which dealt with perceptions of at the time). son has been her busiest yet, including advertise their products, yet it could beauty around the globe. Its aim DOES SIZE MATTER? Fast forward a few years and atti- her ‘straight-size’ modelling days. was simply to widen peoples’ views being overweight can cause, such as tudes seem to be changing. Along with In the past year, she has modelled on what is considered beautiful, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoar- the multitude of editorials in the said for labels such as Zac Posen and and to embrace a diverse range of thritis and breathing di¥ culties. So issue of ‘V’ Magazine (including one Chanel. beauty from every culture. whilst the world is accepting a diverse of Plus-size model ‘Miss Dirty Mar- As well as the fashion world, Despite all the changes that are range of beauty, and seems to be ac- tini’ shot by Karl Lagerfeld, who had in the media in general there has occurring in regards to body con- cepting that every person is di¨ erent, previously stated that he would never been a change in attitudes towards dence, is it enough? With lessons it needs to be ensured that it is widely work with curvy models), Vogue US celebrities of di¨ erent shapes and in body con dence set to be put on known that leading a healthy lifestyle also released a ‘Size Issue’ in April of sizes. For example, magazines the curriculum thanks to a cam- is not only important to your health, this year, sending a clear message that such as Cosmopolitan have shi - paign by Gok Wan in 2009, I have but for your mind. times are changing. ed from advertising fad diets such to ask is 100% body con dence the If you have felt a¨ ected by any In terms of ‘it’ models, we seem as Atkins, e Cabbage Soup diet, way to go? Many critics believe of these issues Bangor University of- to be moving past the times of waif or e Blood Type diet, to simply that we will simply go from one fers con dential counselling support thin models that were prevalent in suggesting ways to lead a healthier extreme to another. A er think- through their Student Support Serv- the nineties. Instead, models such as lifestyle by eating healthily and ing that protruding ribs has been ices. More information on Student Daisy Lowe, Lara Stone and Crystal exercising. attractive for the past decade, will Support can be found at: Renn have been gracing the catwalk. But are these changes too little we now start to think that obesity Whilst they would be viewed as nor- too late? It is no secret that some is ‘normal’? is is an especially www.bangor.ac.uk/ban- mal sized outside of the fashion world, models go to extreme measures to pertinent question due to the fact gortv/studentsupport in the fashion world, putting these ensure they t into the tiny sam- that one in three women is over- ‘curvy’ girls on the catwalk makes a ple sizes of the catwalk. In 2007, weight, and approximately 3 mil- or call Nightline and speak to statement. two model sisters died six months lion children are overweight in the someone about it on: In 2009, relatively unknown de- apart, both of suspected Anorexia UK. Obesity problems run much 01248 36 21 21 signer Mark Fast caused controversy Nervosa. Eliana and Luisel Ram- Gok Wan works to promote a natural and deeper than the surface, and many when his stylist quit over his deci- os were aged just 18 and 20, and healthy body image and con dence in your people are unaware of the health sion to use size 12-14 models to show were said to be under a signi cant appearance on his shows. implications his collection, as well as the standard amount of pressure to lose weight. Polly Daszkiewicz 1 aim, 1 tenner, 1 charity shop! he aim? To nd a funky out t chose my friend Christy to be my needed a bag and a belt to pull the out- e jewellery is set out with care and that can be worn in the daytime model. e shop is set out perfectly t together, and that’s where the cus- the shop itself is spotless. Charity for shopping, lunch with friends into di¨ erent items, so everything was tomer care came in. Gary Davies, the shops are under-appreciated, when Tor even lectures. e tenner? £10 be- simple to nd. I decided to be inven- store manager, was great. He allowed really they just require a bit of love ing the budget for the whole out t! e tive and chose a § oor length skirt (for me to go into the store room to choose and attention! Why not try some- place? Our local charity shop in Bangor only £2.99!) to work with. We made it any bag I wanted! I went for a leather, thing new? Like me, you will nd out city centre, e British Red Cross. into a dress by pulling it up and above classic 60's style brown bag, and I ab- that you spend a quarter of the price A charity shop, possibly the last her chest. I also accessorised the ‘dress’ solutely adore it! It cost me an amaz- (if that), and you are also contributing place you would think of to buy an with a sil- ing £3.00. I also to a wonderful cause. out t, right? Well maybe it shouldn’t ver, 80’s style blagged a beau- You will now see Christy walking be! e British Red Cross is the ideal belt, buck- I would 100% recommend e tiful delicate around Bangor in her new, vintage place to revamp your wardrobe with- led around British Red Cross! eir bracelet and the out t costing a terri c £9.98! Bargain! out spending a fortune. You can cre- the middle. customer care is fantastic belt worth £3.00 A special thanks to ate original styles and know that your I then chose together. Gary Davies for his money is going towards a brilliant a size 16 cardigan to hang loose from I would 100% recommend e Brit- genuine kindness. cause. Being a student includes many Christy’s petite frame which nished ish Red Cross! eir customer care is nancial problems, and I don’t know o¨ the out t perfectly. fantastic and there are so many hidden about you, but I really can’t a¨ ord Top- e British Red Cross provided treasures, including the latest trend of shop prices. many unique styles, and I was actu- aviator style jackets, which are featured Abbi Ryan I was excited for the challenge and ally torn between 3 di¨ erent out ts. I on catwalks everywhere this season. 8 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Societies ere’s nothing normal about Normal Site! or all of you who don’t know about makes this JCR di¨ erent from all the in various colours, patterns and dia- Normal Site, you are missing out on a others in Bangor is the wide variety grams using chalk. Halls which is far from ordinary. It’s of social activities that happen. From ere is a true communal spirit Fexisted since the 60’s and the student soci- parties in the common room to birth- and a¨ ection between everyone there. ety that is prevalent there is just as old. e day celebrations for its members, they As an international student, I’ve never JCR (Junior Common Room) comprises of are making your rst year as good as received so much support and co-op- all the people living in the possible. eration anywhere abroad as compared two buildings Arfon and Seiriol. Six ough, alcohol is not the only fac- to that in Bangor and especially Nor- extraordinary and talented mal Site. In just three weeks people run it, namely, Jason ere is true communal spirit and a¨ ec- I have gotten to know eve- Baxter (Chair), Tom ‘Bob’ tion between everyone there. It’s all-for- ryone and they are all there Johnson (Treasurer), Bex J. when you need them. Truly Shah-Harvey (Welfare), Billy one-and-one-for-all, all the time! splendid. Even though I ar- Lovelock (Events), Sophie tor in these nights. ere are frequent rived late I adjusted well and I can’t Millicent Slater (Vice Chair) and Lau- adventures such as midnight walks thank this society enough for their ra Teal (Secretary). over to Anglesey and exploring the help and friendliness. ey are an infamous lot who can local wildlife. is community on the ings never end here. So don’t always be seen around the site and al- edge of Bangor is a thriving one which forget that we are going to celebrate though Fresher’s’ Week may be over even has its own newsletter “AbNor- Halloween like no one has ever done for Normal Site life goes on; whether mal News.” Other JCR’s could learn before. Watch out for that! there’s fresher’s § u or hangover head- a lot from it and the sense of family I guess there should be a society aches. Everyone attends their academ- that keeps the lifestyle going. For ex- like this one in every hall in Bangor! ic work in the day time but when night ample, they organized a group art ses- rolls around the party continues. What sion which covered the patio of Arfon Nayab Khan

Bring Your Own Tumbleweed Storm FM – A Rostra Sketch Show The Sunday Sessions f you love loud, live and local music then tune into the Sunday Sessions for weekly performances in the Storm FM studio. On November 7th we'll be Ibringing you an extra special extended edition to showcase all the bands taking part in the Bangor leg of North Wales Battle of the Bands 2010! We'll be blasting out of your radios for 5 hours from 11am till 4pm, followed by a live broadcast of the Battle from 6 to 9pm at Bar Uno. What its got: Interviews and live lounges with the best up and coming North Walian bands. Stay tuned in the coming weeks to hear the likes of Crash Disco, I Am Austin and Shy & The Fight. What its Not: Fearne Cotton. But we can’t all be famous and mates with Reggie Yates. So tune in to Storm FM instead to hear some fantastic local talent before they make it really big! n the second weekend of clever and highly enjoyable comedy. attention during the production, such When you can catch it: Sundays from 3pm. Check out our Facebook page for October, only two weeks One example of this was a sketch as members of the cast and crew the latest news on up and coming sessions. Oafter Fresher’s week, Rostra involving the erratic and stressed moving around nosily backstage managed to put on their fi rst theatre Mr. Mills who sought to recruit new during a quiet scene, smoother Breakfast in Bed performance of the academic year. television and radio presenters in entrances and exits were needed, the With their new recruits, it was an all the form of Sooty and various other delivery to punch-lines were not as e have regular Breakfast shows on Storm FM to keep you up to date, inclusive audition process with purely heroes from popular culture whom effective as they could have been, and entertained, and frankly letting you know the world is still here every self written sketches. On opening 90s kids fondly remember. Another on the whole the cast needed to be morning! W night we were warmly greeted at the memorable sketch portrayed a ditzy a lot louder. Sadly we were not given What its got: Competitions, news, easy listening music, helping you bring front of house and, after a slight delay, female amid the blind panic of a a programme and that is something yourself away from ‘the morning after the night before feeling’, and back into were shown to our seats. Even though zombie apocalypse and the resulting we both thought was a must-have, society! there was little to no advertising for especially as this production was the What its not: Don’t picture us playing you the fl ute and bringing you a plate the production, there were still a fair New recruits look fi rst show in which some of the cast of cornfl akes, and if your ideal music genre is metal, maybe better off tuning few people in JP Hall. and crew had participated. in later in the day. promising and The show lasted around an hour Nevertheless, as Rostra’s fi rst When you can catch it: Weekday’s from 9am and was directed by Sara Burgess. showed off some show, which was put on incredibly Stuarts Super Happy Magical Fun The cast wore simple costumes, fresh new talent! fast, it was a commendable effort and of black trousers and white shirts. we look forward to future productions Time of General Confusion & These simple outfi ts, coupled with comic frustration seen through her including a pantomime in late expert lighting, evoked an artistic housemate. Some sketches used November/early December. Wonderment atmosphere and drew the audience’s visual puns and slapstick humour, Brand New Show on Storm FM, and its something a little different, its attention perfectly to the material, others funny accents. Others were radio meets comedy, and its as risqué, as it gets. without leading to any distractions. more subtle in their humour, although A The sketches themselves often also highly enjoyable. Emma Gregory & What it’s got: Weekly dose of banter, comedy, expletives, metal and Stuarts portrayed elements of the inexplicable, The freshers (and the oldies!) take on what’s in the Media fantasy and explored themes of a gave a hearty performance. The new Rosie MacLeod What it’s not: This show doesn’t do much for the feint hearted! sexual nature and, although it was not recruits look promising and showed When you can catch it: After the watershed! a laugh out loud affair throughout the off some fresh talent. However, there entire night, there were moments of were several areas that needed further 9 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Societies Brought to you by the Chair of Unity, Luke Stef Black Dobson RAG Committee Chair 2010-2011

any of you have probably seen us smiles on our faces. walking the streets with our bright This year is going to be our best Morange T-shirts and even brighter yet with a Bangor’s Next Top Model id you know that you are a member of Unity? You, World AIDS Day service in Bangor Cathedral. For this to hap- buckets. You may have also seen us competition and fashion show, featuring and every other member of the Students’ Union, ex- pen, Unity works alongside the parish, parishioners and the handcuffed to one another on several Miss Wales, a Halloween Trick or Treat cept for this one guy. Unity is the society for Lesbian, Students Union’s Vice President for Education and Welfare, occasions, or maybe seen a tiger running and ‘Rockoke’ with a live band all coming Gay,D Bisexual, Trans and Questioning students in Bangor. We Danielle Buckley. We also run campaigns throughout the year around and wondered “what is going up in the next few months. on?” Well, what you are witnessing are Also this year we will be doing Jail don’t hate straight people or anything, but our priority is to such as Donation not Discrimination which aims to tackle the the efforts of Bangor University’s RAG, Break, a 36 hour challenge to get as far support the gays. Oh, but we’re not allowed to call ourselves ban on gay men, and those who have had sex with them, from a student run charitable organisation away from Bangor with no money, just “the gays”; the BBC says so. Instead we’re called the “LGBTQ giving blood. We will be at the next blood drive encouraging which raises money for local and national sheer determination. Previous volunteers community”. people to go and give blood but to take with them a lea§ et charities. have ended up in Australia, China and Seriously though, we are not your stereotypical ‘gay soci- explaining that they protest the ban. RAG, which stands for Raising And Thailand. ety’. We neither wave rainbow § ags nor parade round in hot As part of our remit to support the LGBTQ students we Giving, was founded in the 1820’s and RAG is all about having fun and doing pants calling for gay rights. e whole idea of Unity is that we provide Unity Guides who have been trained by the wonder- today nearly every University in Britain something for a good cause. It is a work with the rest of the Students’ Union and the local popu- ful people at Nightline. ey will be here throughout the year has a RAG society. There are even RAGs great way to get involved and meet new in South Africa and the Netherlands. people outside your course and living lace. We help the students out by giving them an awesome to support all students, especially those who are LGBTQ. Do Here at Bangor RAG we like to do arrangements. night out every month; Fruit Salad has been running for years not hesitate to go along to one of their drop-in sessions which things with a bit of a difference and last We are always looking for new and will be at Hendre Hall on Tuesday 26th October. We also will be advertised on their Facebook page (facebook.com/uni- year we had an amazing time, from our “Raggies” so if you are interested in have a co¨ ee a ernoon every Saturday at 4pm in Blue Sky Cafe tylgbt.guides). circus themed SIN night, to our very ﬁ nding out more, or want to get involved on the High Street. We’re also going to surprise you with some Finally I’d like to publicise our weekly committee meetings successful speed dating night. Whether with any of our up-and-coming events amazing events that we’re planning. Look out for updates on which are held in Bar Uno every Monday at 6:30pm. Come it is a simple cake sale or an all out please email us at our Facebook page (facebook.com/unitybangor). along and voice your opinions then sit back for a drink and 12 hour “Cuff couple” occasion we are [email protected] We take our name seriously; it is our aim not only our a chat. always there, buckets at the ready and brand. On December 1st, for example, we are going to run a Just some of the businesses in Bangor offering you some great deals with a Love Bangor card!

ast year Bangor Students’ Union launched an exciting recycling campaign and a gardening opportunity to save money when shopping and Bangor’s local economy are losing out. The the Love Bangor campaign, and following competition, and of course we’ll have yet another with international businesses such as Matalan Union has gotten 50 businesses to sign up to Lthe enormous success and support it exciting campaign at the end of the academic and Amazon through the NUS Extra card, but the campaign to offer a variety of incentives to received, it’s back with even more love this year! year. The second aspect of this campaign is unfortunately not many of the businesses students who buy a Love Bangor card. So for £11 There are several parts to this campaign, which to raise awareness of the positive things that involved in the scheme had a presence in Bangor you can save up to 20% on things like clothes, encourages students to take pride in the local students offer the local community, such as the leaving you able to take advantage of all of the food & drink, hair and beauty, services and lots community. Events such as ‘Give Rubbish the 500+ hours our students volunteer to help over offers. That’s where Love Bangor comes in. With more! Chop’ at the end of the last academic year when 250 of the area’s residents every week, and only national offers, not only are you missing For more information about the offers 17.1 tonnes of waste was kept off the streets of that’s just those who volunteer through SVB. out due to the need to order everything online if available and to order your card, go to www. Bangor in the ﬁ nal fortnight of term. This year Lastly, but of course not least, is the Love you’d like to take advantage of the cheaper prices bangorstudents.com/lovebangor we have many campaigns ready to run, including Bangor Card! For years you have had the offered by NUS Extra offers, but local businesses 10 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk

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24th AU Night every wednesday £3 before 11pm and all funds raised go to AU clubs! Think she’s a Seren fan! Katie Waissel .. looks like a gob- Students say lin and Cher Lloyd The apprentice X Factor can't sing James Berry X Factor is one of Diva fever for the Sum- the worst things mer Ball!! on tv!! irst F.Y.D and Nicolo went, this in my opinion, are the week it was Storm Lee and Belle ones to watch. Simon FAmie. Personally I think Nicolo Cowell knew what he should still be in, but unfortunately was doing when he put that’s the weird way the voting works. them together. I have They are egotistical Stella to win! There’s certainly variety to this year’s one name for you – Justin Bieber. group of ﬁ nalists; there’s Wagner’s Love him or hate him, look at how and more competitive weird and wacky persona, Mary’s global he is! I seem to remember Seren Editor powerful voice, Rebecca (whose voice that in their solo audition Cowell than previous years. reminds me of Duffy a bit) and Cher, compared at least two of the boys in who brings rapping to the Saturday the band to Bieber. Mr Cowell knows -Steven Freeman- night show. So who’s going to win? there’s a market for cute teenage At the moment I think it might be pop stars and he wants in on the act. I'm glad Nico left, he too early to tell. The contestants There aren’t that many big boy bands still have time to improve, but it’s an at the moment, so there’s certainly was annoying and ar- Cheryl cole with red interesting lot this year. room for a bunch of cute teens for the While Aiden wowed everyone last female audience to fall in love with. hair is the best thing i week with his rendition of Mad World, Is it just me or is Simon Cowell rogant. he slipped slightly this week. He has being particularly nice to everyone got a nice, original voice and I think this series? Also, it was annoying Caitlin Thornton have ever seen! he’s going to stay a while, possible that some judges commented on winner? I’m not sure yet. Mary the production of the song – that’s on the other hand could be a dark not the contestants’ fault! They get horse. Twice she’s given an excellent choreographed; it’s the programme’s performance, so who knows, she may responsibility for the production and be a female Paul Potts. costume, not theirs. Cher, I reckon, is an act that divides want to have your say? the nation; either you like what she does or you don’t, but it seems to be Heather Boyles working for her so far. One Direction, ﬁ [email protected] The Inbetweeners are back! ith the third season of e e text alert noise, the lads make gramme will go out on a high a er a Inbetweeners well under- when talking about Simon’s newly ac- fourth series which would end as the way it’s fair to say that it quired girlfriend, has been a massive boys nish their A levels. ough, in Whasn’t disappointed. Once again the success; people all over the country a recent episode the boys went to visit boys are back with more adolescent are now cracking the joke and the Fa- Simon’s girlfriend’s sister at Warwick mishaps, such as Simon’s catwalk night- cebook page ‘saying beepity beep beep university and it would be amazing if mare when trying to impress Carli and when your mate mentions his girl- the producers introduced a major plot Will being misunderstood and rejected friend’ has over 77,000 fans to date. diversion where once again, the lads all from Neil’s lame birthday party. ere ere is also talk about an Inbe- practically fail their exams and end up is no lack of comedy gold in the new tweeners feature length lm where going to what Will would call a ‘lower series, such as when Will freaks out the boys go on a foreign ‘sun, sea and class’ university to carry on their ca- otal domination. at’s what the managing people, it seemed that her skills a er taking drugs, which causes him sangria’ holiday and experience their pers. We can only hope. girl’s team achieved last week with proved no match for the team that she took to have involuntary arm spasms and failures in life at an ever more epic their premium bangers on the on. e combination of demanding Joanna Tstreets of jolly London. Yet while the men’s and bossy Melissa hindered the girl’s team not forgetting Jay’s showdown with the level. However, the producers and cast Steven Freeman team looked completely hopeless with ty- resulting in complete failure with a grand squirrel who dared play chicken. have hinted in interviews that the pro- rant Dan as their leader, their hopes were total of zero sales. raised this week as Stella joined the team. While the girls were being argumenta- Her forcefulness proved successful in the tive the boys had asked Stella if she was eld as she was able to lead the team to a able to model for the Cϋϋlie Beach Towel. victory, with her team being branded as Immediately she declined yet as a strong “Stella and the Cowboys”. e beginning leader she was able to learn that the price of this success began at Heathrow’s Termi- of winning came at a cost. Cringing at the You win some you lose some

nal 5 where Lord Sugar spoke to the teams thought of wearing a bikini in front of so via video link. He regretted to inform the many men, Stella went ahead and in doing teams that Raleigh Addington would not so, with the help of the boys, sold a worthy be joining them due to family compli- 100 units. cations at home. However, as Stella was Later in the Boardroom, Lord Sugar added to the boy’s team they were highly asked Laura and her team why they didn’t con dent that they would win. accept the exclusivity o¨ er with Boots and As both teams headed from Heathrow she con dently replied that it simply wasn’t they were able to brainstorm their ideas, suitable at the time. As a direct result of but through a weak leader the girl’s team their poor performance Joy was booted took all day deciding. In the end though from the show, and the boy’s team were they decided to make a beach bookstand treated to well earned tea and cakes at a in order to try and ful l every woman’s premier golf course. desire. However, this proved fatal to the group and it was considered as a last minute idea which nobody believed in. Louis Waters While Laura stated she was very good at DVD

f you’re making a movie about a and Garfi eld out of ‘The Facebook’, an idea that OF THE couple of Harvard students who is the Garfi eld’s character Eduardo Saverin Ibecome self made billionaires that l i k e a b l e has been suggesting from the start. go on to sue one another, you’ve got to best friend Unsurprisingly, toys soon start being have the right ingredients, and David leaving you thrown out of the pram and the MONTH Fincher’s The Social Network seems w o n d e r i n g movie fi nally begins to pick up some to have just what it needs to draw e x a c t l y momentum though you never quite in a large audience; Jesse Eisenberg how their understand why Justin Timberlake as teenage ‘geek’ Mark Zuckerberg relationship was cast. and the social phenomenon that is changes so At two hours long The Social Facebook. What could possibly go dramatically. Network really isn’t a long movie but wrong? And then it seemed to last much longer. By all The story follows a young enters Justin means avid ‘Facebookers’ should see Zuckerberg during his time at Harvard T i m b e r l a k e the movie as they’re probably going where he comes up with the idea of as Napster to like it but to someone like me, who Facebook as a way to connect all of the c o - f o u n d e r has very little interest in the site, The students at the university regardless Sean Parker. Social Network doesn’t really offer of what ‘house’ they are in. Essentially He’s the you much; not even a proper ending. it’s a story of teenage isolation, anger c a t a l y s t Hats off to the unlikely pairing of and jealousy with of course a hint of the fi lm is Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for the intelligence, and Eisenberg manages looking for outstanding music and Eisenberg’s to pull all of this off whilst at the same at this point performance has to get some credit time looking calm and unaffected by as he insists but unfortunately this fi lm really didn’t the fact that his best friend, played that the do much for me. by Andrew Garfi eld, is suing him. The two of them Released: movie seems to be going quite well, start making 26th October Eisenberg is believable as Zuckerberg m o n e y LJ Taylor Starring: career options available) is vastly sleeker and you’ll nd yourself less inclined to destroy your Robert Downey Jr, than it was previously, with a much more console and TV when your team just won’t perform. Gwyneth Paltrow, structured calendar system and no more Another aspect of Career Mode, which is also in Mickey Rourke, need to spend all your money upgrading online and Be-A-Pro matches, is that you can at last Sam Rockwell, player tness so that your Premier League control the ‘keeper. What this means of course is Scarlett Johansson, team don’t struggle for tness against the that if you can get eleven friends together, you can Samuel L Jackson. efore launching into any real detail it seems might of Accrington in the League Cup go online as a full team and feel almost as if you’re appropriate to answer the question that al- come the third week of the season. As a result, Ca- playing real football - just without all that marve- reer Mode is a much more enjoyable experience lous Welsh rain. Very enjoyable. n exciting, fast-paced and thrilling ways follows the launch of the latest game in fi lm is what director Jon Favreau Ba series: Is it actually any better than the last one? One major complaint I’ve found is that a er Ahas pulled together for Iron Man e short answer in the case of Fifa 11 is yes. e months of expecting at least to hear new non- 2. From jaw-dropping fi ght scenes to long answer is also yes, but contains several ques- sense commentary from the ever-present Andy the comic aspects of Downey’s drunken tions about the reasons behind England’s 5-Star Gray and Martin Tyler, you’ll be disappointed to antics, this fi lm has all the factors for rating, when World Cup nalists e Netherlands nd that they’re still here and still agreeing that a the perfect action movie. Yet what only managed four and a half; or whether Premier player six miles o¨ side is the hardest call to make. we have to remember is that without Overall, the game is an improvement on its Downey’s star performance the fi lm League footballers really do lose all ability when would mean very little to all of us. playing in the snow. Despite these personal annoy- predecessors in all aspects, making it well worth His appearance is equally good if not ances however, I’m con dent that fans of the Fifa the time if football games are your thing. better than it was in Iron Man 1; fans games will not be disappointed with the latest in- won’t be disappointed. The end of the stallment. Tom Knott fi rst fi lm left the audience wanting As well as general changes which make the game more, but does the second fi lm really play more enjoyable, such as more controlled pass- deliver our needs? The answer, quite simply, is yes. ing and shooting (read ‘no more lobbing the keeper Iron Man 2 introduces us to a new every time’), and the addition of player specialities; villain, Ivan Vanko from Russia (Mickey Poacher (Berbatov), Playmaker (Van Der Vaart), Rourke). While this villain certainly Everything Ever (Messi), for example, one of the doesn’t match up to the previous things I found most disappointing about Fifa 10 has antagonist (Iron Monger), his role been recti ed to great e¨ ect - Manager Mode. in the story reveals something fairly Career Mode (with Player and Player-Manager important; Iron Man isn’t as invincible as we perceive him to be. Watching Vanko slice up the NASCAR track with his electric whips and then passing his fury on to Iron Man gives us a sense of his power and fi ghting ability. He becomes the ultimate villain, even if it’s only for a couple of scenes. Considering his great importance in the xpect plush suits, expensive cigars and business jargon aplenty in plot, Rourke should have been given a this super-stylish sequel to Oliver Stone’s 1987 lm ‘Wall Street.’ bigger part to play in the fi lm. Disgraced stock-broker genius Gordon Gekko is released from One of the biggest let downs of Iron Eprison in 2001 a er eight years behind bars. Seven years later, with Man 2 is Stark’s supposed romance with Pepper Pots (Gwyneth Paltrow). America on the brink of an economic meltdown, Gekko joins forces While it is suggested that they love with a successful young trader called Jake to bring d o w n each other immensely, the screenplay mutual enemy Bretton James, a powerful busi- fails to reveal much, giving us a nessman responsible for Gekko’s imprisonment disillusioned sense of their relationship. and the suicide of Jake’s mentor. With appealing actors such as James Rhodes as the War Machine and n true Star Wars fashion Unleashed 2 begins with you escaping the Shia LaBeouf and Michael Douglas make an Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury from clutches of Darth Vader, after being told you too are an unsuccessful odd (but very likeable) duo as Jake and Gekko, The Avengers, there is no doubt that clone, in the most overdramatic of ways blasting Tie fi ghters and I while Josh Brolin e¨ ortlessly pulls o¨ the uncar- more Marvel fi lms are in the works. buildings alike. Haunted by visions of both his past and his future Starkiller If you’re a Marvel fan, make sure must embark on a journey to discover whether he really is a clone and ing, money-grabbing Bretton. e poignant you watch the credits; you’ll be truly fi nd Juno Eclipse, his pilot and love interest from the fi rst game, before issue of money versus love stands out bril- surprised. Vader does. With over the top force powers and an action packed, brilliantly liantly against the backdrop of the hec- written script from Haden Blackman, The Force Unleashed 2 is already tic, glamourous world of the well-heeled shaping up to be the game that many felt the fi rst should have been. Wall Street traders. Louis Waters

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ou don’t argue with the Bradfi eld described the new ‘Generation Barlow’. It’s not an Manics moments of the album. It’s brilliance of Manic Street album as “one last shot at mass ideal state of affairs by any means. certainly the closest they come to YPreachers. One of the seminal communication, we’re going That’s not to say that the album replicating anything off ‘Journal Welsh bands, churning out brilliant for big radio hits on this one”. is completely inconsequential for Plague Lovers’, even if the album after brilliant album (alright, Unfortunately, unlike other Manics though: ‘(It’s Not War) Just The End strings do undercut this somewhat with the odd duff track here and albums, this song sacrifi ces of Love’ is a superb opener, Dean- (a recurring theme across the there), but generally a band you integrity for unashamedly pop Bradfi eld’s vocals sweeping over a album). As many people have said can rely on to be consistent. With sensibilities. It’s not as if MSP jangling guitar before bursting into before, and will doubtlessly say the release of last year’s ‘Journal for can’t do good pop songs with a life for the spine-tingling chorus. again, the Manic Street Preachers Plague Lovers’, the Manics seemed message and meaning behind It’s just that the things that the miss Richey Edwards giving them to be heading back to the Richey them (If You Tolerate This… being Manics do best; those songs where a sense of purpose. Edwards-era of introspective lyrics, a good example), but everything Dean-Bradfi eld’s voice rises to a All in all, this album won’t set and brooding, angry songs with a the songs on this album purvey crescendo and he’s belting the the world alight. It’s an alright one bit of fi re in their belly (not least is sadly lost in an ocean of strings words out as if his life depends on overall, but as far as the Manic because ‘JFPL’ used lyrics from and over-production. At some it; well, they’re unfortunately few Street Preachers go, I won’t be re- Edwards’ old diaries, making the points; ‘Golden Platitudes’ being and far between. There’s other listening. Give it a go if you’re a songs on that album the fi rst a particularly salient example; the positive moments on tracks like ‘I fan, but if, like me, you prefer good to contain Edwards’ lyrics since band that gave us the beautiful Think I Found It’, which sparkles Manic Street Preachers records, 1996’s ‘Everything Must Go’). So angst of ‘Motorcycle Emptiness’ and simmers with Mediterranean then stick to ‘Journal for Plague it was with some anticipation that end up sounding like Take That. charm (you’ll know what I mean Lovers’ for now the rock world waited for the new You get the sense that their last when you hear it!), and the album. shot at mass communication is apathetic ‘Auto-Intoxication’, which Joe McNally Manics frontman James Dean- less ‘Generation Terrorists’, more features some of the most classical

e fi rst heard of Tinie was a huge number one followed by However, we then get to the later in the mainstream ‘Frisky’ which hit number two, ‘Written stages of the album, which for me is the Wall the way back in In The Stars’ was another a chart topper best part. In the last fi fteen or so minutes March when he released his and now we have his album, which as we get Ellie Goulding, Kelly Rowland, hugely popular song ‘Pass you’d expect recently hit number one. and we’re upon the guest list with the Out’, but before that he If you for some reason still haven’t Swedish House Mafi a. It’s fair to say was making it big in heard of Tinie then the ‘Intro’ sets the ‘Miami 2 Ibiza’ is my favourite song in the the Underground with tone for the kind of musician he is, for world right now, I’ve had to force myself his fi rst promotional two and a half minutes you get to grips to take it off repeat, it’s a full on rave single ‘Wifey’ hitting with the chaos, the mish mash of beats mixing all of the best things both artists number 1 on an and sounds and his unique lyrical delivery have to offer, it is a smash. We then get Urban Chart before heading straight into ‘Simply to ‘Wonderman’, which is another album for ten weeks. Impossible’, one of the harder tracks highlight, I never pictured Ellie Goulding His success on the album aching more to his grime hitting it up with a grime artist but her carried on past, it’s very good. Both ‘Pass Out’ and soft voice is perfect for this track, it’s with ‘Pass ‘Frisky’ were produced by and feature brilliant. Out’ which Labrinth (a guy now making it big on his We fi nish with ‘Invincible’ and ‘Let own), so you’d be forgiven for thinking Go’, the fi rst features Kelly Rowland these two tracks sound similar but it’s and whilst it may lack a little energy not exactly a bad thing is it? The drum compared to what else is on offer, it’s ‘n’ bass beats mixing with electropop, very nice and they both compliment each the hooks and the lyrical delivery are so other. The latter features Emeli Sandé clever and catchy, it works very well. and is more of the same, it’s a nice ‘The middle of the album is where ending to an accomplished album. I think it gets shaky for me, compared to Tinie lacks something desired with his everything else on his album ‘Snap’ is lyrics, but his delivery and bassline more quite dull and appears to be more of a than makes up for it, and let it be known fi ller track, and ‘Written In The Stars’ that Bangor’s Summer Ball gave you whilst very successful, seems to have Tinie quite a while before his album did. been written just for that mainstream success, I was a little disappointed on hearing this track after being hit by what Aaron Wiles was ‘Pass Out’ and ‘Frisky’.

ontroversy and criticism aren’t at a loud volume, however the odd piece of work BMTH have produced, new to Bring Me The Horizon. For (deliberate) stutter in the music lets you there are some downsides. It’s clear Cmany years, ever since the release know that this is an album that has been that they’ve toned down their sound to of 2006’s ‘Count Your Blessings’, they’ve lovingly crafted, and that the work gone appeal to the mainstream a bit more. divided opinion. One one hand, hailed into it has been painstaking. Now call me cynical, but if I must as the new kings of British heavy metal, It’s a testament to BMTH’s musical nitpick, then it’s an issue which sticks a and vilifi ed as the scum of the earth development that they can turn a song little bit. Hopefully it’s the sound of them on the other hand. Admittedly, they’ve like ‘F*ck’ from a sludgy assault heavier maturing as a band, but toning down never helped themselves, the behaviour than tar into a fast moving, mosh-pit for the mainstream alternative metal of frontman Oli Sykes ensuring them stirring ruckus in a matter of seconds. audience brings with it a maelstrom of publicity, both good and bad. Listening to the album however, I’m frenzied reaction, both negative from However, after their rough, raw struck by what seems to be a reigning in their die-hard fans, and positive from yet devastating debut, they followed of their deathcore element. To be honest, their new found fans. However, to it up with the much improved ‘Suicide they sound like a slightly heavier version counter this, you have to reason that Season’ (2008). Say what you like of Gallows. It’s no bad thing. By the their die-hard fans couldn’t possibly about them, but they’re good at what time we reach ‘Memorial’ and ‘Blessed be disappointed with an album as well they do, and they appeal to their target With A Curse’, the album has fl own by made as this… Could they? market. However, when a friend showed in a whirlwind, and the heady mix of All in all, I’ve been hugely me their video for their new single ‘It slamming grooves and ferocious guitar impressed by this album, and I’d Never Ends’ the other week, I was so has assaulted your senses to the point recommend it to anyone with a intrigued I had to give the new album where ‘Memorial’ serves as the perfect passing interest in metal music, as a listen. Unlike previous outings, the respite. Externally, if you had your iPod BMTH are sitting up, and screaming music doesn’t focus solely on trying to on shuffl e, and this instrumental came be as loud as possible. The songs have on, you’d skip it, it’s nothing overly (literally) for attention. Don’t ignore direction, Sykes’ bellows have more special, but in the context of the album, them. fi nesse and refi nement, and some of the it’s a perfect rest point before the fi nal choruses and breakdowns are superb. lightning assault of ‘The Fox and the BRING ME THE HORIZON The production values are exemplary Wolf’. Joe McNally There Is A Hell, Believe Me I’ve Seen It, too. The music still suits being played Whilst this is undoubtedly the fi nest There Is A Heaven, Let’s Keep It A Secret 19 October’ Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Music ello there! And welcome to my rst issue of Seren as music editor! As Bob Dylan said, “the times they are a changin’!”. I have incredibly big boots to ll replacing Aaron, but I’ll do my very best! We’ve introduced some new fea- Htures as you can see, so let me run through them for you. We’ve introduced a ‘Featured Spotify Playlist’ so you can sample the delights of each other’s music tastes (or this, month, mine! Mwahaha!). We’re also going to feature an artist you NEED in your life in every issue, as well as a classic album to dig out, dust o¨ , and dance to! e aim of all this is to try and provide a mixed bag of musical delight for you all, and it therefore stands to reason that these are your pages as much as mine people! Hopefully you’ll all enjoy the eclectic mix of music, and if any of you have any suggestions or want to get involved, then send me an email at:

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t’s not often I get to listen to demo CDs, however, I have to say Joe. that Desire on A Short Leash, the debut album by Guilty Hands, Iis a decent introduction to the world of music journalism. As an unknown band I had little idea of what to expect of the two songs and it quickly became apparent that Guilty Hands have an indie, dark, carnivalesque core to their music. Featured Artist Classic Album The fi rst song, their single, called Razor begins with sound clip introducing you to bands that are slightly off the radar. brilliant records your life will be completed by. of a woman saying “Hey Johnny. What are you rebelling against?” followed by a heavy guitar riff accompanied by an electro beat. This motif runs through the song as its bass and creates the oppressive cabaret feel that gives them their edge. The lyrics betray the music though, full of clichéd angst like “Cut. Cut. / Slash. Slash. / You’ve got your razor.” METRIC The other song chosen to go on the demo is The Collector which etric are a Canadian indie band who have he debut album from the New York hipsters saw tells the story of a man hunting for pretty young women after he released four albums to date, the last of musicians worldwide strumming their Fenders in has made a deal with the devil. Full of echoed beats and warbling Mwhich was 2009’s superb ‘Fantasies’. Fronted Tan entirely new way after just one listen of this instruments, this is distinctly different from the previous song. A by female vocalist Emily Haines, the band have had album. Highlights being the sublime ‘Someday’ and gothic ballad with which the lead singer obviously relishes as he limited commercial success over here in the UK. Their the anthemic ‘Last Nite’, this is an album every serious howls through the lyrics. highest chart position to date being 16th with ‘Gold music fan should have in their collection. I prefer the second song though I must admit that it isn’t really Guns Girls’, off the album ‘Fantasies’, a song which also my cup of tea. I enjoy Indie, Electro and the twisted modern take features on the videogame ‘Fifa 11’. Their synth-rock on Cabaret which has been emerging over the past few years yet fl its between upbeat and brooding, and after one listen Song of the Month: Guilty Hands somehow fall short of successfully merging these of Haines’ wonderful voice you’ll be begging for more. musical entities. For fans of: ‘Yeah Yeah Yeahs’, ‘Passion Pit’ Willow Smith: Luke Dobson Recommended tracks: ‘Gimme Sympathy’, ‘Monster Hospital’. Whip My Hair IMELDA MAY – Mayhem ecent new music releases it’s good that she’s sticking to brilliant to fall asleep to, and trust it can be said have mostly what she knows, it may have been me I’ve tried it. Rcentred around a growing better to see her do something a Overall this is a good album, electro genre and so Imelda bit different for a some variation. not brilliant and not shoddy, it will May’s new album, consisting of To pick out two songs that have probably hold a midchart position a traditional blues/rock tunes, most impact it has to be the two for a few weeks however I can’t is a breath of fresh air. It can be singles from the album; ‘Psycho’ see it shaking up the music market. said that on fi rst listen the album and ‘Mayhem’, both fast paced With an album coming out soon doesn’t grab the listener too much; songs which when listening make from the similar KT Tunstall, May but it most defi nitely grows on you. you think you’re back in the dance faces stiff competition in the blues In terms of songs the album is hall with the big band playing. One rock genre. The album is worth a made up of a mix of fast paced riff more song that really caught my listen, but make sure you have a and vocal based tunes with a few eye was the slow ballad ‘Kentish teddy boy or fl apper to dance with slow paced melodic songs giving Town Waltz’. Fans will know May to make it more fun. the album, in my opinion a good is originally from Ireland and it variety. May hasn’t voyaged too can be said that this song echoes Pauly Davies. far away from her previous album the old style Celtic music making Love Tattoo choosing it seems, to it a lovely song to fi nish the day play it safe and give her current with. Relaxing and slow, shades of listeners what they want. Although brass and keys make it absolutely link: http://tiny.cc/v48sy eather up your hair, don your rubber bracelets, whack on some eyeliner (girls and boys) and get into the groove with this playlist! Spanning the entire 1980’s this Fexhaustive playlist barrels through Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Ultravox and Aztec Camera plus many more! With the inclusion of Motley Crue and Iron Maiden, it’s not just pop and there’s something in here for everyone. Perfect for getting ready to go out, having a party with your fl atmates or even just a night in with a bottle of wine, this playlist has everything to suit your nostalgic needs, playlist of the and to make us 90’s children long to be month born ten or twenty years earlier! 20 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Travel European Cities

Barcelona

arcelona, the city that needs no clari cation, it’s the name that reminds us of prestige, elegance and striking views. e unique city is the capital of the north east region of Cataluña, Spain and it’s located roughly four hours away from France and Andorra. B is world-class city was voted the best beach city by National Geographic in 2010 and continues to surprise everyone. Not to mention it’s located near three airports which feed the city with constant tourism and enter- tainment. However, when you arrive at the main El Prat airport you will be amazed by its sheer size. e airport is based on four levels of which there is everything you can think of from hairdressers to dog parlours. Yet as you exit the airport and head towards the city, it is nothing quite like what you have seen. During the day the city can be quite vibrant, with people emerging from the enormous metro network, businessmen having drinks in the various co¨ ee shops or the possibility of entertainers in the streets dancing. From 2 until 5 the city sleeps ready for the exhilarating esta in the night. But if you’re looking for the best RnB music in Barcelona then you might Paris want to try ‘Club Catwalk’ (€20 + drink) next to ‘Port Olympic’ or if you prefer more of a mixed all night music t’s not hard to see why Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe rave then you’d probably want to try ‘Arena VIP’ (€10 + drink) near ‘Universidad metro’. e day a er you would With its romantic riverside setting, charming cafés and magni cent architecture, ‘ e probably want to hit the beach and soak in some rays. Barcelona has a total of seven beaches but the biggest of I City of Light’ is without doubt the cultural heart of France. Although renowned for these jewels is ‘Barceloneta’. If you’re looking for music, waves and a bit of sangria then this is the place to be. So being a bit on the expensive side, there are in fact a lot of purse-friendly places in Paris. Strolling through the beautiful ‘Luxembourg Gardens’ or window-shopping while you wander. down the book early and nd the cheapest hotels because Barcelona is waiting. ‘ e Champs Elysées’ won’t cost you a penny, and many of the city’s star attractions are free for students up to the age of 24. Louis Waters A ‘must-see’ for arty types is Montparnasse, the gritty bohemian hub of Paris that was a hot-spot for penniless writers in the 1920s. Grab a bite to eat at the ‘Dingo Bar’ or ‘Le Dôme café’, two of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s favourite haunts. Also worth a visit is the ‘Café des Deux Magots’ (don’t let the name put you o¨ , it refers to a play about two Chinese merchants and has nothing to do with maggots!) near Saint-Germain-des-Prés, which was famously frequented by Hemingway and P well as housing e Mona Lisa and the Venus De Milo, boasts an extensive collection of sculptures and paintings icasso. In terms of art museums, the obvious choice is ‘ e Louvre’, which, as from all over the world. Basilica of the Sacré CœurFor marks breath-taking the highest sights, point head of the to city. the summitTourists of can Montmartre climb to the where top of the the white-domed dome and experience a truly awe-inspiring panoramic view of Paris. Another option is, of course, ‘ e Ei¨ el Tower’. A li to the top costs €11,50 (around £10) for students, but if you’re prone to bouts of vertigo and fancy saving some cash it’s worth waiting until the evening to view the Tower from the Palais de Chaillot in all its illuminated glory. Becky Sage London expensive for a day ondon is not necessarily the rst city that comes to mind for Brits when thinking of taking a European city break; however the capital city is fantastic place with lots to L o¨ er. Apart from a few strikes, the underground is so easy to use and not too ticket. If you’re not too sure where to start, a great idea is to get yourself on a tour. ere are so many options to choose from, but the cheapest and easiest is with a company called ‘Sandeman New Europe Tours’. ese walking tours are free! e guides work on a tips base service, so that if you enjoyed the tour, you tip them however much you deem worthy. If you’ve got a bit more money to spare, a great way to get around London is on a bus. e ‘Original London Sightseeing Tour’ is around £20, but the ticket is valid for 24 hours with a hop-on hop-o¨ service to all the attractions, so you can take as little or as long on an attrac- tion as you like. It lasts for around 2hours Included with the bus trip is a free boat ride up the river ames, where you get to see the likes of ‘Big Ben’, ‘Westminster’, the ‘London Eye’ and ‘Greenwich Piers’. Lon- don is known for its fantastic shopping, even though Oxford and Regent St are the most popular hot spots dont be afraid to go and explore the rest of London. Some of the Back streets o¨ er small unique boutiques which o¨ er fantastic clothes at a great price. Also check out Covent Garden and of course Camden Town if you are looking for something a little bit di¨ erent. All of these are avliable on the London Underground. In Evening and night activities are endless, whether you want to dance the night away in one of London’s sawnki- Venice est clubs, go to the theatre in the West End (with such a wide range of shows to see you will be spoilt for choice), enice is one of the world’s unique cities with its canals and breathtaking archi- or simply just relax whilst having an evening meal over looking the River ames. tecture. But this does not mean you cannot experience the magic of Venice on a budget. From the train station walking straight towards Piazza de SantaMargarita you will be able Emma Gregory toV nd millions of stands selling leather goods, clothes, mouth watering pizza slices for only €2! e Italians areglass known jewellery, for their but amazing best of all“gealti” there orwill ice be cream stands so which it is abso- sell lutely no surprise that its all over Venice. I do recommend the § avor lemon and chocolate, it is as if you were eating a rich chocolate mousse, absolutely gorgeous! Take note ice cream is not expensive so why not indulge? If you’re an art fan, it is absolutely free to go into San Marco cathedral so why not go and witness the magic of Byzantine art? ere is also the Guggenheim Museum as well as the Academia and depending on the year and month of your visit, there might be the art festival, the Biennale. However, Venice may seem quiet in terms of nightlife but that is just a question of where to go! I’ve mentioned Piazza De Santa Margarita, but this plaza is where everyone gathers to have a spritz or two! Of course a er a drink or two...perhaps a little more than that, its time to get down and boogie Vene- tian style in Dogado! Dogado is a café but it turns its tables at the strike of midnight with its rather seductive lights and dj set. However not only can you request songs you can also dance away in its terrace underneath the blanket of stars! I must say based on personal experience the best time to experience Venice on re would be in February during the carnivale. Venice truly becomes the city of fun, wonder and absolute inferno by dawn with dj sets outside and some rather provocative costumes! erefore, why not experience the pleasure, the fun and the cuisine of Venice? Alyssa Millmore 21 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Travel

ello! My name is Rowena and I will be your Travel Editor for this year. Each issue I will Hsimply be throwing a dart at a map and re- porting on the best and worst bits that destination has to offer. Starting off, this issue is al l about... ZANTE! It’s time for this issue’s... Dart Destination ante - Zakynthos in Greek - is the You could never be bored on Zante either. most southerly of the Ionian chain With so many activites to do in the gorgeous A guide to Top 5 Sites to Where is Zante? of holiday islands that follow the sunshine ranging from 26°C + in the sum- Zante’s top 5 Zcoastline of western Greece. One of the mer, you will have trouble trying to t it all see in Zante: more popular islands for a Greek holiday, in. You could be trying your hand at jet ski- beaches: Zante features heavily in holiday travel bro- ing, windsur ng or simply hire a Pedalo for The Solomou Square in the evening - A statue of Solomos chures every year and is a favourite for cheap the a ernoon. Or, if you’re feeling a little bit Keri Beach – One of those rare dominates the square, which is holidays. It is renowned for its magni cent more adventurous, try your hand at scuba beaches where tourists are in the mountainous backdrops, stunning sandy diving on Turtle beach choosing from one of minority. Discover a more peaceful a popular place for tourists and beaches and crystal clear waters. Holidays to their een dive sties. However, if your look- side of Zante, with long strecthes of locals alike to take a pleasant the Greek islands are o en most cherished ing for something a little quieter in an a er- sandy white beaches as far as the stroll or stop for coffee in one for this combination of sunshine, warm wa- noon, go and explore one of Zante’s many eye can see. One of the best hot of the near-by cafes. ters and beaches set against truly wonderful beautiful pieces of agriculture sites, includ- spots to catch a magnifi cent sunset! The Cultural Center of scenery. ing the ‘Askos Stone Park’. Gerakas Beach – A must-visit ose who want to avoid those beach e food in Zante varies wherever you Zakynthos and the Library beach! It is an important nesting - Next to the church of Saint disco bars and karaoke clubs should head go. You will always be able to nd traditional beach for the Loggerhead Sea Nikolas on the Mole, in an to the north and west of the island, or visit Greek Tavernas, with sercet recipes to set Turtles and very well maintained in the spring and autumn - especially spring your taste buds tingling, just keep your eyes by the Marine Park. So if you are impressive building are the Cul- when Zante shows why it has earned the title peeled! But if you want something a little tempted by the opportunity to catch tural Centre of Zakynthos and ‘Blossom of the East’. more traditional like a good old ‘ sh & chips’ a glimpse of a baby tutrle then the public library - which is one However, those of you who want that most sea-front restaurants can please every- Gerakas beach is where you should of the best in Greece with over party holiday head to the south of the island. one’s taste. If you have been inspired by some head. 50,000 literary works. Easyjet Flying to Where you can be absorbing that gorgeous of the foods that Zante has to o¨ er, why not Kamini Beach - A beautiful location sunshine during the day and partying into try out a cookery course and learn to cook Diving on Turtle beach - Zante in 2010! and not over commercialised. It’s Experience some of the clearest the early hours of the morning. Some of the some fantastic dishes yourself? a perfect stop-off place and within etting to Zante could not be easier, waters in the Mediterranean best clubs and bars include the exotic ‘Ca- So, whether you are going to just relax walking distance of Agassi - if you’re with most major UK airports § y- Sea by diving down and observ- lypso Bar’, the vibrant ‘Medousa Club’, and with some friends or make it a party week feeling fi t! This has so much more to ing there regularly throughout the ing some of the best marine the stunning ‘Valais Cocktail Bar’. You will you will never forget, Zante has everything offer and there are so many places week,G especially as soon as the summer life the island has to offer. Even never be without choice of music or drinks you need. you can stop off and grab some months kick in you will nd choosing a fantastic authentic Greek food. with one dive you can observe with the wide variety that each place o¨ ers. Rowena Nathan § ight one of the least stressful parts of your octopi, lobsters, gropers. You holiday preparation. Now, a er months of St Nicolas Beach - Offering a wide can even have a go at night speculation, EasyJet the British budgeting variety of watersports to keep you diving if you are interested. busy all day long. There is a free airline, has nally announced that it will be bus from the main resorts near-by, § ying to Zante (Zakynthos) from London The Shipwreck from Porto but you do have to pay for one of Gatwick Aiport, with the service starting Vromi - A boat trip is the best the many facilities in order to get on 21st May 2010 and § ying until the end way to get close to the famous the bus back! However it is defi netly of September. is is perfect news for those shipwreck. Surrounded by worth it especially if you are after who just want get away without forking out a some of those priceless holiday myths and legends, the ship- lot on your airfare. It is perfect for your sum- snaps. wreck is situated close by to a mer get away so get online and book your cave where, sea god Poseidon’s non-budget busting § ights today! Porto Zoro Beach - An exotic stunning rock profi le is located. If you’re looking for some winter sun, looking beach with fi ne sand and This trip is not worth missing! good facilities. Make sure you a return § ight is now around £150pp. get there early to get the best However, if its that summer break you The Blue Caves - One of the sunlounger, and you can laze are looking for you can get a § ight for best sites to see on Zante. The around all day absorbing the sights around £190+, but keep your eyes open contrast between the white this beach has to offer. Or, there are for those summer deals as they will also plenty of small fi sh to see if you rocks and blue sea, you will be soon be appearing on airline websites. go snorkelling at the rocky end of breathtaken by such a stunning Other recgonised airlines that § y to Zante the beach. view. are: air§ ights.co.uk, § ythomascook.com and ryanair.com 22 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Sport Should Merseyside Giants Ground-Share? alised. is a positive move. Given that nan- that both clubs are equal partners, an be a breakthrough for the city and Eng- Stuart Roberts e case against ground-sharing is cially both clubs are struggling, despite issue raised previously. Ironically, In- lish football, and give both teams the relatively straightforward. Everton may Liverpool’s take over. Both sets of fans ter have announced that they intend nances to compete at the top level. It feel that they would be junior partners are reluctant to move from their homes, to leave the San Siro, mainly due to the would be di¥ cult to envisage such in- in such a project, and given the fact Liv- but a new ground in the city is more ability to raise their own revenue; and vestment that Man City has received, or two teams that were and, to erpool are still the most successful club appealing; especially given Everton’s in Munich, when 1860 hit nancial dif- had it not moved into Eastlands. How- varying degrees, still are giants in English football and attract world recent (now scrapped) plans to move culty they sold their 50 per cent stake ever the issue of history and fans sen- of English football, the idea of support; Everton would struggle to at- outside the city. Building a stadium that in the stadium to Bayern. ey now timent overrides many of the practical Fground sharing was almost unthinka- tract a new fanbase. Despite the history, the entire city can be proud of, will not e¨ ectively rent the ground from their arguments. But in many respects, such ble. However as it becomes increasingly Liverpool have been the more success- only be an architectural triumph, but rivals. sentiment is rooted in the 1980s. It is likely that both Everton and Liverpool ful in re- A side issue unlikely that both clubs will have new will be building new stadia in the near cent years, that is being in- 50,000 capacity stadiums in the city, future, the unthinkable has become an ansing the creasingly used given that Everton were ready to move increasing possibility. identity of is England’s to Kirkby, a ground share would be wel- Understandably, there is perhaps Goodison 2018 World come for fans, in respects that it at least more enthusiasm for the project from Park may Cup bid. Under keeps the club in the city. Liverpool Everton. Both Chairman Bill Ken- result in current FIFA too, don’t appear fussed about moving wright and manager David Moyes are losing sup- regulations nei- from their current home to the New more open to the possibility. But as with port from ther stadium An eld, but again a shared stadium is so many other issues with modern-day outside of is suitable, and not welcomed by fans, from both sides football, it is money that appears to be the city. although An- of Stanley Park. the driving issue. Goodison Park will F u r - eld will need It would be a travesty if the two not be able to keep up nancially in thermore, relatively minor Merseyside giants fall further behind the modern era, let alone compete for a deal for modifications, the big London and Manchester clubs. honours, e¨ ectively conceding the city two erce the commit- Attracting new investment requires the to their rivals. A er the plans to move rivals to ment needed facilities, Goodison certainly does not to Kirkby fell through, the possibility is m e r g e would render them and An eld is not what it used to more appetising. In the run up to the facilities new stadium be. e issue will not be solved anytime Derby, Moyes reignited the debate; may set a plans redun- soon, and so long as it remains a possi- “It’s probably something that if you precedent dant. A new bility, it will be considered with increas- ask people up here no-one would re- in the super stadium ing realism. e revolutionary ‘Siamese ally want it. Who really wants to share E n g l i s h would rival any stadium’ idea, where both clubs have a a ground with their neighbours? But l e a g u e s . in the country connected stadium on Stanley Park, has from our point of view we need some- Although and most of Eu- been dismissed. It seems that more and thing new to get some more investment it may rope’s. Howev- more options are becoming less availa- in. ere is a limit to what we can get at make - er, the 2018 bid ble. As a fan, I would hate to see my club Goodison. It can only take in a certain n a n c i a l will not rest on leave its home, however I recognise the amount of money.” sense to whether a new need for new investment opportunities. An eld legend Kenny Dalglish be- merge sta- stadium is built. A move outside the city would be re- lieves all possibilities must be reviewed. dia, it can Indeed it would grettable; therefore a chance to remain ough not actively advocating a deal, be envis- be a travesty if near the home of both clubs would be he concedes that given the current - aged that Liverpool does a more palatable option. I want to see nancial climate, it is worth ‘looking at’. many people would seek to make a will more than rival Eastlands and Old not host a world cup game, if the bid Merseyside return to the top of English However Liverpool’s new owners are quick buck, disregarding the opinion Tra¨ ord as a cathedral of football. is successful. But the bid is not guaran- football, but this may take a sacri ce or less open, almost dismissing it entirely. of fans. e possibility of Tottenham ose who doubt whether or not teed and it can be interpreted that it is two. Ground-sharing, it seems, is the New co-owner Tom Warner comment- Hotspur and West Ham sharing the two such teams can share need only being used in some quarters to perhaps most practical solution given the is- ed on the issue, saying; new Olympic stadium has been raised, look at the continent. e clubs of Mu- force through a deal, Liverpool Coun- sues raised, however unpalatable in the “Groundshare seems to be contro- and although it was quickly hushed, nich, Rome and most famously Milan cils insistence that a ground share deal short term. Bill Kenwright loves Ever- versial. From what I have heard it does nevertheless these possibilities are be- have not lost their identity, and given is the best option both for the clubs ton, and Liverpool’s new owners would not look very appealing to most people. ing discussed more o en. And those the history of both Inter and AC, Mi- and the city could be scaremongering not have invested if they did not have ere is an option to redevelop An eld who think that fan opinion would deter lan can perhaps be used as the best to this e¨ ect. the clubs best interests at heart, there- but we have to explore everything.” chairmen from making such decisions example for Everton and Liverpool. e issue is hugely contentious, not fore whatever decisions are made, I’m Once again the plans for a New An- remember Wimbledon FC’s move to e precedent has been set in Europe just for both clubs but also for English sure it will be in the best intentions; eld are on the agenda, promised by Milton Keynes. that the plan could work. However this football as a whole. Objectively, and if whatever sacri ces need to be made. the previous owners but never materi- Practically however, ground-sharing would have to be under the stipulation done properly, ground-sharing could Making a Splash in More Ways than One!

Lauren Evans injured during the event. has met with the AU president and the To the club the incident was just a rowing club captain and has agreed re§ ection of how desperately we need on giving us a grant to pay for new xciting times for Bangor equipment. is is a fun- rowing club! During fresh- damental step towards er’s week the rowing club “ e AU, SU and Rowing club are very Etook out freshers to give them a repairing the reputation grateful to the University for their donation, and taste of rowing, however, what they of Bangor University got was not what they bargained look forward to seeing the new boats in action” Rowing Club within the for. Unfortunately, a huge wave of Danielle Giles, VP Sport and Healthy Living sporting community and swash from an on-coming speed- of course enables us to boat caused the boat to split in two. Luck- funding. A lot of our equipment is de- continue to row and compete. ily, help was at hand from the safety boat preciating and unfortunately very fast. Everybody in the club is thrilled provided to us from the diving club which got all the passengers on board. e RLNI If it weren’t for the diving club who with the news and we will strive on to were shortly called out to help with the provided the safety boat then the story ensure that Bangor University Row- operation of getting the boat back to the would have gone very di¨ erently. ing Club gets the name it deserves. boathouse. Luckily, nobody was seriously On the upside the vice chancellor 22 23 October Issue 2010 October Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Sport Sport Should Merseyside Giants Ground-Share? Final Round Drama Not Quite All Fun and alised. is a positive move. Given that nan- that both clubs are equal partners, an be a breakthrough for the city and Eng- in a Classic Ryder Cup Stuart Roberts e case against ground-sharing is cially both clubs are struggling, despite issue raised previously. Ironically, In- lish football, and give both teams the Matt Cox Monday session would be required. relatively straightforward. Everton may Liverpool’s take over. Both sets of fans ter have announced that they intend nances to compete at the top level. It Of the four matches on the course Games in Delhi feel that they would be junior partners are reluctant to move from their homes, to leave the San Siro, mainly due to the would be di¥ cult to envisage such in- n the 4th of October, the sun by the close of play, America held the in such a project, and given the fact Liv- but a new ground in the city is more ability to raise their own revenue; and vestment that Man City has received, set on another Ryder Cup. lead in two, with Europe winning in Chris Hoy notable absentees. plays no role, India nished second in or two teams that were and, to erpool are still the most successful club appealing; especially given Everton’s in Munich, when 1860 hit nancial dif- had it not moved into Eastlands. How- is year’s competition, held one and one of them all square. Peter Weale In fact, these problems made the the medals table, well behind Australia varying degrees, still are giants in English football and attract world recent (now scrapped) plans to move culty they sold their 50 per cent stake ever the issue of history and fans sen- Oat Celtic Manor, Newport, ended in a Saturday and Sunday passed in a expected failed drugs tests seem some- and slightly ahead of England. of English football, the idea of support; Everton would struggle to at- outside the city. Building a stadium that in the stadium to Bayern. ey now timent overrides many of the practical victory for Europe, with them regain- § urry of both foursomes and four- he Commonwealth Games in thing of a formality. However, it did Domestically, England’s haul of 37 Fground sharing was almost unthinka- tract a new fanbase. Despite the history, the entire city can be proud of, will not e¨ ectively rent the ground from their arguments. But in many respects, such ing the trophy. balls: at one point, all members of Delhi passed this month with happen, with the Nigerian 4x400m re- golds and 142 medals in total was very ble. However as it becomes increasingly Liverpool have been the more success- only be an architectural triumph, but rivals. sentiment is rooted in the 1980s. It is Two years ago the American team, both teams were out on the course, an plenty of controversy sur- lay squad disquali ed a er Folashade impressive. Notable victors were Re- likely that both Everton and Liverpool ful in re- A side issue unlikely that both clubs will have new seen as underdogs, had overwhelmed unprecedented event at this stage Trounding the event. e controversy Abugan tested positive, which pro- becca Adlington, who won the Wom- will be building new stadia in the near cent years, that is being in- 50,000 capacity stadiums in the city, the European team by 16½ points to of the competition. America held here, though, was more than what we moted the England team up to Silver. en’s 800m Freestyle, as well as Andy future, the unthinkable has become an ansing the creasingly used given that Everton were ready to move Europe’s 11½. is came a er three a 4-6 lead a er Saturday’s session, have come to expect from this kind e 100m women’s champion, Damola Turner, who won the 110m hurdles increasing possibility. identity of is England’s to Kirkby, a ground share would be wel- consecutive wins for the Europeans. It but despite their best e¨ orts, Europe of thing. It is sad that drug scandals Osayemi, and 110m hurdler Samuel and Leon Baptise who won the 200m Understandably, there is perhaps Goodison 2018 World come for fans, in respects that it at least also meant that to regain the cup, Eu- overwhelmed them on Sunday, win- have become routine in these events, Okon were also both disquali ed. event. Mark Lewis-Francis was a Sil- more enthusiasm for the project from Park may Cup bid. Under keeps the club in the city. Liverpool rope would need to win the tourna- ning 5½ out of 6 available points to and yes, there were plenty here as well. It is a shame, really, that these con- ver Medalist in the 100m. Scotland Everton. Both Chairman Bill Ken- result in current FIFA too, don’t appear fussed about moving ment outright. Colin Montgomerie, take a decisive lead. But it was prior to the Games that the troversies have somewhat marred the secured 6 golds, and 19 medals in to- wright and manager David Moyes are losing sup- regulations nei- from their current home to the New the team captain, spoke of the di¥ - It came down to a dramatic Mon- event looked most in trouble. tal, with Colin Flemin and Jocelyn more open to the possibility. But as with port from ther stadium An eld, but again a shared stadium is culty this presented. “It is very di¥ - day to decide the winners. America e athlete’s village was de- Rae winning the Tennis mixed dou- so many other issues with modern-day outside of is suitable, and not welcomed by fans, from both sides cult to regain. It became very di¥ cult won the rst two points available, one scribed as “uninhabitable” by bles, as well as swimming golds for football, it is money that appears to be the city. although An- of Stanley Park. to gain that extra half a point.” of them being a decisive victory by Mike Hooper, the chief executive Robert Renwick and Hannah Miley. the driving issue. Goodison Park will F u r - eld will need It would be a travesty if the two As the scoreline would suggest, Dustin Johnson over Martin Kaymer, of the Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland won three golds not be able to keep up nancially in thermore, relatively minor Merseyside giants fall further behind this was not an easy ride for the Eu- who won by six shots. Suddenly Eu- Federation. “ ey’re lthy. You in boxing, while Wales’ Dai Greene the modern era, let alone compete for a deal for modifications, the big London and Manchester clubs. ropean team. Even building up to the rope’s excellent lead was looking in- can’t occupy them. ey need a won one of Wales’ two gold medals honours, e¨ ectively conceding the city two erce the commit- Attracting new investment requires the tournament, Montgomerie’s selection secure, with America only a point deep clean. ere’s builders’ dust in the 400m hurdles. to their rivals. A er the plans to move rivals to ment needed facilities, Goodison certainly does not of Padraig Harrington was criticised; behind. Iain Poulter quickly so ened and rubble in doorways, shower Without a doubt, the early con- to Kirkby fell through, the possibility is m e r g e would render them and An eld is not what it used to the Irishman had been in poor form, the blow by securing a victory in his doors the wrong way round and troversies rocked the Games. At- more appetising. In the run up to the facilities new stadium be. e issue will not be solved anytime leading people to question his place match, and a er Stewart Cink and toilets that don’t work,” Hooper tendances in the rst few days were Derby, Moyes reignited the debate; may set a plans redun- soon, and so long as it remains a possi- as one of Montgomerie’s “wild card” McIlroy tied their match, Europe held added. is stinging criticism was very poor due to these safety fears “It’s probably something that if you precedent dant. A new bility, it will be considered with increas- picks - Harrington’s world ranking a 3 point lead at 11-9, with a further 8 mirrored by Scotland’s team, who eventually, though, more and more ask people up here no-one would re- in the super stadium ing realism. e revolutionary ‘Siamese had slipped, meaning he was never in points remaining to play for. described it as “un t for human people gathered to see the events ally want it. Who really wants to share E n g l i s h would rival any stadium’ idea, where both clubs have a a position to get an automatic place in Miguel Angel Jimenez and Luke habitation”. and by the end, they attracted a full a ground with their neighbours? But l e a g u e s . in the country connected stadium on Stanley Park, has the team. Donald both provided further victo- For a while it seemed as though house - in particular, events involv- from our point of view we need some- Although and most of Eu- been dismissed. It seems that more and With Montgomerie doing his best ries for Europe before the troubled several teams would pull out of ing Indian competitors. thing new to get some more investment it may rope’s. Howev- more options are becoming less availa- to assauge these doubts, he also had Tiger Woods decimated Francesco the competition due to these is- India won their rst gold medal in. ere is a limit to what we can get at make - er, the 2018 bid ble. As a fan, I would hate to see my club to contend with Lee Westwood, who Molinari. Rickie Fowler’s exceptional sues, with the Scottish team un- from a track event in over 50 years, Goodison. It can only take in a certain n a n c i a l will not rest on leave its home, however I recognise the had been carrying a leg injury, keep- comeback from 4 behind allowed willing “to compromise on issues winning the gold medal in the amount of money.” sense to whether a new need for new investment opportunities. ing him out of golf for almost two him to halve the hole with Francesco’s of health, safety and security”. 4x400m relay, as well as their rst An eld legend Kenny Dalglish be- merge sta- stadium is built. A move outside the city would be re- months. Despite the criticism red brother Edoardo Molinari, and this e English team said conservatively Games (and this article!). Even in spite ever gold medals in gymnastics. If lieves all possibilities must be reviewed. dia, it can Indeed it would grettable; therefore a chance to remain Montgomerie’s way over the last two was followed by Padraig Harrington’s that there was “a lot still to be done”, of all the problems prior to it, the or- their success inspires young athletes to ough not actively advocating a deal, be envis- be a travesty if near the home of both clubs would be years, though, he seemed to be se- loss to Zach Johnson. Suddenly it was though they remained optimistic that ganisers managed to get it together, take up sports other than Cricket, then he concedes that given the current - aged that Liverpool does a more palatable option. I want to see renely on top of things: both a great 13½ points each - but Hunter Mahan they would still be able to participate. with the Games themselves not prov- the legacy le by these Games will be nancial climate, it is worth ‘looking at’. many people would seek to make a will more than rival Eastlands and Old not host a world cup game, if the bid Merseyside return to the top of English motivator and, according to Rory could not cope with the pressure, and en a bridge connecting a car ing to be anywhere near as problem- of vital importance to a country which However Liverpool’s new owners are quick buck, disregarding the opinion Tra¨ ord as a cathedral of football. is successful. But the bid is not guaran- football, but this may take a sacri ce or McIlroy, “inspirational”. dramatically lost to McDowell, con- pack with the Jawaharlal Nehru atic as feared. e world seems to even won its rst ever Olympic gold medal less open, almost dismissing it entirely. of fans. e possibility of Tottenham ose who doubt whether or not teed and it can be interpreted that it is two. Ground-sharing, it seems, is the e tournament started without a ceding at 2 down with only a hole le Stadium,which represented the cen- have viewed the tournament as an in 2008. Lord Sebastian Coe, the man New co-owner Tom Warner comment- Hotspur and West Ham sharing the two such teams can share need only being used in some quarters to perhaps most practical solution given the is- hitch. e four-ball match between to play. trepiece for the event, collapsed, with overall success - though several still who headed up London’s 2012 Ol- ed on the issue, saying; new Olympic stadium has been raised, look at the continent. e clubs of Mu- force through a deal, Liverpool Coun- sues raised, however unpalatable in the the European team of Lee Westwood “Everyone on the team contributed 23 people injured. Builders had tried feel the Commonwealth is fundamen- ympic bid, described the Indian relay “Groundshare seems to be contro- and although it was quickly hushed, nich, Rome and most famously Milan cils insistence that a ground share deal short term. Bill Kenwright loves Ever- and Martin Kaymer and the Ameri- at least half a point to our success,” to apply an extra concetre layer before tally an anachronism, rendering the win as “potentially the moment that versial. From what I have heard it does nevertheless these possibilities are be- have not lost their identity, and given is the best option both for the clubs ton, and Liverpool’s new owners would can team of Phil Mickelson and Dus- said Montgomerie, “and that’s why it fell. e Games were on the brink of Games somewhat needless. If noth- could change the course of athletics in not look very appealing to most people. ing discussed more o en. And those the history of both Inter and AC, Mi- and the city could be scaremongering not have invested if they did not have tin Johnson began as scheduled, but this side won.” cancellation at this point. ing else, though, these will certainly Asia, the moment that could inspire ere is an option to redevelop An eld who think that fan opinion would deter lan can perhaps be used as the best to this e¨ ect. the clubs best interests at heart, there- before long rain caused all matches to en the celebrations could start, ese problems were compound- be credited for giving other sports in thousands of people who’d never even but we have to explore everything.” chairmen from making such decisions example for Everton and Liverpool. e issue is hugely contentious, not fore whatever decisions are made, I’m be delayed. With the schedule for the and the famous little trophy became ed by star athletes missing from the India exposure. India is essentially a seen an athletics track before to get in- Once again the plans for a New An- remember Wimbledon FC’s move to e precedent has been set in Europe just for both clubs but also for English sure it will be in the best intentions; tournament in turmoil, it quickly be- Europe’s for another two years. Games due to injury, with the char- one-sport country, with cricket domi- volved.” eld are on the agenda, promised by Milton Keynes. that the plan could work. However this football as a whole. Objectively, and if whatever sacri ces need to be made. came apparent that an unprecedented ismatic “fastest man on earth” Usain nating the sports media there. Here, the previous owners but never materi- Practically however, ground-sharing would have to be under the stipulation done properly, ground-sharing could Bolt and triple Olympic Gold Medalist though, in an event where Cricket

Making a Splash in More Ways than One! ncreasingly, sportsmen and In many respects, those who serve a down. Yet, it seems that such strong or indeed do any community work to women are exposing them- sentence and are then released are free views are isolated. Evidence shows aid his rehabilitation. Admittedly this Lauren Evans e Final injured during the event. has met with the AU president and the selves to controversy. Although to live a normal a life as possible. How- that opinion is almost split down the may be due to his terms of release, but To the club the incident was just a rowing club captain and has agreed Isome incidents may be relatively ever, as athletes are in the public eye middle in Coventry, and other re- without showing proper remorse it is re§ ection of how desperately we need on giving us a grant to pay for new minor and serve no use other than and are seen by many as role models searchers indicate that the majority di¥ cult to o¨ er sympathy and a sec- xciting times for Bangor equipment. is is a fun- Word? to entertain the tabloids, far too – whether or not they should be is an- of fans are not bothered so long as the ond chance. rowing club! During fresh- damental step towards other issue - the ethics of such moves team does well. Ultimately it should be the individ- er’s week the rowing club “ e AU, SU and Rowing club are very many are criminal o¨ ences. Etook out freshers to give them a repairing the reputation With exceptions, Marlon by Coventry are under increased scru- On principle, it is perhaps right ual in question, and not the fan, who grateful to the University for their donation, and taste of rowing, however, what they of Bangor University tiny. As reported by the BBC journalist that those who serve a criminal sen- must wrestle with their conscience. look forward to seeing the new boats in action” King has been warmly welcomed got was not what they bargained Rowing Club within the to Coventry City, shortly a er be- Ian Shoesmith, many are disappointed tence are allowed to pursue a normal Fans should not have to make the de- Danielle Giles, VP Sport and Healthy Living for. Unfortunately, a huge wave of sporting community and ing released from jail, serving 9 of an and angry by the signing of King. life and career a er release. However, cision on whether or not to support swash from an on-coming speed- of course enables us to 18-month sentence for sex o¨ ences. Some, such as Coventry City council- when individuals have committed his or her team, it should be up to the boat caused the boat to split in two. Luck- funding. A lot of our equipment is de- continue to row and compete. Reunited with his former manager lor Ann Lucas are especially troubled serious o¨ ences such as King’s it is player to decide whether or not he can ily, help was at hand from the safety boat preciating and unfortunately very fast. Everybody in the club is thrilled due to the crime of which he was con- understandable that club supporters justify signing professional contracts provided to us from the diving club which Aidy Boothroyd, this is perhaps a last victed. Having helped victims of sex- have such negative feelings. Without and thus split fan opinion and ques- got all the passengers on board. e RLNI If it weren’t for the diving club who with the news and we will strive on to chance of rehabilitation for King, who were shortly called out to help with the provided the safety boat then the story ensure that Bangor University Row- was rightfully sacked by Wigan Ath- ual abuse, her principles prevent her making allegations, it is not known tion their own ethics. operation of getting the boat back to the would have gone very di¨ erently. ing Club gets the name it deserves. letic a er his conviction. from paying and supporting a club she whether the player in question has of- boathouse. Luckily, nobody was seriously On the upside the vice chancellor believes has let her and the fan base fered help to victims of similar crimes, (see posters for drink details) Remember Love Bangor card holders get 10% off all drinks! (see posters for drink details)