Bangor University Students’ Union May Issue 2018 English Language Issue No. 269 Newspaper FREE @SerenBangor seren.bangor.ac.uk
TYRANT THANOS VICTORY AT VARSITY NASTY NEGAN BANGOR TASTES SUCCESS IN WHATUNI AWARDS
versity in the top 10 in the UK in the I’m grateful to our students for their tUni 2018 award for Best Clubs and is was the third time in four years by EMMA JEWKES National Student Survey for student support, and very pleased that they ap- Societies, this is yet another amazing in which Bangor took gold in the Clubs satisfaction and becoming the only preciate their time in Bangor. I would achievement for Undeb Bangor. Stu- and Societies category, with the other angor University has been cho- University in Wales to achieve Gold also like to thank the University and dents are at the heart of what we do, winning years coming in 2015 and sen as the best in the UK for standard in the UK Government’s Students’ Union Sabbaticals and sta and we achieve these awards by listen- 2017. is year, the awards were based its Students’ Union Clubs & new Teaching Excellence Framework for their fantastic e orts.” ing to our students, and working in on over 36,000 reviews from all of the BSocieties as well as its Student Accom- (TEF). Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Carol partnership with them to ensure that participating Universities. In the Clubs modation in this year’s WhatUni.com Professor John G Hughes, the Uni- Tully said: “We’re delighted to regain the students of Bangor have the best and Societies category, there were 126 Student Choice Awards. e Univer- versity’s Vice-Chancellor, welcomed the award for Best Accommodation. possible student opportunities.” nominated institutions alone, of which sity was also placed third in the UK the news saying: “ is is the fourth Our sta work tirelessly to ensure Simon Emmett, Hotcourses Group Bangor came out on top. in the University of the Year category year in a row that Bangor University that our students get the most from Chief Executive, said: “Our collection Bangor University was nominated and second in the UK for Courses and has won a national WhatUni Award. their time in Halls. Our Campus Life of almost 37,000 reviews gives voice to for Awards in the following categories: Lecturers. I’m delighted that the University has Co-ordinators and Warden Team are students’ lived experiences of univer- Accommodation, Clubs & Societies, e latest accolade is a further en- won two category awards, and these committed to creating a close commu- sity and while there are challenges, the Courses & Lecturers, Giving Back, dorsement of the quality of the cours- awards re ect our close working rela- nity. It’s great that our students have results delivered many positive com- International, Job Prospects, Student es, accommodation, facilities and tionship with the Students’ Union and acknowledged this once again. ” ments about university experience Support, Best Prospective Student En- students support provided by Bangor our own students in order to provide Mair Rowlands Bangor Students’ that will help inspire prospective stu- gagement and Overall University of University. It follows another success- an excellent education and all-round Union Director said: “We are abso- dents faced with the di cult decision the Year. ful year which has also seen the Uni- student-centred university experience. lutely delighted to have won the Wha- of where to study.”
May Issue 2018 | Seren 3 CONTENTS 12
News 4-7 Politics 8-9 Comment 10-11 EMMA JEWKES Science 12-15 EDITOR Environment 16 [email protected]
Union 18-19 So, at long last we come to the nal Seren of the academic year. Arts & Culture 20 This is also a very special issue as it’s BEDS Interview 21 my nal one as Editor. Yes, I’ve nally come to the end of my degree and Music 22-23 so my Bangor adventure is coming to a close. Varsity Special 24-26 I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t going to miss the place. For the past 3 Games 27-29 years, Bangor has become my home and I’ll always cherish the memories Television 30-31 I’ve made here. Ultimately, I came Film 32-34 for my degree but I’ll be leaving with so much more. I really am Books 36-37 going to miss this tiny city on the 16 edge of the world. Lifestyle 38-39 So, what’s my next move I hear you ask. Well I’ve got a place on this Fashion 40-41 years TeachFirst program so in June I’ll be heading down to Canterbury Food & Drink 42-43 to begin a teaching career in a Mental Wellbeing 44 Primary School. I’m so excited to be starting this new adventure Breaktime 45 which promises to be an amazing challenge. Sport 46-48 Of course, I couldn’t leave without knowing that Seren would be in good hands next year. My trusted 22 deputy, Finnian will be stepping up as your Seren Editor and I couldn’t be happier. I’m sure that he will do an amazing job with the great team he will have behind him. I know that I certainly couldn’t have done my job were it not for the fantastic team behind me. Each and every one of them has given 110% and I couldn’t be prouder of them. We may not be seen as the coolest society and we may not win many awards however the Seren team provides an invaluable service to the student body. We advertise other societies, report on your amazing events, attend and report on the many AU team matches and above all we give YOU, the student, a voice. We ask for no thanks, and actually get very few, however we 31 carry on regardless. 26 Being a part of Seren has been a truly amazing experience for me but it has also been one of the most demanding. Writing articles CONTRIBUTORS while trying to keep to assignment deadlines and then spending 14 TEAM Emily Brown hours shut inside the Seren o ce Abi Robinson putting pages together. However, 2017-18 Ambre Radou with the pride it’s given me and Vicky Wilkes the skills I’ve gained from it I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Charlie Whiteside Thankyou for your support over Editor - Emma Jewkes Music - Lizzy Dillon Arron Williams the past year and thankyou to my Deputy - Finnian Shardlow TV - Jordan King Rory Formstone-Roberts amazing team. I will genuinely miss News - Isabella Timpany Games - Megan Richards Reece Beckford you all. Film - Jack Hollinshead Sebastian Andre ----- Sport - Katie Tew The views presented hereinafter Politics - Kayleigh Lavornia Books - Beth Smith Kate Hampson do not represent the views of Seren Comment -Simran Prasad Lifestyle - Catrin Jones Chris Andrews Bangor, Bangor Students’ Union or Environment - Hannah Limberger Food & Drink - Paige Brook Fergus Elliott Bangor University. Science - Laura Aspin Fashion - Sash Deacon David Wiglesworth ----- Arts & Culture - Chloe Heath Mental Wellbeing - Olivia Jones Seren is printed by NWN Media. 4 Seren | May Issue 2018 NEWS IN BRIEF UNIVERSITY nets Bangor brings home the gold! £400,000 for WW1 shipwreck project A lottery grant of more than £400,000 will be used to search for sunken warships around the Welsh Coast. e project is being run by the Royal Commission in partner- ship with Bangor University and the Nautical Archeology Society. Richard Bellamy, head of the Heritage Lottery Fund, said “It will look at a part of Wales’ history that lots of people might not know a b o u t ”. ITV Drama Cold Feet lmed on Anglesey
e cast of ITVs hit tv show, Cold Feet, are lming a highly antici- pated eighth series on Anglesey. Crews have been spotted record- ing the series on Church Island. Bangor University welcomed celebrated on Tuesday. Harry Coast games. Bangor University's academic team at Bangor has giv- e popular ITV drama is cre- home the ve Welsh weightli - Misangi, Hannah Powell, Catrin Director of Sport, Richard en Catrin, Harry, Seth and Hannah ated by Mike Bullen, starring ers who competed at the 2018 Jones, and gold medal winner Bennett, said that the inclusion of the opportunity to succeed. It had James Nesbitt, Hermione Norris, Commonwealth games which Gareth Evans. Gareth Evans, 31, ve Bangor University athletes in also allowed them to combine their Robert Bathurst Fay Ripley and took place on the Gold Coast from Holyhead and works at the the squad re ects the investment academic studies with an intensive John omson. e show will air in Australia. e team, who is Canolfan Brailsford centre, posted made to support our students. training programme.” later this year. e scene lmed at made up of members who work a total of 299kg to win Wales’ rst “It’s a huge honour for all of Church Island is said to be a wed- or study at the University, were Gold medal on day two of the Gold us. e support o ered by the ding taking place at 15th century church St Tysilio’s. e nale of the original series back in the early 2000s was lmed in Portmeirion, Gwynedd. Following Monday night’s shoot, James Nesbitt who plays Adam Williams, was spotted dining alone at e Midland Tapas Bangor appears in UK and Wine Bar in Beaumaris. Restaurant owner Emma Brown said Nesbitt was adamant he want- ed to eat at her tapas bar despite the rest of the cast eating else- where. e restaurant, which won Top 10 League Tables best Mediterranean Restaurant of the Year at the 2018 Food Award Bangor University is among the UK Government’s new Teaching students consider every aspect of and its parent company IDP. It Wales last week, was recommend- top 10 universities in the UK for Excellence Framework (TEF). e their university experience, and complements the counselling and ed to Nesbitt by sta at Chateau six subjects taught at the univer- University is also eighth among sources such as league tables, sur- insight programmes and thou- Rhianfa, where cast and crews sity according to the Complete the UK’s non-specialist universi- veys and Awards provide valuable sands of student reviews which, have been staying this week. Ms University Guide for 2019. ties in the UK and second among endorsements which underpin the altogether, o er the biggest, busi- Brown, who runs the restaurant e University is among the uni- Welsh Universities according to impression made by a visit to a est and unparalleled worldwide with partner David Owen, said: versities with a high score noted statistics o ered by the National Bangor University Open Day.” resources available on UK higher “He was so funny and really nice for Student Satisfaction, and ap- Student Survey (Aug 2017). Vice- “I once again congratulate all our education institutions and their to talk to. He was lovely and spoke pears third in the Wales region, Chancellor Professor John G. sta for their hard work in deliv- courses. e six subjects included to everyone. “He was chatting to coming equal 62nd overall in the Hughes said: “ e University con- ering excellent student experi- in the Top 10 among UK universi- us about Cold Feet – although he rst free-to access complete rank- tinues to provide students with an ences.” Simon Emmett, CEO of the ties are: wouldn’t give much away about ing of all the UK's universities. excellent education and we were Hotcourses Group, who manage Agriculture & Forestry (5th), the new series – and he told us e Guide compliments other delighted to be the only University the Complete University Guide Celtic Studies (2nd), Creative how much he liked Anglesey. His data available to would-be stu- in Wales to receive a Gold stand- said: “ e Guide is an essential ele- Writing(9th), Medical Technology sister was at university in Bangor dents, to help them with their ard in the rst Teaching Excellence ment of the wide-ranging portfolio (2nd), Nursing (10th) and Social so he said he was last in the area decision making such as the Framework Awards. We always of information, advice and guid- Policy (10th) about ve years ago.” University’s Gold standard in the recommend that prospective ance available through Hotcourses May Issue 2018 | Seren 5 NEWS Bangor protests over UK bombing of Syria
More than 50 people attended a e Prime Minister eresa May to lose their lives.”“A con ict from here tonight that we do y Cymod and Hywel Davies from rally in bangor to voice concerns has been criticised by opponents that started out as a civil war not want the UK government to the Bangor and Ynys Mon Peace about western airstrikes and rising of the action for failing to consult has escalated into a multi-actor engage in war.” and Justice Group.Plaid Cymru tensions in the middle east. e parliament before launching the proxy war with money, weapons Mrs Roberts added: “My thanks has urged the UK Government protest rally against the bombing strikes. e rally was addressed and ghters ooding in from all to all who came to show solidarity to set out its proposals on what of syria was organised by plaid by MPs Hywel Williams (Arfron) over the world to peruse their with the Syrian people and disgust diplomatic role it can undertake cymru and was held in Bangor and Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor own interests.“While we do not at the actions of our Government in relation to the crisis. e party town centre. e US, alongside the Meirionnydd). Mr Williams said: condone the recent gas attacks in pressing ahead with air strikes also urges the wider approach UK and France launched airstrikes “ e bloody con ict in Syria has we do not feel that engaging in without seeking parliamentary to the con ict to include justice on saturday morning in the wake been ongoing for over seven years, con ict, at further cost to innocent approval.” e rally was also for the Kurds and for their rights of last weekend's chemical attack forcing over 5.5 million people to life, is the appropriate response. addressed by peace campaigners to be respected as any solution is in rebel held suburb of Damascus. ee the country and over 500,000 “We are sending a clear message Anna Jane Evans of Cymdeithas developed. Bangor University to celebrate 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey
e Centre for Film, Television made on our culture and technol- place in the UK to celebrate this and Screen Studies at Bangor ogy. Props from the lm, as well as landmark lm’s anniversary. It’s University will be celebrating the art inspired by the movie, will be very exciting to host some of the 50th anniversary of the legend- on display and there will be a short people who worked on the lm in ary movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey concert of music from Kubrick’s Bangor and to hear their experi- in Pontio on Saturday 16th June movies, including 2001. is event ences, as well as view some of their 2018. “2001: Beyond 50” is a day will o er local residents, students, artefacts. Without 2001, there of talks, music, and art celebrating and visitors a chance to enjoy would be no Star Wars, Matrix, the lm featuring a wide range of and learn about the vast impact or any other science ction movie experts and people who worked on of 2001. And thanks to the gen- you can think of. And the im- the lm. As well as an opportunity erosity of the British Association pact of 2001 was even bigger than to watch this classic lm, this will for American Studies, there are a that.” is event has been organ- be an opportunity for the public to number of bursaries available to ised jointly with the University’s hear rst-hand the experiences of subsidize the cost of registration College of Arts and Humanities, those who worked with legendary for those who are on a low income, Centre for Widening Access, the director Stanley Kubrick on mak- unwaged, or disadvantaged. e Schools of Music and Creative ing the movie and to ask questions. event coordinator, Dr. Nathan and Media Studies, as well as the Global experts will explore the Abrams, Professor in Film Studies, British Association for American lm’s artistic, philosophical, psy- at the School of Creative Studies & Studies. chological, religious and scienti c Media said, “As far as I know, this legacies and the huge impact it has is the only event of its kind taking 6 Seren | May Issue 2018 NEWS
Can we blame a full moon for a poor nights sleep?
For many years there have been was not because of the extra light Moon every month whether you link it to their night of interrupted out research that found there was supersitions that full moons can from the moon, as they were shut like it or not." He says the research sleep - whereas a crescent moon a rise in violent incidents. Insp cause a rise in crime, madness and in a darkened room. Scientists created a bit of a stir when it was is less likely to be noticed. "Full Andy Parr, speaking at the time, baby booms. Now the fullmoon are believing that the results may released, but it still needs to be fol- Moons are mentioned in people's said: "From my experience, over is being blamed for many hav- be down to the volunteers being lowed up with a larger group of diaries. Everyone is writing about 19 years of being a police o cer, ing a poor nights sleep this week. naturally attuned to the moon’s cy- individuals - and over a longer pe- Super Moons and blue Moons undoubtedly on full moons, we Scientists from Basel University cles - a theory researched in 2013 riod - to rule out a chance nding. these days," he said. "It may be do seem to get people with, sort in Switzerland found evidence in Current Biology. Prof Christian "It's one of those things that you just a self-ful lling prophecy." of, stranger behaviour - more frac- of a “lunar in uence” when they Cajochen, the man behind the would instinctively believe - so to Ancient myths that the full moon tious, argumentative."And I think carried out a study on volunteers study, said: “ e lunar cycle seems actually nd an e ect is interest- can drive people to madness. e that's something that's been borne sleeping in labatory conditions. to in uence human sleep, even ing," he said. "Unfortunately there word “lunacy” actually came from out by police o cers up and down e 33 volunteers were unaware when one does not see the moon has been no further research in the word luna, meaning moon in the country for years." Another of the purpose of the study and and is not aware of the actual this area since that study." He also Latin. ere is no shortage of an- popular old wives' tale is that a full were unable to see the moon from moon phases.” Unfortunately there says if people are reporting poorer ecdotal evidence supporting that Moon causes women to go into la- their beds. e results showed that is nothing we can do to prevent sleep a er a full Moon it could be there are more accidents, violent bour. It has also been blamed for it took the volunteers 5 minutes this. Dr Neil Stanley said "It's an an example of con rmation bias incidents and psychiatric ad- people getting bitten by animals, longer to drop o , they slept for 20 academically interesting point but - where people are more likely to missions when the moon is full. higher suicide rates and sleepwalk- minutes less and they spent 30% it is not particularly helpful as you notice and remember information Police in Brighton went as far as ing. But scientists have found little less time in deep sleep. But spook- can't stop it from happening," he which ts with their beliefs. A full to employ extra o cers during full evidence for these - and indeed ily, the interesting part is that it said. " ere is going to be a full Moon catches the eye and people moons in 2007, a er they carried many other claims of its e ects. Royal bride-to-be follows North Wales gold tradition
e new Royal bride is set to wedding ring on his nger dur- wedding ring, the Queen’s in 1947, - of the original nugget le . But the Clogau St David’s mine and wear a wedding ring made from ing this ceremony. Royal wedding Princess Margaret’s in 1960, the in November 1981, the British the river Mawddach in the King’s North Wales gold. Following a rings worn by the bride are tra- Princess Royals in 1973 and that of Royal legion presented the Queen Forest. It was handmade in court royal tradition, she will be given ditionally made from Welsh gold Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981. with a 36 gram (1.3oz) piece of style by Wartski and the precious a ring made from golden nuggets but very few men in the monar- e gold came from the Clogau St 21-carat Welsh gold for future metal was supplied by Cambrian taken from Clogau St David’s mine chy have chosen to put on a wed- David’s mine at Bontddu in North royal wedding rings. e Duchess Gold elds Limited. at Bontddu. Harry, on the other ding band. One nugget of gold was Wales. ere is now only a min- of Cornwall’s wedding ring was hand, is unlikely to wear a Clogau used to make the Queen Mother’s ute sliver - one gram (0.035oz) also cra ed from Welsh gold from May Issue 2018 | Seren 7 NEWS Pupils take on Arthurian Quest at Bangor University Pupils from Ysgol Aberconwy and Special Collections, and the saw the children’s con dence and to the Arthurian centre was fan- hope is to learn from this initial have been on an ‘Arthurian’ quest to Arthurian collections. interest in stories grow during the tastic for them. To have so many project and o er projects like this, investigate story-telling. Inspired Gillian Brownson, a Community eight weeks. ey began to under- books shown to them and brought which develop both traditional by Wales’ ‘Year of Legends’, Ymgais eatre Practitioner, and experi- stand what makes a good story as out of the archive for them by the reading literacy and an ability 2018 Quest, a project by Bangor enced writer & storyteller, led the was evident in some of the great University's Librarian gave them a to ‘read’ the stories contained in University’s Centre for Arthurian group through di erent activities, stories they shared at the end of great sense of worth and I felt com- lms, television and other mod- Studies, invited a selected num- including interactive storytelling, the project. ere were some natu- municated to them the importance ern media, to more local school ber of pupils aged 11-13 to de- theatre games, writing workshop ral storytellers in the group and of story. I look forward to the sec- pupils,” she added. “As well as be- velop modern digital storytelling and video diaries to challenge the we had some fantastic quest ad- ond half of the project.” Professor ing a hub of international research adventures. young people to think about the ventures involving mythical and Raluca Radulescu, Director of the exchange in Arthurian Studies, e group from Ysgol Aberconwy idea of the Quest, as presented in modern heroes.” Richard Burrows, Centre for Arthurian Studies said: Bangor University’s Centre of have been working both at their the legends of King Arthur and Assistant Headteacher at Ysgol “ e Arthurian legends were pop- Arthurian Studies has hosted nu- School and visiting Bangor how the same story structure can Aberconwy commented: “Quest ular across Europe for hundreds of merous community events, engag- University over eight weeks to ex- also be found in today’s popular has been an exciting opportunity years, and though we might think ing young and old in the Arthurian plore legends and quests through media. Kate Stuart, a MRes student for our students. ey have worked that interest in re-telling these tales legends.” e Centre has access to di erent ways of storytelling and volunteer in the School of Creative with a story-telling artist, a digital has waned, in fact, the stories are an unrivalled collection of publi- the di erent media that can be Studies and Media assisted with media expert and a professor of timeless and are still with us today. cations, including rare editions in used to tell a story. the use of Digital storytelling apps. medieval Literature. is blend of We can nd many of the same sto- Arthurian studies; the collections While visiting Bangor University e 'questers' recite their oath of expertise and creativity is excit- ry structures, such as the ‘quest’ in have been enhanced through pri- the pupils met with Professor allegiance one last time...Having ing: it has engaged and galvanised many modern storytelling genres vate donations which started even Raluca Radulescu of the created banners, shields and an the group and they are exploring including books, lms and digital before the University Library was University’s School of English, an ‘oath of fellowship’, working in their stories in lots of interesting media. established, and have continued to expert in Arthurian literature, who small groups, the pupils moved to [and unexpected ways]. I had the e idea behind Quest was to grow through the dedicated work introduced the pupils to some of more modern digital storytelling pleasure of accompanying them show young people that stories of Bangor scholars and librarians' the Arthurian legends. ey also apps to create a number of original on their visit to Bangor University. can be relevant to their lives, and careful preservation of the stock. visited the University’s magni - short ‘quests’ inspired by the leg- e received a very warm wel- by engaging them in di erent ac- e Quest project was funded cent medieval manuscripts and ends in the University’s archives. come and I could sense a raising tivities, to encourage their interest by the Bangor University ESRC rare books in the Library’s Archive Gillian Brownson said: “I really in their expectations. e visit in reading and story-telling.” “Our Impact Acceleration Account Reefs that experience high frequency temperature variability most likely to resist coral bleaching As scientists and conservation- event are better able to resist coral events have become more frequent ists race to work out the best way bleaching, such that a 1C increase and are projected to keep increas- to conserve the world’s coral reefs, in daily temperature range reduces ing in frequency in the coming a new study reveals why some the odds of more severe bleaching decades” says Williams. reefs appear to be more resistant by a factor of 33. Coral reefs represent one of the to coral bleaching during ocean In the short term, this informa- most diverse ecosystems on our warming events and calls for tion helps to explain the patchy planet, providing essential eco- higher-resolution data to be col- distribution of coral bleaching system services, like sheries and lected. e authors, from a num- across reefs during thermal stress shoreline protection, to millions of ber of American Universities and events. In the long term, the infor- people. “It is vital we identify the Bangor University in the UK, writ- mation helps to identify reefs that mechanisms behind the apparent ing in Nature Communications may have a greater potential for re- resistance to bleaching on some utilise data collected from 118 sisting thermal stress, information reefs” says Williams. “Importantly, coral reef locations globally. ey that can help guide marine spatial our results show that the resist- illustrate how reefs over very small planning and conservation tar- ance of corals to bleaching in ar- distances - as little as tens or hun- gets and priorities. A healthy coral eas of high-frequency temperature dreds of meters of each other, can reef.:Image credit & Copyright: variability occurs in reef regions be subject to di erent daily sea Brian Zgliczynski“Rising ocean throughout the world. is posi- temperature changes - based on temperatures and ocean warm- tive news should not distract from their depth and their position on ing events driven by global cli- the urgent need to reduce green- the reef. ese reefs end up hav- mate change represent the greatest house gas emissions to protect ing di erent fates during ocean current threat to the integrity of coral reefs globally, but instead warming events. Reefs subjected coral reef ecosystems worldwide” help guide strategic management to high sea temperature uctua- says co-author Gareth Williams actions in the inevitable interim.” tions on daily or tidal timescales of Bangor University’s School of leading up to the ocean warming Ocean Sciences. “ ese warming 8 Seren | May Issue 2018 POLITICS TERRORISM AND THE MEDIA IN AMERICA
by KAYLEIGH LAVORNIA only 27 of these threats constituted addition to highlighting its current cli- more so the way news outlets report attention that the media has given to as an Islamist extremist terrorist or mate. Evidence suggests that once the on these events. Reporting on terror- acts of terrorism has aided in help- n recent years, the threat of domes- terrorist group that actually reached prevalence of con icts is accounted ist activity is pivotal for a democratic ing terrorists in achieving their goal tic terrorist attacks appears to be the stage of committing, or trying to for, the post-9/11 era is a signi cantly society; however, it should be done of publicity. Ultimately, if one of the the focal point of headline news, commit, violence in the United States. less terror prone period than the years responsibly, and not based on push- elements of terrorism is the wish to withI new horrendous acts of violence However, it can be noted that nearly before it. A country not su ering civil ing a political agenda or to frighten obtain publicity for a cause and cre- and politician’s e orts to combat the half of these acts of terrorism were con ict was upwards of 60 percent citizens of a country to an unnecessary ate propaganda, the media has obvi- violence becoming normalised in po- conducted between 2015 and 2017. It more likely to experience terrorism extent. It is this behaviour that incites ously overreacted in responding to litical agendas and mainstream media. was around this time that Islamic ter- prior to or during the year 2001 than unnecessary fear amongst the public this desire. e American cases are particularly rorist organizations urged members to since. However, the opposite trend and damages the image of the Muslim As it stands, the topic at hand is highlighted, especially since the dev- conducts act of terrorism in their own holds for those countries with a higher community, when in reality the situa- well researched, with academic input astating attacks to New York City in country and receive online training if proportion of Muslims. Prior to 2001, tion is not so dire. from social scientists and media com- September of 2001. However, an over- they weren’t capable of receiving train- countries with higher Muslim popula- Research argues that changes in ter- munication experts alike. rough whelming amount of statistics show ing internationally. Still, there are no tions experienced less domestic terror- rorism following 9/11 are largely due statistics involving Islamic terrorism that the current state of terror, espe- cases to date in which an ISIS ghter in ism. Since 9/11 these countries have to its interaction with modern mass in America, it has been deducted that cially in terms of Islamic terror, in the the Middle East has successfully in l- experienced signi cantly more terror- media. e exponentially more vio- terrorism is simply not enough of a US is less severe than in the years prior trated or returned to the United States ism – both domestic and international lent nature of modern terrorism can threat to justify the amount of cover- to 9/11. If this is the case, it is worth to plot or commit terrorist violence. – than they had previously. be attributed to its ability to get the at- age stories involving terrorism receive. noting how dangerous the sensation- Every single terrorist attack since 9/11 e reality of the current climate of tention of the mass media, the public, Additionally, the content that does alism of terrorism is, and why media has been conducted by a legal resident terrorism is that an American’s chances and decision makers. It is important receive public attention tends to be outlets should be more responsible or green card holder of the United of dying in an act of Islamic terrorism to acknowledge that on their own, sensationalized, which can cause com- when reporting acts of terrorism. States. In the period of time between each year is one in 50 million. By any the violent acts of terrorism do not plications when the public engages De nitively, the statistics on Islamic 9/11 and the end of 2017, 100 people standards, there is not a high chance of incite much fear amongst the public. with content of this nature. Ultimately, terrorism suggest that it is not as much were killed in an act of Islamic terror- terrorism being an issue to the average e current climate of violent acts of it is widely regarded that media aids of an imminent threat to western cul- ism, and nearly half of those fatalities American citizen. However, there have terror can be attributed to their suc- terrorism and creates an incentive for tures as media outlets suggest. It has occurred during a single shooting in been numerous occasions on which cess in gaining publicity through mass future terrorists to perpetrate attacks, been concluded that since 9/11/2001, Orlando. the media has squeezed the most out media, as opposed to the success of especially given the overall goal of there have been 124 cases of Islamic Given the rise of media concentra- of relatively minor terrorist incidents. the acts themselves in inciting terror. most terrorist activity is media atten- extremist terrorism directly target- tion on terrorism, it is important to is can become dangerous, especially Terrorism thrives o media attention, tion to highlight their political agenda ing America that has been conducted acknowledge exactly how the nature since it is not the act of reporting on with its ultimate goal traditionally be- and create public turmoil. on American soil. By the end of 2017, of Islamic terrorism has changed, in terrorist events where the danger lies, ing to gain publicity for a cause. e May Issue 2018 | Seren 9 POLITICS DEBT BUYING; A DIRTY, DEREGULATED BUSINESS
by KAYLEIGH LAVORNIA due to the low likelihood of the debt such little information on the debt- frequently sue people for vast sums of have moved regulations back, de ning being paid a er the 90 day mark. e ors can be disorienting for those who money. Debt buyers rank amongst the terms such as ‘creditor’ to include debt s of 2016, it was estimated seller company then write o the debts owe debt, as they have never heard of leading users of state courts within the collectors, giving them a presumption that the American population that have been unpaid on its taxes, and the companies coming a er them for US, leaving lawyers to review company of correctness when moving into court Aowed a grand total of 16 tril- makes a marginal pro t on selling the money, nor do they likely remember cases in shockingly short amounts of cases. Additionally, there is a surpris- lion dollars in debt. This is a substan- debt to an external company. e debt what the debt concerns. time. When one debt buying company ingly low barrier when it comes to the tial amount of money being owed purchasing company can then attempt Debt collectors go far beyond suing in New Jersey was reviewed, it was requirements necessary to start a debt by the US population, mind the fact to collect the debt for the full origi- debtors for a debt they do not recog- found that attorneys working for them buying company. In many states, an that nearly 500 billion of this money nal amount, or sell it o for a fraction nize. Collectors can end up harass- were reviewing up to 1,000 cases a day. individual can purchase debt with no is seriously delinquent, meaning it is of what it paid. Most bank and loan ing debtors over debt that has already However, a thorough review of these license, and in some, an unlicensed in- 90 days or more overdue. However, schemes partake in this, and one per- passed the statute of limitations, been cases typically does not make a di er- dividual can even collect on that debt. it should be noted that a signi cant son’s debt could have been purchased discharged through bankruptcy, or ence for the collector, as over 90 per- It is estimated that one in ve peo- amount of this debt is medical debt, and sold numerous times with no have already been paid. When a com- cent of court cases led go unattended ple in America have owed or currently which is seemingly unavoidable giv- knowledge of this taking place. pany has bought your debt, whether by the debtor. Ignoring the court dates owe money to Encore Capital Group, en the health care system structure. Debtors have their information put the information is accurate or not, makes the collector win by default, the largest debt buying company, and Many people are struggling to a ord on a spreadsheet containing very lit- they try to collect on it due to a lack making the debtor automatically re- do not know it. As it stands, it is dis- day to day life, and seriously delin- tle description of the debt, with things of su cient information regarding the sponsible for paying the debt in full, turbingly easy to enter the debt col- quent debts are becoming more such as debtors’ name, social security debt. In some cases, debt collectors use and can garnish wages directly. lection industry, and the regulations frequent than ever. This has allowed number, address, amount owed, and any means necessary to collect money, In 2015 alone, consumers led over surrounding it are relatively unethical. for the emergence of an entire debt one or two more elds if that. ere whether that be threats of physical 280,000 to federal authorities regard- In order for debtors to be protected, buying industry. is no legal incentive for debt sellers to violence, verbal assault, or even call a ing debt collection, and since then, states must better regulate the debt Debt buying companies buy debts include any other information about debtor’s boss while they are at home. some states have enacted necessary buying industry. from the companies to which people the debts, outlining in sales agree- Although most debt buying compa- laws to crack down on debt collec- owe money, for pennies on the dollar, ments that debts are sold ‘as is’. Having nies do work within the law, they also tion companies. However, some states 10 Seren | May Issue 2018 COMMENT Royal family: should they stay or should they go? by ABI ROBINSON dergo a 370-million-pound refurbish- of power the entire country should and Kate! her passion for conservation and her ment. An act seen by many as a luxury look upon with fear, they are a nation- British economy aside, the Royals awareness of Global warming - even his month on St. George’s Day, rather than a necessity. Of course, eve- al treasure many celebrate and cherish. are undoubtedly a national treasure. making a few Trump jokes - proving we welcomed Prince Louis rybody loves to spice up their home Who doesn’t love a royal meme? e When Will and Kate had their fair- that our Queen is still in tune to what’s to the British royal family; with some new wallpaper or a new Queen wearing shades and a u y red ytale wedding the world went mad, going on around her. TPrince William and Kate Middleton’s kitchen every now and then, but 370 coat being my favourite. When they’re two billion people tuned in to watch In my opinion, if something isn’t third child who is now h in line to million pounds could buy ten plus not delivering speeches and heirs to them tie the knot - proof they aren’t broken we shouldn’t aim to x it. e the throne. A royal occasion always mansions in LA! 370 million pounds the throne, the Royal Family are vis- just public gures the world has over- Royal Family costs us Brits approxi- sparks old debates about the royal could contribute to helping millions of iting schools, hospitals and charitable looked in recent decades. ey are mately 53 pence a year, a rather small family. ey’re a timeless edition to homeless men, women and children events. e Queen is patron to over apart of our national identity. With- price I would be willing to pay to hold the UK and its history. ey bring that sleep on the streets of Britain eve- 510 charities in the UK including out the royals Britain would be like on to an important part of our heritage holidays, tourists and jubilees - so why ry night. is being said, it is no secret Cancer Research UK, the British Red France without wine and Italy without and nationality. do people want to abolish the British that the NHS, a social reform many Cross and Barnado’s. Visits from the their tasty food. Aside from making Royal family? And would this be an people must thank for the upkeep of Queen to these organisations brings charity work and royal engagements improvement to the country they’ve their health, is now on its knees and much needed publicity and attention, their full-time job, they also excite a helped shape and de ne? in need of support in areas such as promoting the charity’s work in the hysteria in the British public. When e Royal family preaches a social funding the employment of its health public eye is what aids much needed we’re tired from a shi at the café or hierarchy and enforces those with a workers and their supplies. Instead of sponsoring. a day in the library, what better way privileged birth to be in power. At a refurbishing the palace, many believe As well as charitable work, the Royal to perk our spirits than a video of the time where we are working towards a this money should have been donated Family facilitates tourism in the UK. Queen’s excitement over seeing a herd fair society, where a person isn’t de- to a greater good; helping those who e British tourism agency has re- of cows. eir mysterious private lives, ned by the class they have been born aren’t fortunate enough to have a royal ported that they generate close to 500 and the ongoing question: ‘What is in into, having a royal family would be a status; improving the life of the poor million pounds every year in tourism the Queen’s handbag?’ is something I step back into the past rather than a instead of the rich. revenue with tourists visiting key spots have de nitely pondered over (usually look into a progressive future. We do have to give the Royal Family such as the Tower of London, Windsor whilst procrastinating) and something A portion of the British public were a fair case - they have come a long way Castle and Buckingham Palace. Key we will probably never nd the answer up in arms when the news broke out since King Henry VIII couldn’t decide events aid tourism too, with the Royal to. e most recent interview of the that Buckingham Palace was to un- whether to behead or divorce his wife. wedding bringing 620 million pounds Queen with Sir David Attenborough ey are no longer a formidable force into the British economy. anks Will melted our hearts as she discussed
ere is no such thing as imperfection! by EMILY BROWN fabulous too. But we must remember one thing, beauty is not de- ned by what we look like but who we are as people and the actions e live in a world where we are constantly told that our we decide to make. Beauty starts from within and once you start imperfections are ugly, that parts of us need xing and to realise that it’s okay to have self-love then the world becomes that simply we are not good enough. e truth is that a much brighter place. I cannot express how much your life will thereW is never going to be an escape from this. ere will never change once you start to love who you are. You will realise that you be an escape from social media or multi-million pound consum- have no time for negative people and that you must change for no erist corporations which makes money from our insecurities. But one! e people who value you for how you look are not the people what we can escape from is believing in what these companies are you should have in your life. Kindness, happiness and love make a saying. Every single person on this planet is di erent, in the way person attractive. Live a healthy lifestyle and what a friend told me we look and the way we are. From this, we must understand that to do is ‘just do you’. we all cannot look the same. Some of us are tall, some of us are short, some are thin, some are big, some have brown hair, some have blonde, some wear glasses, some have spots some need wheel- chairs. We are all human and we are all beautiful. We are taught that we must x parts of our bodies because apparently they aren’t ‘perfect’ - but guess what: ey are perfect! Spots and stretch marks and scars and wrinkles and cellulite are all natural! Everyone has them so why should we be conscious of them? As a woman and speaking for women I know that we are contradicted all the time; we are told that a size 8 body is perfect. Yet at the same time we must have a thigh gap, at stomach and visible collar bones? All of this cannot be possible but if you have all of these things then that’s May Issue 2018 | Seren 11 COMMENT Invest in yourself: Break the glass ceiling! We o en don’t stop to think what the tell their story, and what is truly dev- son, you invest time, commitment portant facet of compassion is that repercussions of a simple idea we form astating about this, is that something and dedication to a cause greater than charity, aiding others should be a pri- by SIMRAN PRASAD in our heads is worth in the World to- so genuine and pure from a person so yourself. You enrich yourself by being ority. s an individual on this planet, I day. at idea then gets passed on to naïve and innocent, o en gets miscon- amidst people as passionate as you, Only then are you investing in your- personally believe we are all re- di erent people, because suddenly, we strued by the media. I’ve recently real- you respect and enjoy the little things self, because people that are part of mi- sponsible for each other. at believe we are entitled enough to know ised that the key to connecting the gap in life, and in turn, learn to respect nority communities rarely have their Ameans putting others before ourselves, exactly what’s going on. at is taking between the minorities of the World yourself, which is o en very tough for voices heard, and them being happy being kind people, and most impor- into account that the article was in a and people who have a voice is simple: people. ere are many ways you can and successful, should make you just tantly, present a microphone to those newspaper and at best, we skimmed Lend your voice to those who need it. enrich your compassionate side. Do- as happy as you would be for yourself. who don’t have the opportunity to the page and came to a conclusion we You have been blessed with countless nate to causes you believe in, it isn’t at’s when you achieve true compas- voice what they experience. Recently, think is valid. Investing in yourself is opportunities. Education, freedom about how much you can donate, all it sion, and that’s when you fully invest I’ve been trying to read a variety of a complex, complicated process, be- of expression, and support of those has to do with is the fact that you took in yourself, because you put yourself poems, past literature, and insightful cause it’s never ending. around you. a step in the right direction and im- aside to aid others, which a lot of peo- documentaries that shed light on the You’re constantly doing new things; Part of investing in you is to use these pacted people that need it. If you can’t ple never really have the courage to do! minorities of the World. taking up new hobbies, and looking at platforms for those who lack it. By do- donate, the next best thing to do is to I’m hoping this article ignites a spark e impact awareness makes is more parts of yourself you want to change. ing this, you tap into a new attribute make people aware about a cause you in you, and you decide to help a cause than anyone can imagine, and by real- e self-re ection is never-ending, and that o en makes people the best ver- believe in. you believe in, however big or small izing this, I formed an idea on what I at times it can be tough to constantly sion of themselves, and that attribute People around you may have money your contribution, I can guarantee wanted to address this month when it critique yourself. However, consider- is compassion. It is not acceptable to to donate, or may spread the word, that the people that bene t from it comes to Investing in Yourself. We all ing the World we live today, that is walk around with a sense of entitle- and both go hand in hand in terms of will appreciate it just as much! Invest- understand how important education exactly what happens to the minorities ment. Not when there are so many creating compassionate people, and ing in yourself is a process that never is in today’s world, but the true extent of our generation. ey have no voice, people around the World that don’t aiding those who need it. Volunteer ends, but here’s hoping that these arti- of how much it can impact others is in- yet they are constantly critiqued and have the basic necessities we are bless- in programmes that support the cause cles spark some food for thought, and credible. It is important to establish a micro-analysed. Sometimes they don’t ed with in order to survive. you are passionate about. A little help people reading this want to make a factual idea of what goes on in today’s want to be the headline story on the Compassion is a very powerful emo- goes a long way! At the end of the day, di erence! However big or small that World. People tend to overlook the mi- front of a national newspaper, yet they tive form of expression, one that can compassion is an attribute that a ects di erence might be! nor details of a news report they read, are robbed the choice. truly impact the people that need it people two-fold: You help others and and immediately an opinion is formed. ey are robbed the opportunity to most. By being a compassionate per- you help yourself in turn, but an im-
Why we should always be kind by EMILY BROWN the time can be di cult as we all have our down about us as we are all unique and the creators of If you believe in a God, many religions state that Being kind is something which we are all taught days and many other external/internal factors our own pathways. I believe that being charitable by o ering acts of kindness we are investing in a from a young age, in every culture, race and re- can control our emotions. But please don’t let in life will only provide good things for ourselves future salvation. However if you are not religious ligion. But how many of us are actually kind to that stop us from being kind or helping others too. Just take a few seconds out of your day to - get a load of this; humans are wired up to be others on a daily basis? Sometimes our own in- out. In 2017 I spent a year working in a High smile at someone you pass in the street; that per- compassionate and we just love to help others! securities make it easier to be unkind to a person School working with teenagers from 11-16 years. son may be the only contact they’ve had with an- It makes us feel better and warm inside! Scien- instead of supporting other people. O en or not, One of the main things I noticed about this age is other human for days. Maybe give a bit of spare ti cally, it also increases dopamine levels in the the people who are unkind are usually hurting group is that the majority of them think it’s ‘un- change to a homeless person, go out your way to brain which gives us an emotional high! So why the most. I personally believe that happiness and cool’ or embarrassing to be kind. It’s much eas- have a conversation with a neighbour or atmate, not be kind!? positivity are two of the most important things ier for them to blend in with the other students you could even buy a little gi for your friend to For anyone who is struggling with self-love: which everybody should practice every day. Now instead of making a change or being di erent. show how much they mean to you. All these little You do not just wake up and become the but- don’t get me wrong, being happy and positive all From this I think that we should teach children things could make a big di erence to somebody ter y – growth is a process. (Rupi Kaur) that we shouldn’t care what anybody else thinks else and will de nitely make a di erence to you. 12 May Issue 2018 | Seren SCIENCE THE LIFE OF STEPHEN HAWKING
ith his iconic voice and unique personality, Stephen Hawking will be someone that shall always be remembered, long a er we have reached the stars. Hawking su ered from Motor Neurone Disease for most of his working life, yet he gave extraordinary contributions to science and his work in other elds is inspiring. For as he once described our species: W ‘We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. at makes us some- thing very special.’ His Early Life and Education tephen William Hawking was fell ill and was unable to complete postgraduate. Concerned that he was His Personal born on the 8th January 1942, the exam barring him from obtaining viewed as lazy and di cult, Hawking in Oxford, England to Frank and the scholarship, which meant he had worried that the examiners wouldn’t IsobelS Eileen Hawking. Eventually, his to stay at St. Albans. Despite this mark him highly. So, before taking his parents went on to have two daughters setback, Hawking went onto obtain exam, he said to the examiners: called Philippa and Mary, along with a scholarship to study physics and Life adopting a boy they named Edward chemistry at Oxford University in ‘If you award me a First, hen Hawking was a long as Jane kept on loving him as well, Frank David who sadly passed away in March 1959. I will go to Cambridge. If I graduate student at but Jane and Hellyer Jones decided to 2005. When Hawking’s father became He went on to study at University receive a Second, I shall stay Cambridge University keep it platonic to avoid straining andW shortly before he was diagnosed Hawking’s and Jane’s marriage. head of the parasitology division at the College, Oxford in October 1959 when in Oxford, so I expect you will National Institute for Medical Research he was 17 years old. For the rst 18 give me a First.’ with Motor Neurone Disease in 1963, In the late 1980s, Hawking had in 1950, the family moved to St. months, Hawking found the academic he met and had a relationship with grown close to one of his nurses: Elaine Albans in Hertfordshire. Whilst living work easy, and he described himself at However, Hawking had nothing to Jane Wilde. ey became engaged in Mason, much to the dismay of his fam- in St. Albans, they lived in a poorly that time as ‘lonely and bored.’ During worry about as he was awarded a rst- October 1964, and nally married on ily and putting more strain on his mar- maintained house and would get his second and third year of university, class degree, which allowed him to the 14th July 1965. Two years later riage. Much to everyone’s surprise, in about the town in a converted London Hawking made an e ort to make study at Trinity College, Cambridge their rst son, Robert, was born, soon 1995 he divorced his rst wife Jane and taxicab. e locals considered the friends and he quickly became popular, in October of 1962. As a postgraduate followed by their daughter Lucy in went onto marry Elaine in a quiet cer- family highly intelligent but somewhat and known for his interests in science studying at Cambridge, Hawking 1970 and Timothy in 1979, which emony. Five years into his second mar- eccentric, with most meals o en spent ction and classical music. Eventually, found his rst year di cult and his brought increasing pressure upon riage, Hawking’s nurses and close fam- with each one of the Hawking family he joined the University College Boat mathematics training insu cient Jane who was struggling to care for ily members worried that he was being silently reading a book. Club and was o en seen guiding his for his work in general relativity and her husband and three children. physically abused by his second wife, In September 1952, Stephen rowing crew on risky courses, which cosmology. Also, he su ered from Eventually, Hawking agreed that PhD which led into a police investigation. Hawking attended St Albans school could have damaged the rowing depression a er being diagnosed with students could help take care of him, However, the investigation quickly a er he passed his eleven plus exam boats. Surprisingly, Hawking studied motor neurone disease, and felt that which allowed Jane to return to her shut down when Hawking refused to a year earlier then he was expected poorly for his nal exams, which there was little point in carrying on thesis and her new interest in singing. make a complaint or comment against to. However, his family placed a meant he had to take a second oral with his studies. He was encouraged by By December 1977, whilst singing his wife. ey both quietly divorced in high value on education, and wanted examination when he failed to be his peers, however, and Hawking went for her local church choir, Jane met 2006, with Hawking becoming closer Hawking to attend the prestigious awarded with either a rst-class or onto to complete his PhD in 1966, and organist Jonathan Hellyer Jones, who to his rst wife and his children, and Westminster School. Unfortunately, second-class degree. He needed the publish his ‘Hawking’s esis’ in 1965. became a close family friend, and they grandchildren. on the day of the scholarship exam, rst-class degree, so that he could soon developed romantic feelings for the then thirteen-year-old Hawking study cosmology at Cambridge as a one another. Hawking accepted this so Seren | May Issue 2018 13 SCIENCE TIMELINE OF STEPHEN HAWKING’S CAREER 1988 A Brief History of Time, which details the history of the universe to a more mainstream audience, is published and Stephen becomes a tremendous success, making Stephen Hawking a S household name. 19701970 Hawking’s Stephen Hawking suggested that the event horizon of a black hole, which is where the gravity of a black hole is strongest, doesn’t shrink and loses energy over time. Disability n his nal year at Oxford, Hawking 1973 began to experience increasing Collaborating with Professor George Ellis, Stephen 2000 clumsiness, several falls, slurred Hawking publishes his rst book e Large-Scale Structure speechI and di culty rowing. When of Space-Time, which attempted to describe the structure of he returned home at Christmas, his space and the nature of the ever-expanding universe. family notice the changes in Stephen and realised something was wrong. So, they requested medical investigations 1974 2018 into what was wrong with him. Finally, Hawking publishes a paper about black holes, describing in 1963, when Stephen Hawking was that they emit radiation until nally exhausting all 2004 only 21 years old, he was diagnosed their energy and evaporating into nothing. Although, At a lecture in Dublin, Hawking admitted that he may have with a rare early-onset slow-progress- controversial at rst, it became widely accepted and is now been wrong about information being lost when a black hole ing form of motor neurone disease, known as ‘Hawking’s Radiation.’ evaporates, but claimed that the information contained in a which would gradually go on to para- A few weeks a er his discovery, he was elected as a ‘Fellow black hole is constantly changing. He would later call it ‘his lyse him over the decades. of the Royal Society’, and was the youngest fellows at the biggest blunder.’ Motor Neurone Disease attacks the time of becoming a member. neurons in the brain that control mus- cle movement by slowly blocking sig- 2009 nals that go from the brain to the mus- To prove that time travel to the past isn’t possible, Hawking cles. is causes wasting of the muscle held a party that he only published the day a er it was held over time, eventually leaving those so only ‘time travellers’ could turn up. Unsurprisingly, no su ering unable to speak, bound to a time travellers turned up to his party, and thus he proved wheelchair and struggling to breathe, that you can’t time travel into the past. which is what eventually happened to Stephen Hawking. A er this, he became ercely in- dependent and had to be persuaded to use a wheelchair in the late 1960s. This is the formula for Hawking radiation, also known as Hawking–Bekenstein radia- But he soon became notorious for the tion, or Hawking–Zel’dovich radiation, which Stephen Hawking discovered in 1974 wildness of his driving when he was in his wheelchair upon the ground of Cambridge University. In mid-1985, he lost his speech a er a tracheotomy was performed on him to save his life, when he contracted pneumonia upon attending a CERN event on the border S of France and Switzerland. Until 1986, 1980 Hawking had to communicate by 1981 raising his eyebrows at certain letters A theory, proposed by Stephen Hawking, describing how printed on a card, but several months information contained in a black hole is lost when said black later he then received a computer pro- hole evaporates, leads to years of debate. gramme that gave him his iconic voice. Despite all the problems the disease gave him over the years, Hawking car- Stephen Hawking hosting his part for time travellers that sadly no one ried on living and making discoveries turned up to. in good humour. With his good sense of humour and his drive to succeed, Stephen Hawking lived to 76, greatly exceeding the doctors original predic- 2018 tion of him living for only two years. Stephen Hawking died on the 14th March 2018, meaning But as Stephen Hawking once that his remarkable career came to an end. However, quipped: Hawking’s nal paper, A Smooth Exit from Eternal In ation, which described how many alternate universes could exist “ e downside of my in a multiverse, was published on April 27th, several weeks celebrity is that I cannot a er his death. go anywhere in the world without being recognised. It is not enough for me to verall, Stephen Hawking was a man who kept on living despite every- wear dark sunglasses and a thing that was thrown against him, with a smile and a joke. wig. e wheelchair gives me He managed to inspire all who came across him, even those that didn’t An artistic rendering of a Black Hole, an object that Stephen Hawking is most famous away.” studyO or had no interest in science, but as he says: for studying. And o en the wheelchair did give ‘...One has to get on with life and I haven’t done badly. him away. 1982 People won’t have time for you if you are always angry or Hawking is awarded with a CBE (Commander of the Order complaining.’ of the British Empire) and begins to write A Brief History of Time. e way he got on with his own life, I don’t think anyone had any complaints, but a lot of praise and love for a great man and scientist. 14 May Issue 2018 | Seren SCIENCE SCIENTISTS FINALLY KNOW WHAT THE FIRST PREHISTORIC BEAK LOOKED LIKE
chthyornis Dispar was a small some species of seabirds do today. were eventually being replaced by Yale University whom scanned the skull, that included the rst beak. It is species of birdlike dinosaur that Curiously, this species had a primitive wings over time. specimen in a CT scanner, which said to be a mixture of qualities found lived and ew around the ancient beak that contained rows of tiny sharp A well-preserved Ichthyornis Dispar lowered the risk of the fossil being in modern birds, such as a beak and a CretaceousI coastlines over eighty- ve teeth, which would have been used for skull, which was encased in rock, damaged. e scan, which was then large brain, and the jaw muscles o en million years ago. It was the size of a catching its prey. Such an evolutionary was discovered by archaeologists combined with other previously found in dinosaur fossils. modern-day seagull, and was thought quirk is thought to have come about in 2014 in western Kansas. Bhart- found specimen, they created a three- to have hunted sh in same way that as a replacement for their arms, which Anjan Bhullar then led a team from dimensional reconstruction of the Spectacular Galaxy Merger Galaxy e Observed Found World’s Orbiting Oldest e Spider Milky Dies at Way 43 esearchers have announced rbiting the Milky Way is a small that the world’s oldest known elliptical dwarf galaxy, which spider died recently by a wasp’s only spans three hundred and Rsting, at the ripe old age of forty-three, twenty-sixO light years across. Its visible in Australia. Known a ectionately from the Earth’s southern hemisphere, as ‘Number 16’, this female trapdoor and lies between two other prominent spider had been monitored since 1974 dwarf galaxies, known as the Small as part of a long-term population and Large Magellanic Clouds, that study into her species and how climate also orbit the Milky Way Galaxy. is change has impacted their population. newly discovered galaxy will be added hen the universe was only and planets. Such an event will happen in 2010 by the National Science It has comfortably outlived the to the long list of nearly 60 galaxies 1.4 billion years old, 14 to our own galaxy e Milky Way and Foundation's South Pole Telescope. previous record holder – a twenty- that orbit the Milky Way. young, star bursting galaxies the nearby Andromeda galaxy in the Later observations by the Atacama eight-year-old tarantula from Mexico It was discovered by a team of beganW to merge together and would next billion years. Path nder Experiment (APEX) – and the species estimated lifespan astronomers led by Carnegie Mellon later create one of the largest known ose who witnessed and discovered con rmed that it should be studied in of ve to twenty years. Why it lived University professor: Sergey Koposv, structures in the observable universe. such an event, an international team further detail with ALMA. However, for so long was due to it living in who used the Blanco Telescope’s Dark is occurs when the gravitational of scientists who used the Atacama current theories suggest that a galaxy an area undisturbed by humans Energy Camera (DECam) in Chile. pull of two or more nearby galaxies Large Millimetre/Submillimetre Array cluster as large as this one should and with plenty of food. Even a er ey named the new galaxy Hydrus 1 pulls them closer to one another, until (ALMA) to look at it in better detail, have taken much longer to merge and death, Number 16 has helped unlock or the ‘Snake in the Clouds’, and hope they collide and merge in a spectacular had their results published in the evolve. new information and answer many to discover more about its composition extravaganza that can last for millions journal Nature. It has been designated questions that had ba ed researchers and make upin the future. of years – creating billions of new stars SPT2349-56 and was rst observed for years. Seren | May Issue 2018 15 SCIENCE NASA LAUNCHES LATEST MARS LANDER
Investigations, Geodesy and Heat long wait that must occur between November 26th of this year, when it NASA scientists will use InSight’s by LAURA ASPIN Transport), it was meant to originally interplanetary launches. is is so that shall begin a two-year long mission communication gear, which will also launch in March 2016, but a leak in Earth and Mars can align correctly, upon the red planet. It’s equipped with be gathering data that will reveal the n the early morning of the vacuum chamber surrounding which allows for InSight to land on a seismometer, which will measure tiny wobbles in Mars’ axis of rotation. Saturday, May 5th, NASA the lander's seismometer meant it had Mars and not be shot into outer space ‘Marsquakes’ and vibrations caused Altogether this data will give a better launched its latest Mars to be delayed. As the lander wasn’t – the launch window doesn’t close by strikes from micrometeorites, and understanding to Mars’ interior LanderO from California’s Vandenberg repaired in time, they had to push the until June 8th. a heat probe that will drill to a depth structure and its composition, which Air Force Base. Named InSight, launch date forward to this year to When it does launch, it will be of ve metres into the Martian surface. will shed light on how rocky planets (Interior Exploration using Seismic accommodate the twenty-six months landing upon the Martian equator on To keep track of the lander’s location, form and evolve. Helium Found in an New 3D Map Pin- Exoplanet’s Atmosphere points 1.7 Billion Stars and More
he European Space Agency’s and tracked the position of fourteen Gaia satellite is trying to map thousand known asteroids that are in a 3D model of our galaxy our solar system, half a million newly Tby observing millions of stars up discovered galaxies and over a billion ASP-170b is an exoplanet lowest density exoplanets that has been is is the rst discovery of helium in in space. A er twenty-two months stars. Over the next few years, more that orbits its host star in discovered. An international team an exoplanet’s upper atmosphere, a er observing stars up to eight thousand major discoveries will hopefully soon just six days, and is located of astronomers, led by Jessica Spake, it was predicted that helium would light years away, it nally released be announced, as scientists scrutinise two-hundredW light years away from have used the Hubble’s Wide Field be one of the most common gases its discoveries to the world on the the date in more detail. our solar system. Whilst this gas giant Camera 3 to discover helium in the found in the atmospheres of other 27th April. So far it has comprised is the size of Jupiter, it is still one of the upper atmosphere of this exoplanet. exoplanets. 16 Seren | May Issue 2018 ENVIRONMENT
been credited as the beginning of the marine life to the ubiquitous presence to support the adoption of a global water shortages all building, and the By HANNAH modern environmental movement. of plastics in our food to disrupting framework to regulate plastic impacts of these environmental issues LIMBERGEREARTH is is a day where countries and human hormones and causing major pollution;DAYalready being felt globally. Earth day participants show their support life-threatening diseases and early · Educating, mobilising and and other related events are becoming elebrated on April the 22nd for environmental protection, puberty. Spurring EDN’s (Earth Day activating citizens across the globe more important to raise awareness each year, another Earth Day encouraging environmental Networks) multi-year campaign to demand that governments and and concern of such environmental has past. An event which was friendliness globally. It’s a day of to End Plastic Pollution. With the corporations control and clean up issues and providing a platform to Ckickstarted in 1969 a er the former political action and civic participation, aims of ending single use plastics, plastic pollution help people get involved and make a US senator Gaylord Nelson saw the with people marching, signing promoting alternatives to fossil fuel- · Educating people worldwide to change. By heading over to earthday. huge Santa Barbara oil spill. is event petitions, meeting with their elected based materials, promoting 100 take personal responsibility for plastic org you can nd more out more about rst became globalised in 1990 with o cials, planting trees, and cleaning percent recycling of plastics, corporate pollution by choosing to reject, reduce, this day and how to get involved with a total of 141 countries celebrating up their towns and roads. and government accountability reuse and recycle plastics, and the many campaigns that EDN run; it, today Earth Day is marked on Each year there is an Earth Day and changing human behaviour · Promoting local government from climate change, deforestation and calendars every year by at least 192 theme, this years was ‘End Plastic concerning plastics. regulatory and other e orts to tackle poverty to reforestation campaigns countries, and celebrated by more Pollution’. e exponential growth e campaign includes four main plastic pollution. and the most recent to help End Plastic than one billion people, and has thus of plastics is threatening our planets components: With the pressures of climate change, Pollution. survival; from poisoning and injuring · Leading a grassroots movement air pollution, waste, deforestation and ear Bangor-mentalists environmntalism to Bangors (environmentalists! get students. Want to it?!). I am now moving Seren has a great team and on Dfrom Bangor and therefore my next years team of editors write for time as Seren’s Environmental promises to be just as great. e Editor has came to an end. Environmental Editor position is Seren? Seren has been a fantastic still open so please get in touch if platform to write and raise your interested. Contact me on facebook: awareness over some of today A big thankyou to Emma Jewkes @serenenvironment most pressing environmental for being a fantastic Editor, Seren issues. eres a lot you can do with will miss you but it’s being le in Submissions email: this platform so as my time ends the very capable hands of our one [email protected]. today I pass the torch to whoever and only Finnian Shardlow. Well ac.uk wishes to do their bit to promote Done Team! Seren | May Issue 2018 17
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ward Season is over, and it has been a busy one. It started withSEASON the SLTA’s and Course Rep Awards on the 20th of April, soon followed by the AU Dinner and the Societies and Volunteering dinner Aon the 27th of Aril and 3rd of May respectively.
t was the 6th annuale SLTA Student-Led ceremony; an evening to celebrate the high standard of teaching and Teaching pastoral support in Bangor University. Nominations Awards have signi cantly increased over the last few years which goes to show that more and more students are recognising the importance of the quality of teaching on their education. I Of the 600 nominations, we have seen academics and non-academics nominated for their hard work in the University over the 12 categories. Helen Marchant the VP Education and Welfare in the Union and one of the organisers of the evening said ‘The SLTA’s are a fantastic experience to be a part of. The awards celebrates the partnership that sta and students have and it should be something that every University should strive for’. AWARD FOR WELSH DISSERTATION / THESIS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT POSTGRADUATE MEDIUM EDUCATION SUPERVISOR OF THE AWARD TEACHER OF THE YEAR SUPPORT STAFF Awel Vaughan-Evans YEAR Mandy Angharad Rebecca Jones MEMBER OF THE YEAR Lucy Huskinson Gwenda Blackmore AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD UNSUNG HERO AWARD OUTSTANDING SPECIAL RECOGNITION Alan Edwards Rebecca Jones SCHOOL OF THE YEAR PASTORAL SUPPORT AWARD Ysgol y Gymraeg Caroline Bowman Karen Pollock NEW TEACHER AWARD TEACHER OF THE YEAR Alyson Moyes Dylan Wyn Jones Seren | May Issue 2018 19 UNION
favourite amongst the Athletic Union members is the AUe Dinner, hostedAU just days after bringing Dinner home the Varsity trophy; it was a magical night. Held in PJ Hall with over 285 guests attending including the Vice Chancellor, Professor John Hughes with the Dance club providing the evening’s entertainment. Notable awards went to Netball winning Club of the Year, Milly Sidway and AJake McBride winning Sports Woman and Man of the year. The dinner saw Current AU President Tatenda Shonhiwa welcome in AU President elect Louise Fell. Over a 100 individuals were awarded through the night.
FEMALE FRESHER OF Milly Sidaway Miriam Scattergood American Football THE YEAR SPORTSMAN OF THE Octavia Owen YEAR STEVE CONNOR SPIRIT VARSITY TEAM OF THE CLUB OF THE YEAR Jake McBride OF THE AU YEAR Netball MALE FRESHER OF THE Swimming Squash YEAR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE AU PRESIDENTS AWARD Stephen Cheung YEAR OPEN AWARD TEAM OF THE YEAR Caitlan Wake eld
e Societies and Volunteering Dinner ver 200 students came together to celebrate the achievements of societies and volunteering projects. The evening was hosted by Tatenda Shonhiwa, VP for Sport and Mirain Llwyd, UMCB President and saw perfor- e course Rep Omances from Concert Band to start the evening as well as a performance from SODA. James Williams VP for Societies and Volunteering commented, “I am delighted with the evening and couldn’t be prouder of the achievements of our societies and volunteering projects.” Highlights of the evening included the Film Society winning the ‘Society of the Year’ and both RAG and Spectrwn Awards winning ‘Projects of the Year’. All the winners can be seen here. he Course Reps turned out to celebrate their achievements on the same SUSTAINABILITY AWARD night. The course reps help shape the education of their peers and we Emma Horan Tcouldn’t be prouder of their work. This year was the rst year for the Out- BEST NEWCOMER B. F. S. A. standing Contribution to Student Voice Award and was awarded to Many Da- Katie Tew VP AWARD FOR vidson. The winners for all the course rep awards were: BEST NEW SOCIETIES VP AWARD Olivia Young STUDENT LEADER S OF OPPORTUNIITY Rhiannon Williams Natalie Evans THE YEAR Ffrind Cymraeg EDE AND RAVENSCROFT Lee Carson PROJECT OF THE YEAR VP AWARD AWARD VOLUNTEER OF THE Sbectrwm So a Tartaglia Errol Grant WELSH LANGUAGE YEAR AWARD Conor Schirk PROJECT OF THE YEAR STUDENT CHOICE OUTSTANDING Cymdeithas Llwelyn RAG AWARD CONTRIBUTION TO VP AWARD FOR Olivia Fletcher STUDENT VOICE ENVIRONMENT AND VOLUNTEERING Mandy Davidson STAFF CHOICE AWARD 20 MAY ISSUE 2018 | SEREN ARTS & CULTURE SODA PRESENTS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
ment; the members passion for musi- SODA for the last two years and I am just sums up the professionalism and sta . e cast and pit band blew my by KATIE TEW cal theatre is evident and SODA have so grateful for the joy and happiness it the level of ne detail which had been expectations and made the show a become a well known name within has brought to my life” rehersed. great way to end my time as musical ODA hit the stage once again the Bangor Community. Gabriella Montez was played by Lizzie e ever so reliable Daniel Fay, who director. I also can’t forget to mention in March for a complete sell out When asked about what she had Shaw who executed the part beautiful- achived the Gold award and was the amazing set design by Margaret show of High School Musical: On gained from being in SODA, third ly, really engaging with the audience. shortlisted for Leader of the Year at Pound, the choregrpahy by Farah Stage.S A er the pantomine Cinderella year linguisitics student Grace Her singing was lovely and her acting the 2018 Society and Vollunteering Spiers, directing by Piers Wilkinson, in November, expectations were high, Roberts, who achived the presitig- was performed naturally. awards, conducted a very strong pit costumes by Olivia Young and the but the audience was certainly not le ous Gold award at the Society and Laura Pateri who played Troy Bolton band who accompanied the soci- amazing promtional material by dissapointed. With many peope be- Vollunteering awards, said: “I have showed ety well and you could really see all Lizzie Shaw! SODA has been getting ing turned away at the door, the foyer gained so much from being in SODA. Lizzie and Laura had a fantastic the actors on stage were con dent stronger and stronger in the last few was packed with people reminicing I have gained friendships that I know chemistry on stage, presenting incred- with the singing, the audience could years and I am so proud of what the their childhood and Troy Bolton heart will last a lifetime and con dence in ible harmonies. de nitly hear the harmonies being society has achieved within the last 5 throb phases. roughout the show a myself that I never knew I had. I have ey were supported by a very strong produced. is was Daniel’s h and shows, I’m sure that the society will professional standard was achieved never felt more pride than I do when cast and a hardworking ensemble. nal show as Musical Director, and be bigger and better in the years to both on stage, and o stage with set, I’m standing on stage singing with You could see the enormous amount as he passes on the baton to the new come” costumes and the technical side. my best friends. We’ve had so many of time and dedication which has MD’s Daniel Greaney and Tim Hawk, It is lovely to witness the close work- It was obvious to the audience that great opportunities to perform such been invested to produce such a high his legacy will certainly continue with ing relationship SODA have formed the society are all very close, and work as putting on High School Musical in quality performance both on and o the wisdom he has passed on. He with Pontio and I really hope to see well together as a team, they certainly Pontio’s theatre and being invited to the stage. e costumes, designed stated: this continue in the future. were “all in this together.” How far sing at the Societies and Vollunteering by Olivia Young and the set made by “ e society worked so hard to put on SODA will next be hitting the stage SODA has come in the last couple of Dinner. SODA as a society has come Margaret Pound (backstage manager) the production of High School Musi- on Saturday 19th May, 2-5pm in e years is easily forgotten and they are so far and I know it is only going and Jake really added to the feel of the cal: On Stage and this was evident as Menai for a casual a ernoon of musi- centainly “soaring and ying!” e to get better and better. It’s been an show and were really e ective. e set the show has such a high production cal theatre, so bring your friends, grab show was full of energy and excite- honour to be on the committee for changes were executed awlessly, and quality, with the help of the Pontio a drink and enjoy the show! From Vlog Camera to Play House: Tanya Burr
anya Burr is best known for us back into the 90s to display the art and coming actors. Burr has the her presence on a multitude of of nding con dence growing up in power to get more young people into social media platforms. e a period of dramatic social and politi- theatre; there’s a fan base of 3.7 mil- Tstar from Norwich, UK entices us into cal change. lion people out there, all with the po- this world of homeware hauls and Whilst Burr fans lose it over the tential to have their rst experience of makeup tutorials that can be accessed prospect of seeing their icon step on theatre and the arts. Whilst access to any time, any place. Burr has ex- the stage, it is sad to see that some of some of the most prestigious theatre pressed her love for literature and the the media portrays a di erent picture. productions is becoming more acces- arts in many of her vlogs, yet this Some have viewed it as Burr using sible, many people still have this air time she is swapping her camera for a her own ‘privilege’ to get a chance at of caution. Burr is breaking down the chance on stage. success. However, it has been refresh- barrier that stands between theatre e lovable vlogger will be starring ing to see that many people online are and popular media culture and I as Ella in the revival of Judy Upton’s supporting the choice of the company, personally cannot wait to see what she con dence, where Ella will be taking which prides itself in recruiting up has in store! SEREN | MAY ISSUE 2018 21 FEATURE INTERVIEW: BEDS
ollowing on from their recent successful production of Bloods Thicker, BEDS next performance is Alan Bennett’s The History Boys. Prior to the showing of Bloods Thicker, members of both produc- tion teams dropped into Seren Towers for a chat. In attendance were Hannah Grimston who directed Bloods Thicker which she self-wrote. Alongside The History Boys, she pitched it at the Winter FBall. Representing The History Boys were Sian Billington (Director), Bazil Shahriman (Assistant Director), Lewis Wilson (Producer) and Laura Patari (The Head Tech). The History Boys will be on for three nights from the 18th until the 20th May with tickets priced at £4 for students and £5 for non-students and are on sale now.
*laugh*)… History Boys. I applied that wh had to look at each other I think is quite a good think that about me than it should. There is so by AMBRE RADOU to tech cause I started to tech a lot and thinking “this person is good for it initials gut punch like “Hey I’m many di erent ways to read him, this year and History Boys seemed x but this person is also good for y, having a hell of a time but in the his interactions with everybody, Can you brie y present Bloods like the perfect thing to do because and these people are good for x,y,z”. time but shit this serious”. It is how much he actually means and Thicker and The History Boys? it has a great cast a great team It was really interesting and there genuinely very e ective in the how much he is sincere. Especially Hannah: Blood’s thicker is about and it’s a xed set, so there is not is a really talented cast. It surprises juxtaposition and total shifts. Yeah I when you look at the performances toxic masculinity and female much moving around which it is me how tough it was to decide who did English language in high school. between Stephen Campbell Moore manipulation and how we view appreciated, meaning that there is should go where. But I think we’ve It’s e ective and it’s a really good and Geo rey Streat eld. gender roles through generations. lot to do with other things. I’m sure done a good job. Especially when pay I think. So it all takes place at this family it will be hoot, great fun and a lovely Blood’s Thicker… never mind she is Sian: I genuinely think that the What are you the most looking dinner party and slowly and surely play. not listening. strength of the plays is how good of forward in this production? things starts to tips up? Baz: Can I change my answer? Hannah: huh? a cast we have and how good of a Hannah: I am just looking forward Sian: I’m Sian. I’m directing Blood’s Less of a pissed at it, I’m interested Sian: We should a collab team we are. I think we have a great to see if it actually works. Hopefully Thicker. NO *laughs from everyone* into directing that’s why I applied Lewis: Blood boy the potential to put on a great play it goes according to plan. We have no I’m not directing Blood’s Thicker. as assistant director. I’m not yet Sian: History thick and that we can do it justice. this one scene, scene 8 that I am I’m directing The History Boys, a con dent in my abilities. I’m more Sian: I’m really surprised at how Laura: The only thing I will add it’s really looking forward to. There’s comedy by Alan Bennett about “staring at me guys”. And also I have really well the cast is working that it’s a contemporary play as well. re in it, not actual re, health and school relations in the 80’s about a preference for more heart-lighted together and about how much It’s from 2004, I would expect that safety and all that, but I’m looking education and class boundaries. plays than pure drama which are the we’ve been able to do in two weeks. people will recognize the name, it’s forward to that scene. I am just plays I have been involved with for I have a thought rehearsal plan and really fresh in a way BEDS have done looking forward to everything going What pushed you to apply as the past year and a half, nearly two we’ve gotten through about three plenty of older plays It is de nitely a according to plan. director? years. weeks of rehearsals in two. I’m really fresh new taste. Sian: I’m looking forward to see Baz: I’m the assistant director for pleasantly surprises. I think we’ve how the play is going to end up The History Boys and basically I For the two weeks that have now got a great cast and it’s going to be a Do you have a favourite looking on stage. It’s because I am applied the position with… (after passed were you surprised by great performance if we carry on the character and why? really looking forward to see the Sian whispers something to him) anything regarding your role, the way we are now. Hannah: I feel like Amelia is a lot of audience’s honest reaction to it and Yes my mum doesn’t want to be cast? Laura: Mostly pleasantly surprised fun because I was like “how messed see if every little creative decisions acting anymore, so technically I am Hannah: I wasn’t so much because we have a short turn up can I make this character?” I do made falls into place. not acting *laughs* I’m still getting surprised. *laughs because she put around. The team has been, Sian has think that Teddy is such a nice guy Lewis: To seeing the cast really involved, I’m directing but as the the micro from her mouth*. I wasn’t been really thorough already and it who has been thrown in this terrible owning their roles. We have a few same I am taking too big of a role so much surprised but it was weird makes my job easier to know what situation. I’m biased but I love his people in the cast who have not because I am quite bad to be honest hearing the words actually been they want to see happen and try to monologue and how in intersects acted long before, in the term that but it’s still going to be fun. spoken by the actors. The rst time provide anything we can. with di erent sections. Teddy would we have given quite a large part, Lewis: What’s up boys, I’m I was actually like some things don’t be my favourite character but I am they have little experience. I’m really producing History Boys. Oh no I work out loud and we went through What is the strength of the play? biased, I love them all. excited to see what they will do meant Blood’s Thicker *laughs*. the scenes to see what worked and What excites you the most about Baz: I would say probably Scripps because they are very talented I’d What made me want to be producer what doesn’t. Cause some things the play? or Dakin. No Dakin, that’s too basic. like to see how they’ll do it. is that Sian asked and I think it’s just make no sense and I’m working Lewis: Not that you’re biased Scripps. Cause he is an Asian and I Baz: The audience just enjoying worth remembering that In this day with the actors to make some sense Hannah. The writing… *laughs* can relate.*laughs* the play. To see if we do a good job. of age producers get a bad rep with out of it. It’s quite surprising. And Hannah: A cast that I can trust, Lewis: I like Posner, because he’s Hopefully the audience will enjoy the Weinstein and everything and apparently there is a lot of humour I’m really excited to get to work Jewish. Jew squad represent. But the lay and if they do that’s going I just want to make the point, you in it which I had never expected. with this cast and I think they will also I think he’s the most interesting to be the warmest feeling in the know you can produce and not be a Baz: The main surprise for me is, be doing splendidly. They are all so character. He’s interesting too look world. Second to peeing my pants. disgusting monster. So watch it. because I am looking at the play committed to it already and they’ve out in, a character to study because *laughs* Sian: That’s reassuring… So I from a di erent angle, from acting been like so lovely and backing me he has so many di erent layers Laura: Probably production week wanted t direct this play because I to directing you actually realize how up and helping me. It is really tough more so than the other boys in my because that’s when everyone is have a borderline obsession with it. I talented people. being director. There are some opinion. I think my other favourite really excited, (except the terror of just really wanted to direct it for the Lewis: I was surprised about scenes that I think, are going to be would be Rudge because I was the directors). It’s when everything last two years that I’ve known and what a producer is expected to do fantastic, and we have a composer reading for him and I feel a very comes together and people realize been obsessed with this play. I just because I had no idea what the working with us for the music which close connection with being the the extent of what they can do wanted to laugh and have some fun title entailed when I applied for is going to push it to another level. stupidest person in the room. outside of DRR or JP when it does and put on a really good show at the the job. On a slightly more serious I just really think it’s going to be a Sian: He’s not but people will not have a set in. end of the day. note, I am very surprised by the great rollercoaster. have to see to understand. I think Laura: I’m head tech for…. cast in a sense that when we were Lewis: It is very. It uses humour my favourite character might be (Someone whispers Blood’s Thicker auditioning there was so many times to talk about serious topics which Irwin which probably says more 22 May Issue 2018 | Seren MUSIC @seren_music SUMMER
By VICKYBALL WILKES 2018 his year’s summer ball will take table tracks include ‘Watercolour’, himself, Kristian Nairn! As well as star- place on the evening of 26th of ‘Witchcraft’ and ‘Tarantula’ which ring as Game of Thrones’ Hodor, the TMay 2018. As always, the event achieve over 40 million listeners on actor is also a progressive house DJ will be a celebration of the preced- Spotify alone. who toured Australia with his “Rave ing academic year and the end of Over the past 5 years, we have seen of Thrones” back in 2014. The DJ exams! Previous years have seen the rise of The Voice contestant Becky proved to be a crowd favourite at performances from Example and Hill who has collaborated with the the 2016 Summer Ball when he per- SClub (2016), Sigala, Tinie Tempah likes of Rudimental, MK and Oliver formed his set in Powis Hall and so and Charlsey, and Jax Jones (2017). Heldens with whom she topped the we can expect the same atmosphere This year follows with performances UK Singles Chart with ‘Gecko (Over- during his forthcoming appearance by Pendulum’s DJ Set, Becky Hill and drive)’ back in 2014. Other charting on the main stage. Kristian Nairn also known as Game of tracks include ‘Piece of Me’ with MK As always, the event promises 13 Thrones’ Hodor. and ‘False Alarm’ with Matoma in hours of funfair rides, cover bands Headlining the event is Austral- 2016. Her pop/house/electro style and live performances, so, make sure ian drum and bass band, Pendulum. means you’re almost guaranteed to you grab a ticket! Let’s see how many Known for their distinctive sound as hear at least one of her singles on a of us can make it to the survivor’s a result of mixing electronics with night out and therefore, she prom- photo at 5am. hard rock, their popular tracks cover ises to be a crowd favourite. an array of genres. Their most no- Back by popular demand, DJ Hodor
A Disability-led Orchestra To Play At e Proms verybody loves watching the perception that musicians with Last Night Of The Proms and disabilities cannot perform Ehaving the excuse to wave a professionally. Their performance Union Jack while you sing your heart at the Proms will be ‘low-key’ as it is out to ‘Land Of Hope And Glory’. aimed at children and adults with However, this year the BBC Proms autism, sensory impairments and will be a little di erent. As tradition, learning di culties. It will also be since 1895, the classical concerts signed for those in the audience with and events will span an eight week hearing di culties. period and will mainly be held in the Other plans for this year’s Proms Royal Albert Hall. include the the rst ever Young However, this year the Musician Prom which will feature Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s twenty two former winners and Resound ensemble will be the rst nalists of the Young Musician Of ever disability-led group to play The Year competition. The YouTube at the Proms. Their performance sensation Jacob Collier will also follows the success of The British perform. Collier’s arrangements of Paraorchestra who played alongside Stevie Wonder songs, amongst many Coldplay at the Paralympics in 2012. others, earned him a record deal The group is led by conductor James from Quincy Jones. All six of Bach’s Rose who has cerebral palsy. As he Brandenburg Concertos will also be cannot control his arms he conducts played across two concerts in just with a baton that is strapped to one day. his head. Other members of the Such events make it clear that ensemble have autism, blindness this year’s BBC Proms will be one to and are partially deaf. The group remember. However the originality were formed less than a year ago and of a disability-led ensemble over aim to raise awareness of the barriers takes the excitement of the rest of that face disabled musicians, whilst the performances. I have no doubt showing that inclusivity is possible that their performance will be a within classical music. They aim resounding success and will mark to inspire people, with or without an important change in the classical disabilities to engage and participate music industry. with music, and challenge the 22 May Issue 2018 | Seren Seren | May Issue 2018 23 MUSIC @seren_music MUSIC ABBA TO REUNITE SUMMER ast week on Instagram Abba an- tainly not be a traditional one. It has nounced that they have written been described as an ‘avatar tour’. Land recorded two new songs This means that holograms of the since their split in 1983. One of the band will tour the world and perform songs, ‘I Still Have Faith In You’ will their old and new songs in front of be heard for the rst time on a BBC live audiences. Sources say that the By VICKYBALL WILKES 2018 TV special that will air in December. avatars have been digitally scanned his year’s summer ball will take table tracks include ‘Watercolour’, himself, Kristian Nairn! As well as star- The band have said that whilst being and ‘de-aged’ to look like they did in place on the evening of 26th of ‘Witchcraft’ and ‘Tarantula’ which ring as Game of Thrones’ Hodor, the back in the recording studio it felt 1979 when they toured for the last TMay 2018. As always, the event achieve over 40 million listeners on actor is also a progressive house DJ like ‘time had stood still and we had time. Although this is slightly disap- will be a celebration of the preced- Spotify alone. who toured Australia with his “Rave only been on a short holiday’. This pointing, for many it will be their only ing academic year and the end of Over the past 5 years, we have seen of Thrones” back in 2014. The DJ along with their claim that recording and possibly last chance to see the exams! Previous years have seen the rise of The Voice contestant Becky proved to be a crowd favourite at the songs was a ‘joyful experience’ band perform live. News of Abba’s performances from Example and Hill who has collaborated with the the 2016 Summer Ball when he per- provides hope that the songs will sit reunion has been called ‘the biggest SClub (2016), Sigala, Tinie Tempah likes of Rudimental, MK and Oliver formed his set in Powis Hall and so comfortably next to fan favourites, pop news of the twenty rst century’ and Charlsey, and Jax Jones (2017). Heldens with whom she topped the we can expect the same atmosphere such as, ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Mam- and even as ‘a pop miracle’. Let’s just This year follows with performances UK Singles Chart with ‘Gecko (Over- during his forthcoming appearance ma Mia’. The rumours of a tour have hope that the bad can live up to the by Pendulum’s DJ Set, Becky Hill and drive)’ back in 2014. Other charting on the main stage. been con rmed however it will cer- high expectations across the world. Kristian Nairn also known as Game of tracks include ‘Piece of Me’ with MK As always, the event promises 13 Thrones’ Hodor. and ‘False Alarm’ with Matoma in hours of funfair rides, cover bands Headlining the event is Austral- 2016. Her pop/house/electro style and live performances, so, make sure ian drum and bass band, Pendulum. means you’re almost guaranteed to you grab a ticket! Let’s see how many Known for their distinctive sound as hear at least one of her singles on a of us can make it to the survivor’s a result of mixing electronics with night out and therefore, she prom- photo at 5am. hard rock, their popular tracks cover ises to be a crowd favourite. an array of genres. Their most no- Back by popular demand, DJ Hodor anks For the Memories ith Abba announcing their she introduced me to, that I still lis- music. In fact, since 2011 Queen have reunion I was reminded of ten to now, and that’s Queen. Fred- continued to tour without Mercury. Wthe music I listened to with die Mercury was a musical genius. He Instead the incredibly talented Adam my mother when I was younger. Al- could sing about trivial, humorous Lambert leads the band very success- though I sometimes forced her to lis- things such as riding a bicycle and fully. Just last year they travelled the ten to my music, which usually con- larger women, but put those lyrics world during a sell out tour. They also sisted of JLS, McFly and Avril Lavigne. to complex and brilliantly unpredict- has a very successful west end musi- Most of the time we listened to hers. able music. However Queen’s more cal under their belt. The fact that the It was the music that dominated the emotional songs, mainly those writ- band has not produced any new mu- 70s and 80s charts. We would listen ten towards the end of Freddie’s life, sic to support their tours also speaks to The Osmond brothers’ greatest are hauntingly beautiful, heartbreak- volumes about their originality and hits album and sing loudly about ing, and resonating. It’s the band’s talent. The quality of their original puppy love and paper roses. We versatility which means that twenty music means audiences do not crave would also dance to David Essex, six years after Mercury’s death, the or need anything more. Their 80s David Cassidy and Showaddywaddy. younger generations are continuing classics are timeless and will satisfy A Disability-led Orchestra To Play At e Proms However there is only one band that to sing their songs and enjoy their Queen fans for decades to come. verybody loves watching the perception that musicians with Last Night Of The Proms and disabilities cannot perform Ehaving the excuse to wave a professionally. Their performance Union Jack while you sing your heart at the Proms will be ‘low-key’ as it is out to ‘Land Of Hope And Glory’. aimed at children and adults with However, this year the BBC Proms autism, sensory impairments and will be a little di erent. As tradition, learning di culties. It will also be since 1895, the classical concerts signed for those in the audience with and events will span an eight week hearing di culties. period and will mainly be held in the Other plans for this year’s Proms Royal Albert Hall. include the the rst ever Young However, this year the Musician Prom which will feature Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s twenty two former winners and Resound ensemble will be the rst nalists of the Young Musician Of ever disability-led group to play The Year competition. The YouTube at the Proms. Their performance sensation Jacob Collier will also Blossoms are back with their ‘Accidentally On Purpose’ is this ‘Con dent Music For Con dent Alexis Taylor’s solo album ‘Beautiful ‘Sex And Food’ by Unknown Mor- follows the success of The British perform. Collier’s arrangements of highly anticipated album ‘Cool Like country duo’s third album and it is People’ by Con dence Man is a very Thing’ is mesmerizing and captivat- tal Orchestra is a psychedelic rock Paraorchestra who played alongside Stevie Wonder songs, amongst many You’ and it certainly does not disap- very exciting. The album’s opening exciting album. Its unusual and unex- ing. His heavy use of the piano as well album that is refreshing. ‘Major Coldplay at the Paralympics in 2012. others, earned him a record deal point. The album has a very simi- track ‘The Hard Way’ is a relaxing and pected sound is heard straight away as electronic music in the title track League Chemicals’ opens the al- The group is led by conductor James from Quincy Jones. All six of Bach’s lar feel and sound to their debut enjoyable country track, with a back- in the opening track ‘Try Your Luck’. ‘Beautiful Thing’ makes the album bum with a heavy track. Its heavy Rose who has cerebral palsy. As he Brandenburg Concertos will also be album ‘Blossoms’. Ogden’s unique drop of acoustic guitar. However, During this song a female vocalist original and incredibly exciting. The use of guitar and drums makes it an cannot control his arms he conducts played across two concerts in just voice is instantly recognisable in ‘Echo’ and ‘Guilty’ are somewhat dif- sings in front of a backdrop of elec- slower tracks ‘Deep Cut’ and ‘Dream- exciting song with a blues feel to it. with a baton that is strapped to one day. the opening track ‘There’s A Reason ferent. Their use of electronic sound tronic music. ‘Don’t You Know I’m In ing Another Life’ are beautifully eerie However, ‘Ministry Of Alienation’ his head. Other members of the Such events make it clear that Why (I Never Returned Your Calls)’. e ects, more upbeat choruses, and A Band’ features a male vocalist with and almost hypnotising. ‘Suspicious comes straight after and calms lis- ensemble have autism, blindness this year’s BBC Proms will be one to ‘Between The Eyes’ and ‘Unfaithful’ an electric guitar make them more a very low voice and extremely funny Of Me’ combines complex bass guitar teners down with its slower, more and are partially deaf. The group remember. However the originality are slower, more mellow tracks that ‘pop-y’. They could be compared to lyrics. ‘Boyfriend’ features brutally with high, electronic sounds to cre- calming sound. ‘American Guilt’ were formed less than a year ago and of a disability-led ensemble over mark a slight change in the band’s Taylor Swift’s earlier releases and honest lyrics about a woman and her ate another exciting and innovative then ramps the album back up aim to raise awareness of the barriers takes the excitement of the rest of sound. Overall the album will satis- certainly make you tap your feet and boyfriend, and ‘C.O.O.L. Party’ encap- sound, but ‘A Hit Song’ would not feel with its heavy use of electronic gui- that face disabled musicians, whilst the performances. I have no doubt fy any Blossom’s fan, but it does not want to dance. However, the title sulates the relaxed atmosphere and out of place on a ballads album. This tar throughout. Overall this album showing that inclusivity is possible that their performance will be a mark any development or change track ‘Accidentally On Purpose’ and mixed conversation heard at a loud, is certainly an interesting album, and puts its listeners through a roller within classical music. They aim resounding success and will mark for the band. Neither does any ‘Ahead Of The Storm’ are undeniably teenage party. This is an incredibly one that would be perfect to relax to. coaster of emotions. This makes it to inspire people, with or without an important change in the classical track share the same excitement as country songs. This album has some- fun debut album and I cannot wait unique, exciting, and original. disabilities to engage and participate music industry. their debut single ‘Charlemagne’. thing for everyone. to hear what the band releases next. with music, and challenge the 24 Seren | May Issue 2018
Another year. Another fantastic Varsity result. 2018 saw our athletes in green and gold clinch victory on home soil, as Bangor trounce Aberystwyth 33 points to 9. Over 42 different sports were played at Varsity 2018 - here’s just a few... 24 Seren | May Issue 2018 May Issue 2018 | Seren 25
Another year. Another fantastic Varsity result. 2018 saw our athletes in green and gold clinch victory on home soil, as Bangor trounce Aberystwyth 33 points to 9. Over 42 different sports were played at Varsity 2018 - here’s just a few... 26 Seren | May Issue 2018 And of course, the presentation of the Varsity Trophy...
A proud day for supporters and athletes alike. To them, we say thank you. To Aber, we say - see you next year #5InARow? May Issue 2018 | Seren 27 GAMES The Top 5 Games of the 2017-2018 Academic Year 5. Stranger Things Mobile Game ven though this game isn’t on a console, or PC, it’s one of the better tie-in games to promote a tv show that I have played, and it only takes a few hours to complete. The control works really well for a mobile game too. E A big appeal to this game is the late 1980s – early 1990s 16-bit style graphics which are very reminiscent of a NES game from that time period. The early RPG playstyle is fun, and most of the characters abilities are in keeping with their tv show counterparts, (most of the time: Hey Max!), and all of which can be used to solve di erent puzzles littered around Hawkins. Overall, it’s a fun, easy, free game to play if you have a few hours to spare, and have already watched all of Stranger Things about a thousand times already. 4. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy espite this games DLC beginnings, the story for the most part really does standalone from Nathan Drake’s own games. It also works well to esh out and make some of the fan favourites from the previous instalments, to be Dshown in a better light then when originally presented. For the most part characters feel unique, and they have their own relationships and personal plot lines to resolve. The game’s visually stunning, with some of the game’s set pieces looking as if they have come straight out of an ac- tion movie. To summarise, Lost Legacy is an enjoyable story driven game, which focuses on other Adventure Archaeologists in the Uncharted universe. 3. Mario Odyssey his fun bright entry into the Mario series is more fun than it has any right to be. All of the new world designs and returning Mario worlds feels unique and memorable. It also has some of the more epic moments that were lack- Ting in recent Mario games, with some of the best and wittiest dialogue that have ever come from a Mario game. As long as you’re not playing two player, the control system works really well, and the more complicated hat tricks Cappie performs can be made on a normal controller rather than waggling the joy cons. To conclude a simple, fun game with a lot of things to collect, whilst all set in a colourful and interesting world.
2. Bendy and The Ink Machine his episodic horror game has de nitely become a craze for a reason! At the time of writing this Episode 4 has just been released and there is one episode left to go. The game currently has a very lore-based mystery element, Twhich has yet to be properly resolved, most notably what happened to the characters in game? There’s a great creepy atmosphere, accompanied by one or two jump scares. A major one is the titular Bendy who is obviously inspired by Mickey Mouse’s early designs. The 1930’s style cartoon aesthetic adds to this, while simultane- ously endears the game to a lot of players. A lot of the saturated colours and sepia tone make exploring the studio uncomfortable. In review this game is an unnerving, and awesome horror game with good mystery elements.
1. Monster Hunter World onster Hunter: World is de nitely a fantastic new instalment for the franchise, and more new-player friendly then previous titles. The control system is new, but still retains the feel of a traditional Monster Hunter game. MThe game play is very complex, and thus the player needs to strategize to take down or capture the monsters. There are several times where a player can reach a harsh di culty curve with the game while trying to tackle bigger monsters. The game allows for a lot of replayability due to mission requirements taking you to di erent areas, as all of the monsters have their own habitats and act realistically. There’s also a great feeling for completionists when completing smaller side quests in the game. This game is visually stunning, and not just the background scenery, your character avatar is very detailed and ren- dered well. The same can be said for the monsters who are well designed. In nality, this is an enjoyable game as it’s visual stunning, strategically di cult and replayable.
Laura’s Pick: A Hat in Time ts bright, cartoony and colourful, with di erent environments and it feels highly reminiscent of classic games such as Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine. All the levels are memorable and really stand out on their own, each with their own Iunique theme, such as Ma a Town and a Movie Themed level. The main character, lovingly dubbed ‘Hat Kid’ by fans, is a silent protagonist who has as much personality as any protagonist who can hold a conversation. Her expressions and reactions to situations that happen around her make her quite memorable. Controls are tight and responsive, and running around the brilliantly design levels can be a breeze. The various hat abilities you can get, such as the motor scooter and grappling hook, makes traversing the worlds even more fun! Overall, this is a fun and great experience for anyone who wishes to feel like they’re playing classics such as Mario 64 or Mario Sunshine. Charlie’s Pick: God Of War hile a relatively new game, this is a fun entry into the series. The story and tone are humbler than the previous entries into the series, as Kratos’ goal throughout the game is a lot more personal. It also really makes you Winvested in both Kratos and his son, Atreus and really establishes a relationship between the pair. Despite the serious more subdued tone, the game is still very funny, with several characters having hilarious lines of dialogue. The gameplay for is also very enjoyable with the open world and combat taking centre stage. The combat is a lot more strategic than in other entries, and the progression system really allows you to customise the characters to your own playstyle. The open world opens up the plot and allows you to advance the story in whichever path you like. Also it allows you to explore the Norse mythology in di erent ways other than simply ghting the gods or running around their respective domains. 28 Seren | May Issue 2018 GAMES Games to Play Post Exams A FarCry from the Usual Formula? REVIEW by LAURA ASPIN
ar Cry 5 takes place in the c- tional Hope County, Montana, Fwhich has been taken over by a religious doomsday cult known as Eden’s Gate and is led by preacher Joseph Seed who is urging his fol- lowers to prepare for the ‘Collapse.’ You play as a junior sheri known as The Deputy, who ends up trapped in Hope County after an attempt to arrest Joseph Seed goes horribly wrong and, with the help of the re- sistance, you must liberate the coun- ty from Eden’s Gate. The ctional Hope County in Mon- tana feels real and lived in, with a rich diversity of forests, mountains and towns. All these areas are populated with unforgettable NPCs that each have their own unique personality, el for the area. Also, the range of dif- sistance metre in that area and even- counters or completing their respec- Developers: Ubisoft with the side quests that they give ferent enemies are limited, and it can tually kill the Herald whose ruling tive story missions. However, the only to you adding to the history of the become irritating when you must over it. There are many ways that you way to unlock new skills is to gain Release Date: 27 Mar 2018 county. Even the random encoun- ght the same dozen enemies gun- can free an area from the cult’s grip, perks through either completing in ters you can have with the wildlife ning you down all at once. Moreover, from saving towns overrun with cult game challenges or nding supply there’s a rare game breaking glitch members or destroying shrines to Jo- stashes that are hidden all over the Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, and allies can be for some comedy PC gold. It’s easy to become engrossed that stops parts of the map or impor- seph Seeds. As your resistance grows map. Whilst a good idea on paper, it’s in the deep history of the county, and tant mission events to load in, which the enemies become more relentless sometimes hard to complete chal- you may nd yourself wandering to means you need to quit and reload and show up in greater numbers, lenges and nd enough perk points Genre: First Person Shooter the edges of the map trying to nd your last save le. eventually sending in enough aero- to unlock certain skills, meaning you areas that can help you understand Controls are tight and responsive, planes to rival the air force in their in- may have to face a boss without cer- Multiplayer: Yes Eden’s Gate. Unfortunately, the envi- which makes the fast pace action creasingly desperate attempts to kill tain abilities. ronments do start to become repeti- more exhilarating. The weapons have you. Fortunately, you can have up to Whilst Far Cry 5 probably won’t Age Rating: 18 tive after a while, especially if you’re a good weight and snap to them, two party members to help you deal break as much ground as its prede- having to constantly run through with the sound they make when hit- with the endless waves of enemies cessors, it’s still a fun mindless action the farmland surrounding Falls End ting something grounding the game that the game throws at you. Each game that you should pick up. when you haven’t unlocked fast trav- in a surreal reality. To liberate parts of party member has a di erent skill Hope County you need to ll up a re- and can be unlocked in random en-
Is Godod of Warof was revealed War back tos teaching a young Allboy to hunt prise it isthe to say that this is potentially Rage? the style of Thor’s Mjolnir. It’s a lot of in 2016 at the Sony E3 confer- in a Nordic forest. The developers the best God of War game ever re- fun to use for both combat and puz- REVIEW Gence. Far from the vengeance- seemed to have written themselves leased. zles alike. fuelled rampage through ancient into a corner, as in the last main in- The story is much more small scale Midguard and all the other realms Greek mythology that the previous stalment Kratos killed the entire this time around. Kratos had left look fantastic on PS4, and they are by CHARLIE WHITESIDE games were, the audience was in- Greek God pantheon, with almost Greece at the end of God of War 3, very varied and distinct. Helheim stead greeted with a quiet (though unsurpassable levels of brutality. and has settled down to make a new is the cold, icy underworld, Mus- still somewhat grumpy) lead Kra- Having that to live up to, what a sur- family. Unfortunately, the game be- pelheim a lava- lled volcano, and gins with preparations for his new Alfheim is the land of the elves, wife’s funeral. Kratos and his son lush with foreign plants that seem Atreus wish to ful l her nal wish and straight out of a Lord of the Rings scatter her ashes along the highest lm. The gru voice of Kratos and his peak of the Nordic world. Despite borderline-whiny son are done very some meddling from higher powers, well, as are all the other characters, respect has to be given to the writ- and the music, while sparingly used, ers for never truly straying from this. is very tting to the Norse theme. The lower stakes allow for a lot more An action-packed and emotionally character development with Kratos impactful successor to the God of and his son, as well as with the few War franchise, This game seems to people you meet along the way. The have blown everyone’s expectations believability of their relationship out- out of the water, and it is de nitely an paces even that of Joel and Ellie in early contender for game of the year. The Last Of Us. The game plays nothing like old Developers: Santa Monica titles, and it is is very in-depth. RPG- Studio like runes add di erent elemental attacks and stat bu s to both you Release Date: 20 Apr 2018 and Atreus, and there is a beautiful semi-open world with 5 explorable Platforms: PS4 regions, sidequests, 2 challenge ar- eas, and a lot of collectibles. I was in a rush to nish the game in time Genre: Action-Adventure for this review, as the story alone can easily take you over 20 hours. Kratos Multiplayer: No has a frost infused axe he can throw and bring back like a boomerang, in Age Rating: 18 May Issue 2018 | Seren 29 GAMES is Month’s Gaming News The Original Spyro Trilogy Gets A Remaster pyro fans can rejoice as the much asked for and antici- pated Spyro remaster has been announced, and it will Sbe coming to PS4 and Xbox One on the 21st September 2018. The collection will include the original Spyro trilogy: Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Development of this remaster has been given to De- velopers Toys for Bob who created the Skylanders series, be- cause Insomniac are focusing on the new Spiderman game. In a press release Activision have said that the game will be built from the ground up, with new cinematics and a reimagined soundtrack. Square Enix to Present at E3 2018 quare Enix will be holding a presentation livestream at the Games Conference that takes place in Los Angeles. It will be more similar Sto a Nintendo Direct than a traditional presentation, and it will be in presented in both Japanese and English. The presentation will be at 10am paci c time on June 11th 2018, and is the rst presentation at the conference since 2015.Many fans speculate that the conference will discuss the upcoming Shadow of the Tomb Raider and the long awaited Kingdom Heart 3. Seren Games will be covering E3.
Thanos will not Avenge you on Fortnite o promote Marvel’s Avengers In nity War, the franchises big- gest crossover event, Fortnite will let players become the pow- Terful warlord titan Thanos in game. While this now maybe the biggest crossover event since In nity war itself, it is sure to be fun for the players as they can wield the in nity gauntlet in game. Starting May 8th, the character will be available when a player manage to get hold of the in nity gauntlet which will be loot available in game. The crossover was proposed to Epic Game’s Worldwide Creative Director, Donald Mustard, by In nity War director Joe Russo, who played many hours of the Battle Royale game while editing the third Avengers lm
God of War Becomes Fastest Selling PS4 Exclu- sive he newest entry into the God of War series has both received critical acclaim and record breaking sales, having sold 3.1 mil- Tlion copies in the rst three days after launch, which makes it the fastest selling PS4 exclusive in history. It has smashed previously set records by games such as Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Horizon Zero Dawn, which both sold over 2.5 million copies in the rst three days after launch. Released on April 20th this is the rst entry into the fran- chise since 2013, and introduces new characters into the series in, as well as a new setting. Fun and Games at Bangor Arcade in the evening, and a digital map also had di erent levels of di culty or duct tape themselves to a post for constantly checking their watches, led players to the where the games depending on what was asked of the the sake of raising the stakes. It was with some may have been inclined REVIEW were held. All of the games were cre- player, as some were rather complex also clear that they were also enjoy- to leave early. Another issue was that ated and hosted by students and was whereas others were simpler. The ing the experience of the arcade. the arcade itself was a bit too spread the nal assignment for the module arcade had certain games that were There were a few logistical prob- out, with one game happening at ‘Games and Virtual Environments’. meant to be played either in a team, lems, however, with the arcade. The Friddoedd site, it was very di cult to There was a good variety of games competitively, or as a single player, online map was a bit detrimental to visit every game across the four sites. n Friday, the 27th of April the at the Arcade including a Laser Tag which bene tted players travers- the players, should their phones die However, despite this the arcade School of Creative Studies Maze, a ball game, a murder mystery ing the arcade in both small or large or they don’t have access to the inter- was immensely fun and challenged and Media hosted the Bangor O room and a Portal themed escape groups, and alone. net and thus they would not be able players in various ways. Should the Arcade. The project was organised room. These were situated both in- The students who were assisting to view the map. As such, perhaps in- arcade be held next year this player by Dr Melissa Kagen, the lecturer of side and outside the buildings. They and presenting the games were all cluding a physical map may be help- will de nitely be eagerly anticipat- Games Studies and New Media. It all had di erent ways to challenge very kind and considerate. All of the ful if the arcade was ever to hopefully ing it. My only hope is that next year was a collection of thirteen family players such as whereas some re- students were willing to help play- happen again. Also the time at which they either narrow the amount of the fun real life games of di erent vari- lied on chance, others would rely ers, should the game allow the player the arcade happened, which was be- campus used or they allow for the ar- eties and genres, hosted across the on math or puzzle solving capabili- to ask for assistance. Some students tween 6-9pm, made it very di cult cade itself to be open for longer. campus in Pontio, Main Arts and the ties, and others relied on aiming or would even go beyond that and do for the players to fully enjoy all of JP Media School. The arcade was live physical capabilities. These games things such as dress up for a game, the games available as players were for three hours from six until nine 30 Seren | May Issue 2018 TV
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MAN WIGGLES FOR FAME Walking Dead: In A gentleman appeared on a tal- ent show, gesticulating and talk- ing about wine. This remarkable Defence of Negan feat earned him the applause of many peasants and a free pass by EMMA JEWKES source material in how they write I hear you cry. Well, I’m going to to wasting a ve minute slot in Negan. While with the Governor, counter this with one simple line. Rick a live show by four rich people nd so another season of The they wrote a more human character, and his people started killing Negan’s masquerading as judges. Of note, Walking Dead comes to an quite far removed from his sadistic men even before Negan knew they none of said judges were sport- end, and so does the much comic book counterpart, with Negan existed. If we had followed Negan ing a black cloak or a grey wig. A derided All Out War story-arc. they’ve crafted a pantomime villian. and the Saviours from the start, Rick Beware, there will be spoilers ahead That aside, it has been interesting to would be the Big Bad, suddenly catch a di erent side to Negan. With appearing to butcher our favourite so if you don’t want to know what So here we are. The last words Ricks decision not to kill Negan on characters. happened, or just don’t care, I’d stop I shall commit to the TV pages. the horizon, the writers had to make I’m not saying that Negan isn’t a RUDE CAR MAN NOW reading now. My nal broadcast to the masses Negan a more nuanced character, bad man but he does belive in what RUDE QUIZ MAN So, sitting comfortably? Basically of followers I have. Don’t cry for one we could actually feel sorry for. he does and he truly thinks that by after two seasons and 32 episodes, me… do cry for me. Not really. So, we began to get glimpses of his killing one or two in order to bring a A living embodiment of ‘good the All Out War between Rick and But really… anyway, writing for tragic backstory and we also saw the group into his fold, he’s saving them old fashioned’ patriarchy has his allies and Negan nally came to this page has been an absolute rise of his right-hand man, Simon and working towards some form of stepped away from using cars as a an end. It’s fair to say that Negan has blast and an honour. I have into someone worse than him. This society. vehicle for being o ensive, mov- been a bit of a divisive gure during learned a trade and been spurred has allowed Negan to gain some Of course, now he’s Rick’s prisoner ing into the evening quiz format his time on the show. Personally, I’m on towards my ambitions, form of redemption. it remains to be seen what kind of instead. The question that is no a fan as I think Je rey Dean Morgan surrounded by phenomenal ‘But he killed Glenn and Abraham, Negan we will see in Season 9 and doubt on everybody’s lips howev- is amazing. I also think that he has people whilst writing to my own and let’s not forget Spencer. He was whether he’ll still continue to divide er? Do we care? Should we care? been let down by the writing as the crowd, even if nobody knows me. a douce but still, he was our douce’ viewers going forward. Where is the blonde man who did writers have stuck too close to the I’ve been to conventions, stayed the quizzing when the rude one up all night to binge-watch new was o with his short friend and series to get the rst review out, the shaggy haired wizard? Is eve- forayed into the social media rything inextricably connected world, and found my editorial to Harry Potter inference? I don’t voice in TV. know. I love all things TV. The series, documentaries, one-o s and never-ending serials. All of it. The POPULAR TV SHOW classics to the cutting edge, I have GETS ANOTHER SERIES returned time and time again to the magical box with people in it SHOCKER to take me away from the often not so magical globe with even Following a successful money- more people in it. An oasis in a spinning rst series that was desert of studies and depressing binge watched and tweeted news, TV is a blessing and really about by the masses, >insert ti- ruddy good fodder for my feckless tle here< has been renewed for a ramblings to be honest. second series. Whilst the logic be- So where to next? Well I’m not hind this is hard to gure out, and going far, maybe a chair along the it is very unexpected, I suspect it row in the Seren HQ, embarking may have something to do with Fond Farewells on a voyage into the world of the binge-watching, the tweet- Film. From the small screen to ing, and the money… though the big one, the ful lment of a CBBC still haven’t renewed Dick o commemorate the end of this one of the most heartbreaking DICK AND DOM LEAVE DA lifelong dream before I’ve even and Dom In Da Bungalow. The term, the end of another year in farewells of all time. BUNGALOW nished uni, to write something mind positively boggles. the Seren o ce, and the end of T that has a paper and ink existence my tenure as your beloved TV editor, FRIENDS MOVE OUT Childhood. A life without care here are some farewells that brought and full of fun, well at least on a in the world and that maybe… about ends and are just as, if not An empty at, a cluster of keys, the Saturday morning when Dick and just maybe… could be a job one slightly less, emotional than this here end of an era. So no-one told us life Dom were on my not even digital day. And if not, will be looked GET CONNECTED! goodbye from me. was gonna be this way, TV. Da Bungalow was a home from back upon as the best of times I Monica, Joey, Chandler, Phoebe, home, a cornucopia of madness and had at university. THE TENTH DOCTOR Ross, and Rachel were meant to stay laughter, a remedy for any ills and I shan’t say much more, other REGENERATES together forever. But they didn’t. In the pinnacle of weekend children’s than this - to anyone who has 2004, over a decade after the show’s TV. I never knew these things had read anything I have written in the Filmed in four di erent styles, each inception, Friends nished, going end dates, but when I tuned in to the past two years of my TV Editorial as painful to witness as each other, out in a two-part record-breaking nal episode and the last round of tenure, I thank you profusely. FACEBOOK - watching David Tennant’s Tenth blaze of glory and tears. I’ll be there Creamy Muck Muck, and the leaving And to Emily Rimmer and Doctor Who’s voice crack as he says for you they said… well when I’m song played, little gerbil-looking me Emma Jewkes, who have helped SEREN TV ‘I don’t want to go’ never gets easier. tucked up in bed crying because wept buckets. The hardest goodbyes cultivate the writer I am now, I And it never feels any less perfect. they’re the closest thing to friends aren’t always the most glamorous or thank you just as sincerely. To the The tears in the eyes, the wrought I ever had, I ruddy well hope they’ll artistic, they’re the ones where you editors and feature writers, it has grief upon the face, the preceding be there for me. Tearjerking, tting, let go of something that meant the been a cracking year and one I TWITTER - moments of last moments with loved closure - all of the key ingredients for world to you even if it was just two will treasure. Here’s to a cracking @SEREN_TV companions, and the haunting song a good send-o . middle-aged blokes inviting kids summer, and here’s to 2018/19, I’ll ushered on by the Ood, all make over to get creampied. see you at the cinema. 32 May Issue 2018 | Seren FILM My Top 5 Movies By JACK HOLLINSHEAD In nity War Review Captain America: The Winter Sol- dIer This has been a favourite of mine for a considerable amount of time. Every time I watch it, it just gets better and better. The story focuses on the right elements of Cap’s character. The sub- tle hint of writing down stu to catch up on is a genius and magni cent way to show he can deal with mod- ern day technology. He’s become the ‘ultimate ghter’ by enhancing his techniques, and he would naturally want to work with S.H.I.E.L.D to help keep the world safe. But then when Bucky is reintroduced to the frame as The Winter Soldier, you get a whole new dynamic. Along with Captain America, The Winter Soldier is one of my favourite characters. How he’s been manipulated and put back to- gether, becoming almost a blank canvas, has a very interesting appeal when watching the lm. You don’t see him as the bad guy. You feel sorry and sad for him, and that’s part of his this lm. They proved in Civil War what Guardians director & writer you just get immersed in the real- charm in a way, investing you in what By JACK HOLLINSHEAD they had a knack for bringing, what James Gunn, Kevin Feige and co did ity of the MCU. Having been to see his next move could be. ne of the most anticipated seemed like then, a large number of so eloquently, is plant the seed of this lm at the midnight release, Guardians Of The Galaxy & lms in cinematic history is heroes together for a wonderful lm. who he was. This then carried over and various times of the day in sub- Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2: O nally here. From the rst With In nity War, they did exactly the into In nity War, as his character arc sequent weeks, I still laugh at the I know I said ve lms, but I can Iron Man lm back in 2008, through same, but just bigger and better in spans across the entire lm, learn- same jokes and become shocked at never pick between the two. For a The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain every way; and trust me, Civil War is ing everything you need to know the same moments, and that’s when franchise that people thought would America, Avengers, Guardians of a great MCU lm, in my opinion. The about him, his past, his intentions I know I really enjoy a lm. Another be a stumbling block for Marvel, it the Galaxy, Ant-Man, Dr Strange, screenplay by Christopher Markus and his ‘children’; Ebony Maw (Tom interesting insight was that di erent has become the fan-favourite of eve- Spider-Man and rounding up with and Stephen McFeely is unbelieva- Vaughan-Lawlor), Proxima Midnight audiences I sat in enjoyed the same ryone. I love the colour, the balance Black Panther back in February; it has ble. As you transition through scenes (Carrie Coon), Corvus Glaive (Michael instants as each other, which again, of comedy, heart & family, the pas- been one hell of a rollercoaster, with and move about characters, every- James Shaw) and Cull Obsidian (Terry highlights how good the writing and sion from writer and director James heartstrings tugged, jaws dropped, thing makes sense, everything is ex- Notary), who are known as the Black deliver was. Gunn is evident, and of course, the funny bones tickled and memorable plained and you don’t lose sight of Order. The only grievances I have with the soundtrack that has opened up moments galore. But since day one, the plot, which could have happened Another thing I liked about this lm lm is that it could have been a touch younger generations to a new range Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel given the scale. Special mentions when you look at what has happened longer. Just a few more minutes to of classic tracks whilst investing old- Studios and chief mastermind be- should also go out Louis D’Esposito, in Phase 3; Thanos has bided his time tie together some scenes and to er viewers into the world of comic hind this behemoth, has been build- who has executively produced all the to absolute perfection. Happy coin- get a few more additional character books. They truly are outstanding. ing and building and building to this MCU’s lms along with Kevin Feige, cidence on Marvel’s part? I doubt it interactions. The second one is that Plus, only Marvel could make you fall - Avengers: In nity War. and to casting director Sarah Finn, very much. There is no doubt Thanos some of the CGI and e ects are not in love with a talking raccoon and a As a fan of the MCU (Marvel Cin- who has done an amazing job in get- knew about the whereabouts of not very well blended. Though minimal tree. ematic Universe), it is something I ting the perfect actor to portray their only all the stones, and how they in quantity, they felt lazy at times, Avengers: In nity War have looked forward to for years. respective character. Of course, we were being handled, but events oc- especially with how suits were laid It goes straight in, it just has to. It Back in 2014, we got a taste of Tha- couldn’t forget the cameo king and curring across the galaxy. He knew on top of a particular background. just excels on every level and de es nos in Guardians of the Galaxy, with Marvel godfather Stan Lee. Without the Tesseract would be on Asgard But overall, the e ects were out of the expectations set upon it. The his intentions being hinted at as the his source material and creations after he sent Loki to Earth in Aveng- this world. Thanos looked immacu- story, the characters, the music, the band of mis ts managed to keep the alongside the late, great Jack Kirby, ers, and it worked in his favour that late, along with the Black Order. design, the moments; I couldn’t get Power Stone from his pawn Ronan. we wouldn’t be where we are today; Hela returned, meaning Thor and the Heavily in uenced e ects characters enough. You’re taken on a journey of But then, in the mid-credit scene long may the cameos continue! ‘Revengers’ had to destroy his home such as Dr. Strange, Spider-Man and epic proportions, that keeps getting of Age of Ultron, the biggest step I’ve never known anything like planet. Again, Thanos had a hand in Thor looked superb. The colour pal- better the more times you watch it was taken as he plucked the In nity it. Unparalleled, it is magni cence the Power Stone’s dealing in the rst let used was mesmerising, comple- and never seems to get old, despite Gauntlet from a vault. Just that sign within its genre. There is a lot a pres- Guardians of the Galaxy, so decimat- menting the tone of the movie with only just being released in cinemas. of con rmation was so nervously ex- sure on this lm because of so many ing Xandar wouldn’t be an incon- the contrasts of light and dark. Captain America: Civil War citing. You knew then he would be established franchises colliding with venience, and he also gave Loki the I have seen a lot of critics say that Having read the Civil War comic coming, but how? When? Why? Only such magnitude. With such a vast and Sceptre which fell into the hands of the lm as a standalone doesn’t hold book, you couldn’t help but imagine time would tell. devoted fan base, it may or may not Hydra and then Tony and then Ultron any gravitas, and that is 100% true. what it would be like within the MCU. In his quest for the six In nity have been what they were expecting and then brought the Vision to life; You will have had to of seen every The timing of this lm was perfect Stones, Thanos (Josh Brolin) will stop or wanted; but from what I’ve read so he knew it was on Earth at least. single MCU lm for it all to add up, because we already had a great un- at nothing to claim them. The Guard- and heard about the lm, viewers are So Thanos was bound to know where but that is in no way the point of derstanding of the characters, and ians of the Galaxy are on hand in the blown away, and couldn’t quite be- the other three were, and his timing this lm. Avengers: In nity War is for it touched on an issue that is com- far reaches of space, but when he lieve what they’ve witnessed. It’s fair couldn’t have been better; Asgard the fans who have followed this epic pletely relevant after all the events comes after the two safely guarded to say I’m in that boat. blown to smithereens after defeating journey from any conjunction they of previous movies. The way it was on Earth, will our divided heroes be What impressed me most about Hela, the Avengers broken up with started from. So as a fan rst and adapted from the source material able to unite in time to stop the mad In nity War is how such an array of key members on the run, the Nova foremost, I only care about how this was clever, and shifted the landscape Titan completing the In nity Gaunt- various styles and dynamics within Core eet were probably still recov- impacts this franchise and the peo- of the franchise, as well as being a let? characters were able to fuse together ering after they tried to stop Ronin, ple surrounding it. Exchanging theo- very methodical lm as it unfolded. Jesus H. Christ! This lm is intense. so poetically, retaining their core el- the Ancient One also dead. To me, ries with friends and seeing reactions Spider-Man: Homecoming It’s just phenomenal. From start to ements that have been developed it was the perfect time to introduce across social media has been fun, I enjoyed Toby Maguire’s and An- nish, the pace is continuously re- over the past 10 years. With great the Titan, adding another layer to his and that’s one of the essentials of drew Gar eld’s incarnations of the lentless in its pursuit to shock and writing and story development help- character to compliment his brute these types of lms, and In nity War character, but Tom Holland takes it to engage you, ful lling its destiny. The ing the characters, nothing gives strength, ghting knowledge and certainly doesn’t lose sight of that. a whole new level. It’s what exactly twist and turns pull you in every di- them life more than the actors who seemingly vast intellect, making Tha- As far as concluding a lm series how I’d picture Peter Parker being rection, and after multiple, multiple play them. The collection of talent nos’ transition throughout the story goes, it was everything you wanted brave beyond his years, star-struck viewings, still have the same e ect as on show is remarkable, making the awless. and more. The MCU has almost felt by his fellow heroes and full of self- you sit there in awe. You cannot turn chemistry sizzle and I couldn’t im- The choreography of the ght like watching a boxset, and In nity belief, but is rightfully mentored by away for a moment, so make sure agine anyone else playing them as scenes is slick and methodical. The War was the season nale that cer- Tony Stark because of the potential you get your pre-cinema rituals over they’ve all done an incredible job. magnitude of the battle in Wakanda tainly lived up to expectations. I was he sees in him. The quirky, awkward and done with before you sit back Of course, Thanos being introduce is superbly well handled, making beyond thrilled with the outcome, teenage humour is relatable, and not and enjoy. is big for the story. Back in the rst you feel as you’re in the thick of it. and cannot wait to see the next only ties in a great story factor, but The Russo brothers, Anthony and Guardians of the Galaxy, we saw In nity War was shot entirely in IMAX Avengers lm in a years’ time. Easily, carries a good social commentary Joe, who have directed Captain him properly for the rst time, how- cameras, and if you get the chance one of the, if not thee, best one to when you delve deeper into the dia- America: The Winter Soldier and Civil ever short it may have been. But to see it in this format then take it; date. logue. War, deserve tremendous credit for Seren | May Issue 2018 33 FILM @seren lm Get in touch via our social media platform for any information, latest news or @SerenFilm [email protected] to become involved with Seren! Con ict In Cinema: Waltz With Bashir Stop; Trailer Time
By JACK HOLLINSHEAD Ant-Man and the Wasp: With the release of In nity War, Marvel fans will be looking forward to this. After the success of the rst one, I can’t wait to see the direction in which they take Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) as well as the introduction of The Wasp (Evangeline Lily) and their dynamic. And of course, what they feel out of place, like the young sol- nates well with every scene, allowing light is Beasts of No Nation (2015) By ARRON WILLIAMS decide to comically shrink and en- diers involved in the war, but also for a more emotional impact. Lastly, that follows a rather untold and unfo- n lm, con ict is one of the most large. to portray dream like sequences to one of the greatest scenes of the cused area of con ict, child soldiers. important elements, be it a su- Robin Hood: show internal struggle. lm, is simply when Ari is walking The lm looks at the use of child sol- Iperhero action movie or a family Taron Egerton stars as the ‘vigilante’ Waltz with Bashir is an animated down the street, in which there is a diers in African Con ict and follows a drama; there will be some degree of who steals from the rich and gives to documentary of sorts, in which the great disconnection with everything young boy called Agu (Abraham At- con ict. With the recent release of the poor in a live action, gritty realism plot focuses on Ari Folman, who around him, this feeling and expres- tah) as he gets brought into a rebel In nity War and the continuation of take on the character. With daring ac- interviews fellow veterans and the sion is commonplace among soldiers force lead by the Commandant (Idris the Star Wars lm franchise, con ict tion sequences, a great supporting men he served with in the war to and those involved in modern con- Elba). is centre stage and warfare a key ele- cast and witty remarks, it looks like gure out what happened as he has ict. The scene in the lm really ech- These are both lms I would recom- ment to the plot. However, this con- it could do well and avoid the typical no memory of it. The event he par- oes the emotional impact of con ict mend, one to get an idea of di erent ict is one that focuses on dramati- blockbuster bombshell. But do we ticularly has no memory about is the in reality. interpretations of con ict in lm, but zation and for valid reason, but very really need another Robin Hood lm? Sabra and Shatila massacre in which The lm is a personal favourite of also to see the potential of cinema in few lms try to capture the true real- I’ll guess we’ll have to wait and see. over 700 civilians were killed; this mine and one I would highly recom- the things it can portray along with ity of war. A Simple favour: event being one of the most horri c mend as a must watch, especially for the unique style choices they use to Waltz with Bashir (2008) is an ani- In this very cryptic teaser, it looks to in the war. its unique style and method of story- get their point across. Film is great mated Israeli lm directed by Ari Fol- be a smart, crisp mystery thriller star- The reason the lm is one I am rec- telling as you learn with Ari. I will ad- and can portray epic fantasy worlds man, who himself served as a young ring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. ommending is the way it portrays vise some discretion though as the and hyperspace, but also contrast soldier in the 1982 Lebanon war. Films like this tend to draw audienc- the event and Ari’s overall shock and lm does show some footage of the this with the ability to portray the Now, in regards to looking at a real- es, and this one looks no di erent if dread of experiencing it. The stark real massacre at the end and genu- gritty nature of reality and re ect on istic portrayal of con ict, you might the style of trailer is anything to go gritty reality of it being quite harrow- ine casualties so do be aware of that. events in our world. While sci- con- be wondering why I have chosen an by, especially with the bright colour ing but enjoyable to learn about, es- I could talk about this lm for hours icts and space battles hold more animated lm as my focus point. The pallet and sets giving it a very fast pecially as it is learnt about through but thought I would keep it short at a popularity, it is good to be exposed reason this lm is so good in what feel. the interviews with other soldiers recommendation. In regards to con- to that which tries to focus on reality it does is because it uses animation Teen Titans Go! To The Movies: whose characterization is great. The ict, another outstanding lm that and as a result, I recommend Waltz to its advantage to make everything From the TV series of the same soundtrack within the lm also reso- portrays con ict in a more realistic with Bashir. name, this incarnation of the DC Universe faction is primarily aimed at children. But from the looks of the trailer, seems to include humour and laughs that will only relate to older Foreign Film: Rashomon viewers, thus getting them inter- ested in the television show if they aren’t already. Teen Titans Go! To The Movies is in theatres 3rd August. Venom: After the initial teaser a few months back, we get a more in depth look at the story of Venom and most of all, the design of the symbiote. He looks frightening and devilish, seeming to hone a lot of the characters essence, with the visual e ects looking really good and star studded cast Tom Har- dy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed and Jenny Slate will undoubtedly bring the story to life.
By ARRON WILLIAMS woodcutter then tell the commoner out the truth but rather question- Although the lm has a unique ashomon (1950) is a Japanese that they were recently at a trial in ing if anyone is lying. The lm has method of storytelling and great lm directed by the legendary court over a Samurai’s (Masayuki an added a layer to the story as it is performances from the cast, another Rand acclaimed director Akira Mori) death and the sexual assault a retelling of the court trial, which reason it is worth a watch is for the Don’t forget that you can read Kurosawa. The lm is one which of the Samurai’s wife (Machiko Kyô). itself is a retelling of the murder by ght scenes. The ght scenes be- this issue and past copies of Seren has been highly praised for both its They then retell the court accounts four people, adding further levels of tween the bandit and samurai are online at our website, along with unique method of storytelling and to the commoner. This is where the dishonesty and misperception. outstanding and incredibly well cho- other uploaded articles from this criticism of the justice system. element of truth comes in and how The four accounts in court are from reographed. The ghts are realistic year and beyond across all sec- Rashomon is a lm about truth the majority of the story is told. The the bandit who killed the samurai and rather than an epic duel, the fa- tions of the paper: and perception, which it portrays reason this is unique is that the lm (Toshirô Mifune) who delivers a stun- tigue and desperation of the charac- www.seren.bangor.ac.uk through a very unique plot. The lm tells four accounts of the same event ning and incredibly energetic perfor- ters is obvious. opens with the Rashomon Gate dur- but all of them di er, the lm never mance that really makes him seem Overall the lm is a worth a watch, With this being our nal issue ing a storm, where three men are tak- concludes which of these accounts like a bandit. The other accounts are not only to experience Japanese cin- of 2017/18, our next issue will be ing shelter from the rain. The men are are true or even if a singular instance then from the wife of the samurai, ema but also a unique method sto- the Freshers Issue for the 2018/19 a priest (Minoru Chiaki), a woodcut- is true as every character has their the dead samurai through a median rytelling and to gain awareness with academic year. ter (Takashi Shimura) and common- own motives and truth of what hap- and nally the woodcutter himself the issues of court and how truth er (Kichijirô Ueda). The priest and pened. The lm is not about nding who saw the event. works. 34 May Issue 2018 | Seren FILM Soundtracks & Scores; Essentials Of Cinema
By JACK HOLLINSHEAD musical soundtracks that could be of their favourite pieces of cinema thundered beautifully at every point, cause of the modern twist that keeps fundamental of any lm is the originally produced, or various tracks music, cementing his legacy as the while the Pirates of the Caribbean it up-to-date and engages a wider sound. Not only the sound from generations of artist’s that t to- greatest. theme explains itself. audience with ease. A that is generated from the lm gether in tandem; there’s something Vangelis – Blade Runner Justin Hurwitz – La La Land Guardians of the Galaxy in terms of actors conversing and for everyone. This sci- , pop-culture classic is Everything about this movie, for I couldn’t not mention these natural sounds of the scene, but the Below are a few of my favourite known for so many iconic reasons, me, is perfect. I am a big fan of this soundtracks now could I? They have accompanying music. It is vital to the composers and scores they’ve pro- but the rst thing I think of when lm, and the soundtrack is one of revitalised 60s, 70s and 80s music tone and immersion, heightening duced, as well as a few soundtracks someone mentions this lm is the the many reasons why. I love the jazz for younger viewers and listeners the drama and livening the action. I enjoy from time to time. score by Vangelis. He captured the compositions because you can pic- through a very much relevant me- Music is one of the most powerful John Williams – Star Wars tone of the lm excellently, with a ture every scene and dance step as dium. The most impressive thing and in uential things on the planet, For me, the most in uential com- unique take and blend on electronic you listen note by note. I came away for me is that every song is irre- and when combined with lm, it can poser in cinema history. He has cre- synthetisation and orchestra. They humming the main theme City of placeable, and while there are other be staggering. ated so many iconic sounds that t wonderfully with the gliding long Stars all the way out of the cinema massive decade hits out there that When you think about memorable resonate with you throughout your shots of Deckard’s (Harrison Ford) to the nearest store to buy the album James Gunn will have stored away, movie moments, it is usually a witty life, and none more than Star Wars. ship entering Los Angeles, and the and then for the foreseeable future. I couldn’t imagine them in the lms or impactful piece of dialogue, or The score for Revenge of the Sith is undeniable tension between himself It just resonated with me and that we’ve already witnessed. Thankfully, a cool action sequence that looks some of my favourite music to lis- and Rachel (Sean Young), balancing is the most crucial aspect of music, there’s another Guardians in the almost impossible to accomplish. ten to. Then, when you experience the love and action contrasts to per- which this does superbly. pipeline, and the soundtrack will be That’s totally ne, because I do the the 501st storming the Jedi Temple fection. The Greatest Showman more anticipated than the movie, for same thing. But another thing I’ve and then the culminating, epic duel Hans Zimmer – The Dark Knight Easily the most likeable and enjoy- the most part. become fond of when watching a between Anakin and Obi-Wan, re- Trilogy, Blade Runner 2049 & Pi- able lm of 2017 and early 2018, The Of course, you have an entire cata- lm or leaving a cinema is how good ally emphasising the drama and the rates of the Caribbean Greatest Showman took the world logue of Disney musicals, Grease, the music of the lm was. Putting the struggle that these brothers are fac- Another composer on the Mount by storm, and nothing drove that Mamma Mia giving you the best hits right piece of music to the right part ing. Also, you cannot not mention Rushmore of lm scorers, Hans Zim- success more than this unbelievable of ABBA, and I’m a big fan of music of the lm is something that’s very Duel of Fates from Phantom Menace. mer’s scores add another layer to the soundtrack. Spending an unprec- from lms like Drive, Baby Driver, Top tricky to do. As the doors open to reveal Darth lms they conduct. Rise from Chris- edented 11 weeks on top of the UK Gun, scores from Lord of the Rings, What scores also do is have a last- Maul and then onto the ght scene, topher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy album charts and winning a Golden the Marvel Cinematic Universe and ing, nostalgic feel. They stand the test is most de nitely the best part of that echoes over the closing scenes in the Globe along the way, producers Danny Elfman’s 1989 Batman theme of time because they are unique to lm and one of the most memorable last two instalments, and it just gives Benj Pasek and Justin Paul made the holds a special place, but there are that lm and will always remind you moments of the saga. But as well as you a sense of motivation for justice, musical movie genre entertaining. some that just give you those goose- of it. Soundtracks tend to be cooler, Star Wars, Williams has produced the complementing the real world feel I love the La La Land soundtrack to bumps every time they ring through because the angle they provide may- Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Harry those movies possess. Whilst hon- pieces as mentioned above, but a lot your headphones or blast out your be more humorous or comical, as Potter, Jaws, Superman and so many ouring the essence of Vangelis, he of people I spoke to weren’t overly speakers; another moment of movie well as knowing them from another others, which if you asked members in uenced his own philosophy on fond of the soundtrack, and can’t get magic. walk of life, but then you also have of the public, would say is some the Blade Runner 2049 score which enough of this; and I believe it’s be- Upcoming Movies To Watch Over The Summer
Deadpool 2 (15th May) Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Incredibles 2 (13th July) Mission Impossible: Fallout (26th Ant-Man And The Wasp (3rd Au- Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is (6th June) The Pixar family are back as su- July) gust) back in the highly awaited R-rated When volcano erupts on the dino- perheroes are looking to be rein- Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) must pick Under house arrest after the events sequel. But the merc with a mouth saur island of Isla Nublar, it’s up to troduced into society, with Elastigirl up the pieces of a failed IMF mission of Civil War, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) faces a greater threat this time Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) (Holly Hunter) as the prime returning and avoid danger at every turn in has to balance his home life, while around; Cable (Josh Brolin) and Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) to res- candidate while Mr. Incredible (Craig order to complete the brie ng and being Ant-Man along with Hope Solo: A Star Wars Story (25th cue Blue and the remaining dino- T. Nelson) taking care of the kids. prevent global catastrophe. (Evangeline Lily) as The Wasp and her May) saurs. Skyscraper (13th July) Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again father Hank Pym (Michael Douglas). In a Star Wars spin-o , we get to see Ocean’s 8 (22nd June) Former FBI leader Will Sawyer (27th July) Christopher Robin (17th August) how a young Han Solo (Alden Ehren- Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) is (Dwayne Johnson) is head of secu- A decade on from the fan-favourite A grown up Christopher Robin reich) becomes the lovable rogue we looking to pull o one of the biggest rity for the tallest skyscraper in Hong musical, we will now see a young (Ewan McGregor) has seemed to lost know with the ship that made the heist at the annual Met Gala. But she Kong. When the building comes un- Donna (Lily James) and how she met all his imagination in the new world, Kessel Run in less than twelve par- will need a skilful team in order to der attack, Sawyer becomes framed, Sam (Jeremy Irvine), Bill (Josh Dylan) leading to an old friend returning secs. help her succeed. but with his family trapped inside, he and Harry (Hugh Skinner) back in the from the Hundred Acre Wood to help will stop at nothing to rescue them. day. him. WHY NOT JOIN
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“The country was in peril; he was jeopardizing his traditional rights of freedom and independence by daring to exercise them.”
ith the voice of Yossarian only wonderful character that Heller terror and anarchy which t very promised by reliable sources that The book itself is wrapped in guiding readers through created with such detail that you well with the title of the book itself. if I hold on through these rst few humour but it is also dusted with WCatch 22, you know as a luckily get to meet whilst reading There is no sanity in this book which hundred pages I’d hit a literature tragic circumstances throughout. reader you’re in for a wild ride. He is this book. perfectly re ects the lack of sanity in goldmine and I hate to admit that The more people close to Yossarian the voice that guides you through The book itself is very anti-war, war itself. they were right. The pace picks up disappear, the more erratic his all chaos and he isn’t shy with any perhaps the most anti-war book I’ve I will admit however, as much as I as does the violence. You end up behaviour becomes. I highly of his opinions or his own version of ever personally encountered. The did enjoy the book. The beginning cheering for Yossarian and racing to recommend you see where this morals. Yossarian is the protagonist scenes of war and ghting featured was very slow to get in to. I’m a the end trying to keep the pace with behaviour takes you on your own in the story however he is not the in the book sow scenes of absolute very impatient reader but I was Yossarian’s own race. reading journey. Happy Birthday, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle!
Before beginning his career as an by BETH SMITH author he served as ships physician and then went into practice with n May 22 1859 Arthur Conan a classmate from medical school. Doyle was born to an a uent, When he opened up his own practice, “It may be that you are Ostrict Irish-Catholic family it was slow to attract patients. Conan in Edinburgh, Scotland. Although Doyle began writing short stories to not yourself luminous, Doyle’s family was well-respected ll his time. in the art world, his father was a When Sherlock Holmes made his but that you are a life-long alcoholic who had few debut in ‘A Study in Scarlet’, Conan accomplishments to speak of. Doyle’s Doyle nally received attention for conductor of light. mother was well-educated and his work. The Sherlock Holmes stories loved to read. She enjoyed telling became so popular that they began her young son outlandish stories. to take away from what Conan Doyle Some people without Her enthusiasm and animation while considered more important work, spinning wild tales sparked the his medical practice. He decided to possessing genius have child’s imagination. Doyle recalled kill o the character, only to bring in his biography that “In my early Holmes back by popular demand. a remarkable power of childhood, as far as I can remember Sherlock Holmes was ultimately anything at all, the vivid stories she featured in 56 short stories and four stimulating it.” would tell me stand out so clearly novels. that they obscure the real facts of my life.” May Issue 2018 | Seren 37 BOOKS Read up on the 2018 Books by women essential Literature festivals authors Hay Festival Wales Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival When? 24 May – 3 June When? 19-22 July 2018 priced Where? Hay-on-Wye, Wales Where? Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate What? The jewel in the UK’s literary festivals’ crown, Hay has been the go-to What? With a line-up of the best international and UK crime ction writers, festival for book-lovers for 30 years now. Cooked up by Peter Florence and this festival is now in its 15th year of being the best in its genre. Go along for friends three decahdes ago, way since then with speakers to date including Bill a chance to meet your crime-writing heroes; there’s a really relaxed attitude 45% Clinton, Stephen Fry, Ian Rankin and Jacqueline Wilson to name a few. Throw where everyone drinks together. in some of the best views and walking countryside in Britain and you’ve got a How? harrogate-festival.org.uk country-lover’s weekend made in heaven. There’s plenty on o er for kids, too. lower How? hayfestival.com
by BETH SMITH
study of more than 2 millon books has revealed that titles Aby female authors are on average sold at just over half the price of those written by men. The research, by sociologist Dana Beth Weinberg and mathematician Adam Kapelner of Queens College- CUNY, looked titles published in North America between 2002 and 2012. They analysed the gender of each author by matching names to lists of male and female names, and cross-referenced with information about price, genre and publication. Curious Arts Festival Books by women released by mainstream publishers were found When? 20-22 July to be priced on average 45% lower Latitude Where? Pylewell Park, Hampshire than books by men. In a paper What? This stylish and beautiful arts and music festival is held in the grounds published in the journal PLOS One, When? 12-15 July 2018 the academics point out that there of privately owned Pylewell Park in the New Forest. There’s always a stellar are more female authors writing in Where? Henham Park, Su olk line-up of authors attending, so we can’t wait to see who’s on the roster for genres such as romance, which are What? Known for its big-name music headliners, there’s just as much on this family-friendly event for 2018. As the organisers say: ‘expect fabulous generally priced lower than male- o er for lit-lovers with notable authors and poets at the ‘Speakeasy’ with novelists, exceptional historians, poet laureates, dogs on leads, gin and tonics.’ dominated genres such as science. lively debates and discussions alongside author talks and workshops. With Fabulous. But even after accounting for these The Killers, Alt-J and Solange headlining, you’ll be spoilt for music too. How? curiousartsfestival.com di erences, they found that prices How? latitudefestival for authors with identi ably female names were 9% lower than for male authors. Weinberg said the study was inspired by the VIDA counts of book reviews, which have shown the skew towards reviews of books by male authors, written by male reviewers. “Our study looked at all three types of discrimination – the gender segregation by book genre, the di erent value placed on these genres, and then nally the di erence within the genres,” she said. “VIDA has been very good about calling attention to the rst issue, namely the lack of representation of female authors in certain genres, and others have emphasised how books written predominantly by women and for women such as romance and women’s ction do not receive the recognition they deserve.” London Literary Festival Cliveden Literary Festival When? October 2018 When? 29-30 September 2018 Where? South Bank Centre Where? Cliveden House, Buckinghamshire What? There’s always a heavy-weight line-up of the biggest authors and What? You already know Cliveden as the English country estate steeped speakers at the capital’s most talked-about literary festival of the year. Last in politics, aristocracy, espionage, sex and scandal. So what better home If you have any year saw the likes of Hilary Clinton, Philip Pullman and Tom Hanks take to the for a celebration of story-telling than this English gem, which has hosted a books related stage for individually-ticketed events, so stay tuned for this year’s news and literary salon since 1666, inspiring writers from Alexander Pope to Sir Winston content (a review, buy tickets sooner rather than later. Churchill. Shout out to P Dizzle’s home county. How? clivedenliteraryfestival.org academic literature, How? southbankcentre.co.uk a book launch, etc.) that you would like featured on this page please email: books@seren. bangor.ac.uk 38 Seren | May Issue 2018 LIFESTYLE Why We Should All Be Using Charcoal
ver since charcoal became a cult your skin, hair or teeth. It can also whiten your teeth, which I make a di erence. Nobody wants dehydrated and dull beauty staple there has been a So, what are the bene ts and what know sounds crazy considering you Another use of charcoal is its ability skin but by using charcoal it rids the Esurge in products that contain can it do for me? Well, I’m glad you want a whiter smile but are instead to get rid of grease in your hair. If body of toxins and has been used for the detoxing powder. Although it asked! It can give you glowing skin by putting something dirtier on top. you want silky, smooth and shiny centuries. It helps reboot your system reminds you of what you were told unclogging your pores that are lled But it works by sticking to the dirt on hair then it’s just what you need. when you’re feeling a bit rough and you’d get at Christmas if you were with oil or dirt. Using a charcoal facial your teeth and pulling it away leaving It cleanses deep into the scalp makes sure you’re ready to take on bad or something you’d put on a re mask like The Body Shop Himalayan pearly whites underneath. You’ll and penetrates any dirt that lurks the world. - it isn’t what we think. It acts like a Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask, £17 still need to use regular toothpaste beneath. magnet that draws away the dirt and will get you beautiful clean skin in no but using a charcoal infused one a And if you didn’t think charcoal absorbs any oil or horrible things in time. couple times a week will begin to did enough, it also detoxi es you. Editors Picks: The Ultimate Guide to May Dry Skin Solutions Favourites
Anastasia Beverly Hills: Soft Superdrug’s Coconut Oil Glam with Argan Oil I’ve already reviewed this product It’s my favourite deep cleansing for this month, but it is currently my moisturiser and doubles up as a favourite. I love the colours, textures, hair mask. It’s great at getting rid of and I think it was de nitely worth stubborn makeup stains and leaves here is nothing worse than having dry skin, especially after a particularly cold winter (and spring by the looks of splurging on this month. It’s going to my skin feeling soft and silky. I don’t things). It’s important to know what is good for your skin and what isn’t helping to ensure you have the glow you be my go to for when I travel around think my skin routine would be the Twant. as I know there’s a combination for same without this product anymore. The rst step is understanding Hyaluronic Acid Glycerine every occasion. whether your skin is just dry or ------maybe its combination, here are It occurs naturally in the skin but A number one agent that holds L’Oréal Smooth Sugars Glow L’Oréal Pure Clay Detox some ways to di erentiate: if you’re su ering from dryness or moisture in, ideal for getting soft and Scrub Mask dehydration then your body may supple skin. Try a face wash that has Another L’Oréal product is on my I stocked up on this product a couple - Your skin often feels tight. not be producing enough of it. this in to achieve moisturised and list this month. It’s still a very recent of months ago when it was on o er. Hyaluronic acid is great at keeping glowing skin. product on the market and I can Infused with charcoal its great at - Its dry and maybe akey to the moisture in and works as a sponge de nitely say that I am a fan. It getting rid of the impurities in my touch. to absorb and hold it all in. It’s great Moisturiser smells wonderful and has a great skin and leaving me fresh. It comes in for a rst step in any routine but even ---- consistency that isn’t too harsh on a lovely glass jar that feels expensive - Your skin lacks colour and vibrance. more so if you have dry skin. Perhaps the obvious choice for dry the skin like some scrubs are. The and it lasts for a good couple of skin. Getting the right moisturiser sugars are ne and with a little oil months which is ideal if you’re a face - You have a dull complexion. Try: is important to achieve the skin you mixed in it leaves a lovely fragrance. mask junkie like me. Superdrug, Makeup Revolution want. Ideally something light weight I’ve only bought it the once but its - Fine lines seem to appear frequently. Hyaluronic Fixing Spray £6 that will soak into your skin overnight already run out and I’ll be purchasing and make applying makeup a lot again soon, in a hurry! easier. May Issue 2018 | Seren 39 LIFESTYLE REVIEW: Anastasia Humanities Beverly Hills Soft Glam Notebook Palette The Fire Alarm
s a treat for the end of essays, see a palette that was versatile and you’re trying to create and allow for my dissertation and getting had colours that could be combined so many colour varieties. Overall, I Aan internship I decided to with one another. Pinks, browns and give this palette a good 9/10! splash out on the new Soft Glam golds are my go to and this palette is palette. A long-awaited piece to my inundated with them. As I expected, ever-growing collection, I nally the pigmentation was fantastic and took the plunge and bought it and although a lot of fall out, I learned Overall I was certainly not disappointed. I quickly that you only need a light have loved my Modern Renaissance dab to go a long way. I also love score: palette and always nd myself going the range in mattes, shimmers and back to it and despite not loving pressed glitter. They really add a 9/10 Statistics now show that over 83% Prism or Subculture I was glad to di erent dimension to the look by RORY FORMSTONE ROBERTS of people would grab some form of object. Gregoire, C. (2013), a lead he room is ablaze, and the red psychologist, investigated ‘The light begins to boom through Psychology of Materialism, and why it Tthe room whilst loud screeches makes you Unhappy’. She states that echo into the distance. It is the re the world has more money, resulting alarm! You get yourself up and begin in more problems. People now eat Lets Talk: Skin to head towards the door. What if twice the amount as people 55 years time froze for a second, and you were ago and now have two to four times able to grab anything. What would the number of things. This does not it be? Money, a phone, a camera, make people happier, it makes them photos, or your family? lose interest in social transactions. Cancer Awareness I conducted a case study on what The study, by Gregoire, C. (2013), people would grab. 16% of my states that there are more chances to question panel answered with ‘amount credit card debt’, which the pets. Another 16% answered with a average person does not know how practical item e.g. wallet, passport, to handle, so they nd themselves Month or glasses. 21% said that they would buying more and more things. Filling ay is home to Skin Cancer There are 3 types of skin cancer: Sunscreen is a vital component save photos whilst another 21% said the void instead of being social. Awareness Month and helps malignant melanoma, squamous cell to keeping safe in the sun, but it that they would grab a sentimental Plant yourself in that moment spread the word on how im- carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. is important that you choose the item. The highest percentage of my of the re. Picture the love, life, M question panel, with 25%, said that portant it is to educate ourselves on The main danger is the UV exposure right one. Ideally you are after a 4 and enjoyment that you have the dangers. Skin cancer is progres- we get from the sun and it is or 5-star UVB rating to ensure you they would save their family. These experienced. Has it been through an sively becoming a growing issue in important to take all precautions to get maximum protection alongside results surprised me as I would object or has it been from a loving the UK and this needs to change. It ensure you keep you and your skin using an adequate SPF level. without question grab my family and passionate person that you is the most common form of cancer healthy. immediately. Some of the people would save. Life can mean a lot of in the UK with rates still multiplying. I asked, after thinking about their things, but to me, it means; Love Is Sadly, the disease kills over 2,500 Timing is key and ensures that you answer for a moment, changed Forever Existing. people each year in the UK which Here are some ways to stay safe: aren’t absorbing the heat during their response to their family. It is works out to be 7 people every day. the hottest part of the day. As well interesting to see the materialism So, next time someone asks you Terrifying. Whilst development is Clothing is the rst line of defence as ensuring that your sunscreen that overwhelms people without what you would grab, stop, think, made to understand the causes and alongside the correct sunscreen. remains e ective so remember to them noticing it. and feel. Love the life that is given to ways to prevent skin cancer, there Hats, t-shirts and sunglasses are top up every two hours. What makes people grab certain you and live the love that thrills you. is still lots to be done to ensure the barriers to prevent the sun from things? What puts that object or numbers go down. causing too much harm. being ahead of everything else? 40 May Issue 2018 | Seren FASHION
he ‘Split’.is Year’s Trends for the Summer Ball A lot of dresses that are on the high street seem to be favouring the maxi, oor length dresses, with a split going up one thigh. This paired with a low back, seems to be the look that a lot of Tretail chains are supplying this year. This is a irty, sexy look for an evening event. The dresses also seem to look quite elegant and sophisticated. These features will all be a great combination for a dress for the Summer Ball this year.
Kirsty -Ann Slink Cut out Thigh split- New Look side Split White Midi PETITE Split Cut out Midi dress Lucie Champagne silky plunge ex- Missguided Maroon side split one maxi dress. Dress. Topshop - £35 treme split maxi dress. shoulder bodycon dress perfect de- Boohoo - £15 (Also Available in Red ASOS - £17 Pretty Little Thing - £28 sign. and Black) PigmentLondon.com - £65 ace: A lot of dresses that are on the high street seem to be favouring the maxi, oor length dresses, with a split going up one thigh. This paired with a low back, seems to be the look that a lot of Lretail chains are supplying this year. This is a irty, sexy look for an evening event. The dresses also seem to look quite elegant and sophisticated. These features will all be a great combination for a dress for the Summer Ball this year.
Sophia Lace Top Layer Skirt Skater Floral Lace half sleeve A line dress Emerald green lace panel tiered Navy and Cream Lace Skater Dress Stretch Lace Dress dress Florydays - £44.27 bodycon dress. Quiz Clothing - £49.99 Next - £55 Boohoo - £16.50 Pretty Little Thing - £40 uits: Unfortunatley for men, in formal occasions, there arent many di erent choices when choosing what to wear. However, it doesn’t mean that you have to stick to the same pattern and design as Severyone else.
Slim Fit Tweed Blazer Midnight Navy Skinny Fit Waist coat Men’s Suits ASOS Slim Waistcoat In ASOS Skinny tuxedo suit jacket in ASOS Wedding super skinny blazer Boohoo - £27 Burtons - £10 Moons Wool - Asos - £104 dusky pink. ASOS - £70 with pink oral print. ASOS - £63.50 40 May Issue 2018 | Seren Seren | May Issue 2018 41 FASHION FASHION
he ‘Split’.is Year’s Trends for the Summer Ball Welcoming Prince Louis Primark Supports A lot of dresses that are on the high street seem to be favouring the maxi, oor length dresses, with a split going up one thigh. This paired with a low back, seems to be the look that a lot of Tretail chains are supplying this year. This is a irty, sexy look for an evening event. The dresses also seem to look quite elegant and sophisticated. These features will all be a great combination for a dress for the Summer Ball this year. to the world RacistPrimark store in South LondonCustomer? and not only agreed to serve the has come under re for ‘re- woman instead of diplomatically ask- Awarding a racist customer’. The ing her to leave, but brought the cus- mother of a fellow customer of Pri- tomer to the front of the queue and mark took to Facebook to tell the tale serve her next. Many view this act of what her daughter had witnessed to be a reward rather than a punish- that day. Donna Guthrie, said her ment for the customer. The manager daughter was waiting in the queue allegedly asked the customer why in order to pay for her items when she had phrased it the way she had, she heard another customer make a without taking any further action racist complaint. The customer was against the customer. Naturally many believed to have called for a man- of the customers and the public were ager in the shop because she said shocked at hearing such comments, she ‘didn’t want to be served by black let alone being allowed to say them people.’ Furthermore, the customer with no kind of reprimand in sight. was heard making the remark that Primark, however, have since denied ‘they are dirty’. acting with any knowledge of the Customers of the branch were said racist remarks claiming to take the to be in shock as a manager, that was report very seriously. white, was sent over to the customer Meghan Markle Dress Kirsty -Ann Slink Cut out Thigh split- New Look side Split White Midi PETITE Split Cut out Midi dress Lucie Champagne silky plunge ex- Missguided Maroon side split one ith the Royal Wedding only chael Russo. The dress is said to cost maxi dress. Dress. Topshop - £35 treme split maxi dress. shoulder bodycon dress perfect de- just over a week away, there around £100,000. The designers also Boohoo - £15 (Also Available in Red ASOS - £17 Pretty Little Thing - £28 sign. Whas been much specula- designed Markle’s dress for the en- and Black) PigmentLondon.com - £65 tion over one of the best kept se- gagement photographs, so it makes ace: crets since Kate Middleton’s wed- sense for her to use the same design- ding dress in 2011. Meghan Markle’s ers for her big day. A lot of dresses that are on the high street seem to be favouring the maxi, oor length dresses, with a split going up one thigh. This paired with a low back, seems to be the look that a lot of here have been many compari- she is ready to face the word with the Whilst Prince Louis laid peaceful retail chains are supplying this year. This is a irty, sexy look for an evening event. The dresses also seem to look quite elegant and sophisticated. These features will all be a great combination wedding dress. Markle, who is well L sons that women have been latest Royal bundle of joy. Most of and oblivious to the world awaiting known to many as the actress who for a dress for the Summer Ball this year. Tmaking between themselves us do not have to face a lot of cam- their rst glimpse, his mother had to played the role of Rachel in the much and the Duchess of Cambridge as of eras and news reporters, all trying to face everybody and had to look her acclaimed TV series Suits, is set to late. Those comparisons are of how get a glimpse of us holding the new usual, radiant self whilst she did. Had marry the 5th in line to the throne di erent they look when they are baby that we have given birth to only Catherine not have been royal, I’m Prince Henry of Wales, (better known emerging from the hospital with a hours before. The Duchess however, sure she would have exited the hos- by his nickname Prince Harry). It has newborn in Comparison to how Her never has nor will she have a choice pital the same way the rest of us do. now been revealed that the design- Royal Highness the Duchess of Cam- about all of the attention she gets No makeup, hair up, and usually still ers of the dress will be Markle’s fa- bridge looked. just after she has given birth. The wearing a pair of pyjamas that we are vourite designers ,Ralph and Russo. Do not fret ladies, Catherine Mid- baby of course is a new royal and we most comfortable in. The company was founded by mar- dleton has a personal stylist to do as a nation love to celebrate the new ried couple Tamara Ralph and Mi- her hair and make up for her before arrival of the monarchy. Best and Worst Dressed of the Times 100 Gala
Sophia Lace Top Layer Skirt Skater Floral Lace half sleeve A line dress Emerald green lace panel tiered Navy and Cream Lace Skater Dress Stretch Lace Dress dress Florydays - £44.27 bodycon dress. Quiz Clothing - £49.99 Next - £55 Boohoo - £16.50 Pretty Little Thing - £40 uits: Unfortunatley for men, in formal occasions, there arent many di erent choices when choosing what to wear. However, it doesn’t mean that you have to stick to the same pattern and design as Severyone else.
Slim Fit Tweed Blazer Midnight Navy Skinny Fit Waist coat Men’s Suits ASOS Slim Waistcoat In ASOS Skinny tuxedo suit jacket in ASOS Wedding super skinny blazer Boohoo - £27 Burtons - £10 Moons Wool - Asos - £104 dusky pink. ASOS - £70 with pink oral print. ASOS - £63.50 42 Seren | May Issue 2018 FOOD & DRINK Fresh cuts for SUMMER SLUSHIES Freshers know we’ve already had our week of summer in Bangor, Not a day Campus Life caters for a wide I but if you crank the volume range of activities, but if your in your student halls and blast fridge is ever running low a bit of Kiss FM who’s to say it’s these are a few key dates you raining outside? Kick back and over 19 should keep in mind. Run by relax as here’s a few recipes to the Campus Life Mentors, get you in that summer chill these events aim to make mode: integrating into a new environment more fun and Well we’ve all seen this new more relaxing too. Making hype which Glasgow’s October new friends and learning new bar have delighted upon the recipes could never be easier! world, yes that’s right! I’m talk- Be sure to check them out ing about the porn star slushy around University and ask any cocktail! Their frozen beverage is questions, John loves ques- made up of vanilla Absolut vod- tions. Remember to book in ka, a shot of passion fruit liqueur wo Australian teens went to a advance if necessary but you called Passoa, pineapple juice, McDonald’s where they bought can nd all details and more vanilla syrup and passion fruit Tthree Quarter Pounders. events on a Campus Life puree, sounds like an absolute They ate two and saved the last for poster or online at: bangor. dream right?! a friend, who never showed up. But ac.uk/campus-life/index.php. being pals, they held on to it for him. en In Second place of my sum- That was twenty years ago, and they mertime sadness slayer is the still have the burger. FFRIDD Lime Margarita, all you’ll need is Said one of the teens: “It looks the same as the day we bought it.” WEDNESDAY 2ND MAY WEDNESDAY Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and WARMER 1.30PM sour mix. The simplicity of this WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY WEDNESDAY deliciouso drink is the best part. WARMER 1.30PM The sour mix is DIY as well, you Mile Pie Club WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY WEDNESDAY WARMER 1.30PM can get creative with only sugar, THURSDAY 24TH MAY FREE LEMONADE water with either lemon or lime 12-12.30PM juice! Personal preference would ST MARY’S be to add a dollop of whipped cream on top and a cherry while WEDNESDAY 2ND MAY WEDNESDAY sitting on my white plastic chair WARMER 1.30PM in the backgarden pretending to WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY WEDNESDAY have no work to do posting “sum- WARMER 1.30PM WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY WEDNESDAY mer vibes” on snapchat. WARMER 1.30PM THURSDAY 24TH MAY FREE LEMONADE In the words of Rupert Holmes: 12-12.30PM Do you like Pina Coladas?! Well I ho doesn’t love airline BARLOWS do, less so getting caught in the food?! A German grocery rain; so here’s a recipe.. Ingredi- store has introduced a deliv- TUESDAY 15TH MAY QUIZ AND CAKE ents are Rum, pineapple juice, W ery service called Air Food One. 8PM coconut cream and lime juice, WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY TAKE A BREAK: Customers receive “meals that HAVE A CHEESECAKE! 7PM chuck it all in the jazziest glass match the business class menu TUESDAY 22ND MAY NACHOS AND NAT- you own and top with mini um- currently available on planes,” The TER 7PM brellas, pineapple slice and a spread, said a company spokesman, WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY CAMPUS CLEAN cherry on top! Personally, I would UP AND CAKE 1PM is a lot like one you might cook your- add a sparkler but it’s not a ne- self, “depending on how well you BARLOWS KITCHEN cessity. More of a re hazard re- cook.” ally, but I’m not your mother or FRIDAY 4TH MAY LEARN TO COOK: here to tell you what to do. Each WOOKIE COOKIES 7PM to their own I suppose. Regard- BAR UNO less of health and safety, this lit- Noodles tle number is a bargain booze for WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY CHIP BUTTY TEA the bank holidays and an abso- 7PM Anonymous SUNDAY 13TH MAY SUNDAY ROAST 8PM lute killer at parties. (BOOKING [email protected]) Last but by no means least: BRAINT COMMON ROOM Chi-Chi! This creamy concoction TUESDAY 15TH MAY QUIZ AND CAKE is an absolute treat for all occa- 8PM sions. All you will need is vodka, WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY TAKE A BREAK: blue curacao, cream of coconut, HAVE A CHEESECAKE! 7PM pineapple, and ice cream! That’s TUESDAY 22ND MAY NACHOS AND NAT- TER 7PM right, i scream, you scream, we FRIDAY 25TH MAY ICE CREAM PARTY all scream for ice cream! Pretty 7PM much the same method as pina WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY CAMPUS CLEAN colads with a di erent twang. Sit UP AND CAKE 1PM back relax in the summer rain in- side your living room. f you can’t win over customers with quality cuisine it’s time for Plan B. Unfortunately, Bangor’s sun- I That’s the route taken by one Chi- shine has already blessed us and nese restaurant owner. considering we all live in the UK, He was arrested and charged with I wouldn’t hope for much more. lacing his noodles with opiates in or- Alas, thankfully once you close der to get customers addicted to his your eyes and take a sip of one of food. these, you will be transported to Personally, that’s enterpreneur skills club tropicana. at it’s nest. 42 Seren | May Issue 2018 May Issue 2018 | Seren 43 FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK Fresh cuts for Freshers SUMMER SLUSHIES Revision Snaaaaaaaacks know we’ve already had our week of summer in Bangor, Not a day Feed your mind and soul, but mostly your revision ash cards. As fun as it is to just simply grab a bella bella walking Campus Life caters for a wide I but if you crank the volume range of activities, but if your in your student halls and blast home from an all nighter at the library or attempting to smuggle in last night’s dominoes despite the numerous ‘no fridge is ever running low a bit of Kiss FM who’s to say it’s food or drink’ signs, it is not helping you. These are the best foods to be eating over exams season. these are a few key dates you raining outside? Kick back and over 19 should keep in mind. Run by relax as here’s a few recipes to the Campus Life Mentors, get you in that summer chill OILY FISH and memory. blueberries, are thought to con- reducing stress levels making and can prevent memory loss. these events aim to make mode: tain more antioxidants, but you’ll them a wise choice of brain food The reason? The presence of integrating into a new PEANUT BUTTER feel the bene ts of eating any for revision. Lean meats also con- polyphenols in cocoa increases environment more fun and Well we’ve all seen this new fruit, whether it’s a banana, an tain Selenium which is great for blood ow to the brain. more relaxing too. Making hype which Glasgow’s October orange or even a slice of melon. boosting the immune system. new friends and learning new bar have delighted upon the Finally from all of us here in recipes could never be easier! world, yes that’s right! I’m talk- NUTS AND SEEDS CHOCOLATE Seren, we wish you good luck Be sure to check them out ing about the porn star slushy for all upcoming exams and around University and ask any cocktail! Their frozen beverage is endeavors. questions, John loves ques- made up of vanilla Absolut vod- tions. Remember to book in ka, a shot of passion fruit liqueur wo Australian teens went to a YOU CAN DO IT! advance if necessary but you called Passoa, pineapple juice, McDonald’s where they bought Salmon, sardines and mackerel can nd all details and more vanilla syrup and passion fruit Tthree Quarter Pounders. are among the healthiest types events on a Campus Life puree, sounds like an absolute They ate two and saved the last for of sh, as they contain lots of Go on, eat it out of the jar with a poster or online at: bangor. dream right?! a friend, who never showed up. But protein and omega 3, which is es- spoon. We won’t judge you. Many ac.uk/campus-life/index.php. being pals, they held on to it for him. sential to keeping a functioning people think peanut butter is an en In Second place of my sum- That was twenty years ago, and they brain working well. Herring and unhealthy food, but it actually mertime sadness slayer is the still have the burger. contains healthy fats and lots of Another handy snack, nuts and FFRIDD trout are other possible options, Lime Margarita, all you’ll need is Said one of the teens: “It looks the but the simplest (and cheapest) protein per serving. This means seeds are fantastic to boost ener- same as the day we bought it.” WEDNESDAY 2ND MAY WEDNESDAY Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and meal for students is probably that as a brain food, just a little gy levels as they release energy Saving the best until last, the WARMER 1.30PM sour mix. The simplicity of this sardines on toast. Choose whole- can keep you full for a long time. slowly and steadily over a period good news is that chocolate WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY WEDNESDAY deliciouso drink is the best part. wheat bread and you’ll have a If you’d rather have porridge in of time. Like sh they are also a has many great health bene ts. WARMER 1.30PM The sour mix is DIY as well, you Mile Pie Club WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY WEDNESDAY healthy, long-lasting meal, com- the morning instead of eggs, try brilliant source of ‘good fats’ and Studies have shown that not WARMER 1.30PM can get creative with only sugar, bining complex carbohydrates, mixing some peanut butter into vitamin E which has been proven only can chocolate reduce your THURSDAY 24TH MAY FREE LEMONADE water with either lemon or lime vitamins and protein. your morning bowl, a delicious to enhance your ability to make blood pressure, but it also keeps 12-12.30PM juice! Personal preference would way to start the day. Nuts, in gen- decisions. There is a huge variety your brain alert and focussed ST MARY’S be to add a dollop of whipped EGGS eral, are also an extremely good of nuts to choose from, so easy cream on top and a cherry while brain food, so stock up on snack- to nd some to enjoy. Just WEDNESDAY 2ND MAY WEDNESDAY sitting on my white plastic chair ing packs before your next trip remember that despite being WARMER 1.30PM in the backgarden pretending to to the library or study session in powerfully good for you, nuts WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY WEDNESDAY have no work to do posting “sum- Top Take Away WARMER 1.30PM your dorm room. do contain very high levels of fat WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY WEDNESDAY mer vibes” on snapchat. and calories so remember to eat WARMER 1.30PM GREEN TEA them in moderation! THURSDAY 24TH MAY FREE LEMONADE In the words of Rupert Holmes: 12-12.30PM Deal of the Weeks Do you like Pina Coladas?! Well I ho doesn’t love airline WHOLEGRAIN BARLOWS do, less so getting caught in the food?! A German grocery rain; so here’s a recipe.. Ingredi- store has introduced a deliv- BELLA BELLA TUESDAY 15TH MAY QUIZ AND CAKE ents are Rum, pineapple juice, W ery service called Air Food One. Let’s face it: eggs are one of the 8PM coconut cream and lime juice, WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY TAKE A BREAK: Customers receive “meals that most versatile foods on Earth. HAVE A CHEESECAKE! 7PM chuck it all in the jazziest glass match the business class menu Fried, boiled or poached, eggs TUESDAY 22ND MAY NACHOS AND NAT- you own and top with mini um- currently available on planes,” The are healthy and good brain food. TER 7PM brellas, pineapple slice and a spread, said a company spokesman, They’re a great way to start the WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY CAMPUS CLEAN cherry on top! Personally, I would UP AND CAKE 1PM is a lot like one you might cook your- day, and are more likely to leave add a sparkler but it’s not a ne- self, “depending on how well you you feeling full than sugary cere- Ca eine, in the short-term, BARLOWS KITCHEN cessity. More of a re hazard re- cook.” als or pastries. Just one egg con- can provide a useful boost im- ally, but I’m not your mother or tains vital nutrients, 6g of protein, mediately before an exam, but Wholegrains are an important FRIDAY 4TH MAY LEARN TO COOK: here to tell you what to do. Each WOOKIE COOKIES 7PM vitamin B12 (which helps convert don’t be tempted by stomach- source of energy, and keeping to their own I suppose. Regard- glucose into energy) and less churning energy drinks. Co ee energy levels up during revi- BAR UNO less of health and safety, this lit- Noodles than 100 calories - depending on is a good alternative, but should sion is imperative. Wholegrains tle number is a bargain booze for how you cook it. be drunk with caution. Drinking provide a steady source of WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY CHIP BUTTY TEA the bank holidays and an abso- too much could leave you un- energy which is released slowly 7PM Anonymous SUNDAY 13TH MAY SUNDAY ROAST 8PM lute killer at parties. DARK LEAFY GREENS able to focus properly, while be- making them very e ective. You (BOOKING [email protected]) coming dependent upon it will can nd whole grains in cereals, Last but by no means least: only make you more fatigued in brown rice and pasta, and brown BRAINT COMMON ROOM Chi-Chi! This creamy concoction the long-run. Green tea is a good granary bread. TUESDAY 15TH MAY QUIZ AND CAKE is an absolute treat for all occa- alternative to high-ca eine op- 8PM sions. All you will need is vodka, tions, as it provides antioxidants LEAN MEATS WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY TAKE A BREAK: blue curacao, cream of coconut, as well as boosting your concen- DONNER KEBAB MEAL DEAL HAVE A CHEESECAKE! 7PM pineapple, and ice cream! That’s TUESDAY 22ND MAY NACHOS AND NAT- tration. TER 7PM right, i scream, you scream, we Location: 8 Holyhead Road, say after a night of drinking FRIDAY 25TH MAY ICE CREAM PARTY all scream for ice cream! Pretty FRESH FRUIT Bangor, LL57 2EG this went down an absolute 7PM much the same method as pina treat. I went from shouting WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY CAMPUS CLEAN colads with a di erent twang. Sit UP AND CAKE 1PM Contact Information: (attempting to sing) Angels back relax in the summer rain in- Kale, chard, spinach, broc- http://www.bellahouseban- by Robbie Williams to being side your living room. f you can’t win over customers with coli: the list of healthy dark leafy gor.co.uk/ as quiet as a dormouse stu - quality cuisine it’s time for Plan B. greens is a long one, and they’re OR go on just eat! ing my face with what felt Unfortunately, Bangor’s sun- I That’s the route taken by one Chi- a vital source of vitamins in the like a slice of heaven. nese restaurant owner. shine has already blessed us and run-up to exams. All dark greens DONNER KEBAB, CHIPS, AND He was arrested and charged with considering we all live in the UK, are packed with vitamin K, which Lean Meats are an excellent A CHEEKY CAN OF DRINK FOR And if you want cheese then I wouldn’t hope for much more. lacing his noodles with opiates in or- helps build pathways in the source of protein, go for organic £5.49?! you sure well know for only a Alas, thankfully once you close der to get customers addicted to his brain, as well as naturally occur- free range chicken and you’ll also pound extra its yours! your eyes and take a sip of one of food. ring nitrates and antioxidants. If you need a sugar boost, the be stocking up on all important This absolute naughty piece these, you will be transported to Personally, that’s enterpreneur skills You’ll also get a healthy amount naturally occuring sugars in fresh vitamins B3 and B6 which help is based in the land of upper club tropicana. at it’s nest. of B6 and B12 from some of these fruit are going to be much more convert carbohydrates into Bangor, and trust me when I vegetables, which are associated useful than a chocolate bar or glucose which is great for energy with improvements in alertness two. Darker colored fruits, such as levels. B3 is also excellent for 44 Seren | May Issue 2018 MENTAL WELLBEING A MAY ZING NO? I’LL SEE MYSELF OUT WANT THE nother academic year is 12. Chet Faker- (Lover) You over and you made it. Don’t Treat Me No Good PERFECT BODY? AThrough all of the tearful 13. Chance the Rapper- revision sessions, the dreaded Cocoa Butter Kisses 9ams, the incredible memo- 14. Cage The Elephant- ries made (and the ones we’d HERE’S YOUR rather forget). University can Whole Wide World be tough and for myself as a 15. Hippocampus- Sophie So third year, the thought of life 16. Spector- Chevy Thunder after university is both daunt- 17. Secondcity, Makree- ANSWER! ing and exciting. Here are Never Been In Love some songs to get you in the 18. Chance the Rapper- person can possibly achieve. mood for Summer; for those Smoke Break By REECE BECKFORD As humans, we thrive to days that require productiv- 19. TSAxNSA- Abhi the No- get the best everything. Six ity, or if you want to chill, this mad ello, me again. I hope packs, skinny waists, big this, playlist has the song for you. 20. Shoos O - From the Start your year at university big that. But listen, there are 21. Elephant Revival- Grace Hhas gone well. It’s that some things you can’t con- 1. Moi Je- Fais Rien of a Woman time of year when you’re most trol. You were born this way 2. Bad Suns- O She Goes 22. Shirley & Company- likely as stressed as humanly now shut up and love who 3. Kim Petras- I Don’t Want It possible and you’re reminisc- you are. You’ve got to keep Shame Shame Shame ing about the social life you At All 23. Avicii- Addicted To You telling yourself that you look 4. Emily Blue- Blackberries once had. With everything great in that new top or those 24. HARBOUR - It’s Getting happening at once, disser- new shorts. You stand there in 5. Jordan Mackampa- Better Walk on the Wild Side tations to hand in, exams to the mirror and you tell your- 25. Wild Party- When I Get drag yourself to, we often for- self you are brilliant. Tell your 6. c a n d i d! – Older get to put ourselves up there friends they look amazing. Re- The Death of Harambe 26. Ryn Weaver- OctaHate with the list of priorities. Just alise that you are here and you 7. Hasani- Navy Blue 27. Rostam- EOS remember, you’ve got this are wonderful. 8. Bob Seger- 28. Toploader- and by doing the best you Obviously, I can’t speak for Old Time Rock and Roll Dancing in the Moonlight can, you’ll not only make the everyone here as there are 9. King Princess- 1950 29. The Downtown Fiction- people in your life proud, but people who are proud of 10. The Rumble Strips- Girls yourself proud. I want to talk themselves. All I can say to Thanks For Nothing about body image today and those people is fair play to and Boys in Love 30. Vince Kidd- Like a Virgin 11. Rex Orange County- how we see others so if that’s you. To have such self-respect Best Friend something that interests you, and self-love really bene ts then feel free to read my ram- you mentally. If you’re not bling thoughts. If not, I hope one of these people, that’s you have a great summer/ oka! Tryt to put yourself in SUICIDE HOTLINES REMINDERS graduation. positive environments. If you Our brains are funny things, have friends who are happy - SAMARITANS:116 123 - The past does NOT de ne - Make lists aren’t they? Observing people with their bodies, spend time AVAILABLE 24/7 you - You don’t deserve to be around us can have a negative with them. Learn from them - It isn’t your fault, and it is treated any less than how you e ect, even if you think you’re as they were/are in a similar - PAPYRUS okay to ask for help treat them comfortable with your body, position to you and you can CALL: 0800 068 41 41 - Comparison takes every- - Smile, you’ve made it to you’re bound to have said support each other. Spend TEXT: 07786 209697 thing from you where you are now at one point “I wish I was as time with people who make - It will be okay - Remember the di erence skinny as her” or “I bet he has you feel good about your- - CALM (for men) - Go outside for a couple of between rational and irration- people swooning with those self and build you up. Com- 0800 58 58 58 minutes al thoughts muscles.” Your worst enemy is pliment yourself as much as - Reach out to the person you - You are someone’s reason de nitely yourself. That voice you can. know this doesn’t - YOUR GP: haven’t heard from in a whie to smile in your head telling you that work for everyone but if you ASK FOR AN EMERGENCY - Drink water, seriously do it - Clean your room you aren’t as good as others repeat something enough, it APPOINTMENT OR ALTER- - Failure is ne, learn from it - The expert in anything was is enhanced by modern tech- becomes true in your head. NATELY RING 111 (OUT OF - It’s okay to cry once a beginner nology. Every day we use so- Notice as I mentioned earlier, HOURS) - Take time to cook properly - Acknowledge how you feel cial media and see all kinds you are your greatest enemy - Don’t let them break you - Get away from your phone of images which really a ect and you can diminish this by - Buy those new shoes once in a while us without knowing it. As if creating your own positive - Weight is not synonymous - Social media does not de- life wasn’t hard enough, lets environment. Look in front of with beauty ne you throw in an app that shows mirrors and be kind to your- - Moisturise - Make yourself priority only the highlights of other self. Smile at yourself. Shout it THANK YOU TO EVER - Eat the damn cake - Stretch people’s lives to compare to in the street, hell to the people SINGLE ONE OF YOU - Be proud of your work - Focus on your breathing our low points. Brilliant! who think you’re weird. This is WHO READ THIS LIT - Focus on one day at a time As a member of the male about you. TLE SECTION OF SEREN. party, I cannot speak for eve- You don’t need #bodygoals WRITING HAS BEEN ryone, but I used to deal with in your life. When seeing oth- A PRIVILEGE AND A a severe lack of con dence ers who look di erently to you PLEASURE. ALTHOUGH with my body. Throughout remember all that glitters, is I AM GRADUATING THIS my life, I’ve always been told not gold. You are beautiful YEAR, THIS PAGE CAN to eat more and to get to the how you are, remember that. STILL CONTINUE IT gym. It’s just not that simple.I You don’t need anyone’s con- JUST NEEDS AN EDITOR. have trouble with gaining rmation besides your own weight. I’m not seriously un- and I hope you achieve that derweight or unhealthy, I one day. The presence of an- was just born this way. Skinny other person’s beauty is not PLEASE DON’T frame from day one. So skinny the absence of your own. Re- HESITATE TO CONTACT you’ll get yourself a paper cut member, I’m here if you need EDITOR SEREN.BAN just from hugging me. I am me. Just email in and I am GOR.AC.UK IF YOU literally a human version of a more than happy to speak to WOULD LIKE TO BE THE pipe cleaner. But that’s not a you. Hey, we can even meet NEXT EDITOR OF THE bad thing. Neither is being of and talk over a nice cold slush MENTAL HEALTH AND a larger size. Everyone’s built puppy. Mmmm, slush pup- WELLBEING SECTION OF di erently, and you can only pies. That’s your goal right SEREN. YOU CAN DO IT! go so far with controlling that. there. #SlushPuppyGoals The power to love yourself is one of the greatest things a 44 Seren | May Issue 2018 Seren | May Issue 2018 45 MENTAL WELLBEING BREAKTIME A MAY ZING NO? I’LL SEE MYSELF OUT WANT THE nother academic year is 12. Chet Faker- (Lover) You over and you made it. Don’t Treat Me No Good PERFECT BODY? AThrough all of the tearful 13. Chance the Rapper- revision sessions, the dreaded Cocoa Butter Kisses 9ams, the incredible memo- 14. Cage The Elephant- ries made (and the ones we’d HERE’S YOUR rather forget). University can Whole Wide World be tough and for myself as a 15. Hippocampus- Sophie So third year, the thought of life 16. Spector- Chevy Thunder after university is both daunt- 17. Secondcity, Makree- ANSWER! ing and exciting. Here are Never Been In Love some songs to get you in the 18. Chance the Rapper- person can possibly achieve. mood for Summer; for those Smoke Break By REECE BECKFORD As humans, we thrive to days that require productiv- 19. TSAxNSA- Abhi the No- get the best everything. Six ity, or if you want to chill, this mad ello, me again. I hope packs, skinny waists, big this, playlist has the song for you. 20. Shoos O - From the Start your year at university big that. But listen, there are 21. Elephant Revival- Grace Hhas gone well. It’s that some things you can’t con- 1. Moi Je- Fais Rien of a Woman time of year when you’re most trol. You were born this way EASY 2. Bad Suns- O She Goes 22. Shirley & Company- likely as stressed as humanly now shut up and love who 3. Kim Petras- I Don’t Want It possible and you’re reminisc- you are. You’ve got to keep Shame Shame Shame ing about the social life you At All 23. Avicii- Addicted To You telling yourself that you look 4. Emily Blue- Blackberries once had. With everything great in that new top or those 24. HARBOUR - It’s Getting happening at once, disser- new shorts. You stand there in 5. Jordan Mackampa- Better Walk on the Wild Side tations to hand in, exams to the mirror and you tell your- 25. Wild Party- When I Get drag yourself to, we often for- self you are brilliant. Tell your 6. c a n d i d! – Older get to put ourselves up there friends they look amazing. Re- The Death of Harambe 26. Ryn Weaver- OctaHate with the list of priorities. Just alise that you are here and you 7. Hasani- Navy Blue 27. Rostam- EOS remember, you’ve got this are wonderful. 8. Bob Seger- 28. Toploader- and by doing the best you Obviously, I can’t speak for Old Time Rock and Roll Dancing in the Moonlight can, you’ll not only make the everyone here as there are 9. King Princess- 1950 29. The Downtown Fiction- people in your life proud, but people who are proud of 10. The Rumble Strips- Girls yourself proud. I want to talk themselves. All I can say to Thanks For Nothing about body image today and those people is fair play to and Boys in Love 30. Vince Kidd- Like a Virgin 11. Rex Orange County- how we see others so if that’s you. To have such self-respect Best Friend something that interests you, and self-love really bene ts then feel free to read my ram- you mentally. If you’re not bling thoughts. If not, I hope one of these people, that’s you have a great summer/ oka! Tryt to put yourself in SUICIDE HOTLINES REMINDERS graduation. positive environments. If you Our brains are funny things, have friends who are happy - SAMARITANS:116 123 - The past does NOT de ne - Make lists aren’t they? Observing people with their bodies, spend time AVAILABLE 24/7 you - You don’t deserve to be around us can have a negative with them. Learn from them - It isn’t your fault, and it is treated any less than how you e ect, even if you think you’re as they were/are in a similar - PAPYRUS okay to ask for help treat them comfortable with your body, position to you and you can CALL: 0800 068 41 41 - Comparison takes every- - Smile, you’ve made it to you’re bound to have said support each other. Spend TEXT: 07786 209697 thing from you where you are now at one point “I wish I was as time with people who make - It will be okay - Remember the di erence skinny as her” or “I bet he has you feel good about your- - CALM (for men) - Go outside for a couple of between rational and irration- people swooning with those self and build you up. Com- 0800 58 58 58 minutes al thoughts muscles.” Your worst enemy is - Reach out to the person you - You are someone’s reason pliment yourself as much as HARD de nitely yourself. That voice you can. know this doesn’t - YOUR GP: haven’t heard from in a whie to smile in your head telling you that work for everyone but if you ASK FOR AN EMERGENCY - Drink water, seriously do it - Clean your room you aren’t as good as others repeat something enough, it APPOINTMENT OR ALTER- - Failure is ne, learn from it - The expert in anything was is enhanced by modern tech- becomes true in your head. NATELY RING 111 (OUT OF - It’s okay to cry once a beginner nology. Every day we use so- Notice as I mentioned earlier, HOURS) - Take time to cook properly - Acknowledge how you feel cial media and see all kinds you are your greatest enemy - Don’t let them break you - Get away from your phone of images which really a ect and you can diminish this by - Buy those new shoes once in a while us without knowing it. As if creating your own positive - Weight is not synonymous - Social media does not de- life wasn’t hard enough, lets environment. Look in front of with beauty ne you throw in an app that shows mirrors and be kind to your- - Moisturise - Make yourself priority only the highlights of other self. Smile at yourself. Shout it THANK YOU TO EVER - Eat the damn cake - Stretch people’s lives to compare to in the street, hell to the people SINGLE ONE OF YOU - Be proud of your work - Focus on your breathing our low points. Brilliant! who think you’re weird. This is WHO READ THIS LIT - Focus on one day at a time As a member of the male about you. TLE SECTION OF SEREN. party, I cannot speak for eve- You don’t need #bodygoals WRITING HAS BEEN ryone, but I used to deal with in your life. When seeing oth- A PRIVILEGE AND A a severe lack of con dence ers who look di erently to you PLEASURE. ALTHOUGH with my body. Throughout remember all that glitters, is I AM GRADUATING THIS my life, I’ve always been told not gold. You are beautiful YEAR, THIS PAGE CAN to eat more and to get to the how you are, remember that. STILL CONTINUE IT gym. It’s just not that simple.I You don’t need anyone’s con- JUST NEEDS AN EDITOR. have trouble with gaining rmation besides your own weight. I’m not seriously un- and I hope you achieve that derweight or unhealthy, I one day. The presence of an- was just born this way. Skinny other person’s beauty is not PLEASE DON’T frame from day one. So skinny the absence of your own. Re- HESITATE TO CONTACT you’ll get yourself a paper cut member, I’m here if you need EDITOR SEREN.BAN just from hugging me. I am me. Just email in and I am GOR.AC.UK IF YOU literally a human version of a more than happy to speak to WOULD LIKE TO BE THE pipe cleaner. But that’s not a you. Hey, we can even meet NEXT EDITOR OF THE bad thing. Neither is being of and talk over a nice cold slush MENTAL HEALTH AND a larger size. Everyone’s built puppy. Mmmm, slush pup- WELLBEING SECTION OF di erently, and you can only pies. That’s your goal right SEREN. 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At Bangor Uni- there were multiple games on each split in to 4 quarters , with Bangor versity hundreds of students vollun- day, it did make the days very long, scoring in the second quarter with teer at many events across the year, however we were able to watch parts a powerful strike from Meghan including: Links, who provide rst of the rugby matches. e week- Wharton! e game was quite heat- aid cover at hundreds of matches end in Cardi not only allowed us ed with cards given to both teams. every year, ensuring the welfare of to gain experience but also allowed Although very challenging, Bangor the athletes. us to bond more as a division as we held a strong defense till the end and As On Friday the 28th of April 11 also found time to relax and have managed to keep the score 1-0. Tak- members of Bangor links travelled to fun together. Personally I learnt a ing Bangor through to the Hockey Cardi to assist with a rst aid duty lot from this experience from fel- Wales National Trophy Cup Final at the rugby matches taking place at low members of my division to be- , this Saturday in Cardi . e club the principality stadium. Members ing able to speak to some of the on would like to thank Bangor Univer- of Bangor links division joined with duty doctors. ank you to Aled for sities Men’s Hockey club for all the divisions from across Cardi , giving organising the weekend. coaching and support. us the opportunity to get to know
FINALS GALORE FOR THE BANGOR ROWING TEAM AT BUCS REGATTA By SEBASTIAN ANDRE & Jones, Leah Escort, Hannah Skaife, Sklar, Jay Hoare, Tim Lucking, novice women make waves at the ace time of 6:23 minutes, earning KATE HAMPSON Ashlene Hudson) raced hard to Spencer Reagon, and coxed by Lucy National Water Sports Centre in them a place in the E nal. Although place themselves into an F nal Sheehan came third in their nal just Nottingham. A coxed four and eight the boat got o to a rather slow start, n Friday 4th May, 35 and quad A (Abbie Ludford, Kaylee behind Manchester and Kingston. took part in the races, with the four it quickly gained speed, overtaking members from the Rowing Brooker, Cait Wake eld, Kate Moritz Wilden competed in racing on the Sunday, and the eight two boats in the rst 30 strokes. team headed down to Hampson) were the fastest crew the men’s beginner singles, a er on the Monday. Unfortunately, disaster struck at OHolme Pierrepont National to get into an E nal. Both crews just missing out on a place in the e WB4+ consisted of Emma the 1000m mark when the crew Watersports Centre in Nottingham pushed hard in their nals with prestigious A nal, he smashed Hargreaves, Faye Liley, Sarah caught a crab, bringing the boat to for the BUCS regatta.. is year the quad A nishing a strong second the B nal coming 1st in a time of Patricia and Sebastian Andre with a standstill. However, a er a quick bad weather conditions has e ected place. On the Monday the Women’s 08:23.73 (more than 2 seconds faster Deena Rousan as cox. Putting in a recovery they built up their speed the amount of water time the team Intermediate 2x (Kaylee Brooker than the next boat from Durham.) solid e ort for the 1500m time trial, and powered down the course with a have had to practice, but that didn’t and Kate Hampson) nished a close Edward Podgorski also reached the the crew scored a strong time of ferocity that saw them overtake not seem to stop them. With the sun second in their E nal, with third nal of the Men’s beginner single 7:23 minutes, despite encountering one, but TWO boats, earning them shining brightly, sun cream on and place (Nottingham University) only and in a close ght for 2nd position di culties with bow-seat’s gate. an incredible 4th place- proving that the boats rigged it was time for the 0.12 seconds behind them and also with St Andrews nished 2nd in the e following day saw the you should never underestimate a rst race of the weekend with the managed to beat other strong crews C nal with a time of 08:44.90. launching of the eight, containing boat that has crabbed! Men’s novice 4+. like Bath University. e Men’s Intermediate 4+ (Moritz Emma Hargreaves, Faye Liley, e Novice Women would like to It was a successful weekend for the e novice men also reached the Wilden, Ed Podgorski, Jacob Katie Tew, Sebastian Andre, Sarah thank Vice Captain Lliwen, Ash and senior women’s team with all crews nal in the men’s beginner eights, Birchenenough, Miles Turner and Patricia, Flo Tilley, Aimee Parnell rest of the club for their coaching getting into nals. In the Women’s making the F nal. e team Ashlene Hudson (cox)) came 4th in and Deena Rousan with Ash Hudson and support in the run up to and Intermediate 4x, quad B (Lliwen consisting of James Mann, Gabin their F nal as cox. is crew had even more throughout the regatta! Montagne, Rowan Rushton, Gabriel BUCS Regatta 2018 saw eight success with the boat achieving an
Photo Credit: Chris Andrews COMMONWEALTH WEIGHTLIFTER AWARDED LLEW REES MEMORIAL PRIZE Wales. has been awarded the prize Weightli ing Championships in ‘Clean & Jerk’, and the total li ed, as she has made the greatest contri- which she was placed second in the which Catrin broke by a massive bution to raising the pro le of Ban- Junior Competition. 10kg. gor University sport by her personal Catrin is impressing at senior level Delighted at receiving the prize, achievement at international level. too, as she moved up a weight class Catrin said: “It has been a long-term A Bangor University Sports Schol- and won the Welsh Senior Cham- goal to being selected for the Com- arship recipient, Catrin has had a pionships in 2017 and came third monwealth Games. It is a once in phenomenal few years amassing a in the British Championships, nar- a lifetime opportunity to represent wealth of medals and titles. In 2015 rowly missing out on second place Wales and Bangor University. I’m she won gold at the Commonwealth by 1kg. Catrin was also named very greatful to the University for Youth Games in Samoa and in 2016 the ‘Carwyn James Young Welsh supporting me throughout the last she travelled to Poland to compete Sportswoman of the Year’ at the few years, and the Llew Rees Prize in the European Youth Champion- 2017 Wales Sport Awards. will continue to help me with the ships where she won silver in the 2018 has got o to a good start cost of competing internationally.” ‘Snatch’ and third overall Weight- with Catrin winning the Welsh Sen- Catrin, the curent Welsh Cham- li ing has also taken her to Malaysia ior Championships, then selected to pion and multi British and Welsh angor University has awarded its 18, originally from Bangor and for the World Youth Championships compete for Wales in the Common- record holder, continues to train annual highest sporting award, now a rst year Psychology student, where she nished a very respect- wealth Games in the Gold Coast in 5-days a week with the aim of a Bthe Llew Rees Memorial Prize, Catrin has recently returned from able eighth place and to Australia April, where Catrin surpassed what Team GB spot at the 2020 Tokyo to a Team Wales, Commonwealth the Commonwealth Games at Gold in September 2017, where Catrin was expected of her, by breaking Olympics. Games weightli er. Catrin Jones, Coast, Australia as part of Team competed in the Commonwealth three Welsh records, the ‘Snatch’, the
BANGOR UNIVERSITY CONGRATULATE COMMONWEALTH GAMES SQUAD and I congratulate you all on your commitments and stu like that to WEIGHTLIFTING graduate, works for Welsh Weight- achievements.” attend. I’m back at work as well. We li ing who are based at Canolfan Chair of Weightli ing Wales, landed back on Tuesday the 17th Seth Casidsid - Psychology gradu- Brailsford. Barry Eaton congratulated all the and I was back at work on the Fri- ate who works at Canolfan Brails- weightli ers on their performances, day. I can’t thank Bangor University ford SQUASH revealing his prediction that: “In enough for the support they have addition to Gareth’s medal success, given me with my Commonwealth Gareth Evans - Canolfan Brails- Tesni Evans - trains at Bangor Uni- what we have here is a stream of adventure and hopefully bringing ford Sports Assistant, represented versity, is current British National talent, which I’m sure hold future back the Gold has repaid the favour GB in London Olympics Champion, ranked #12 in the world. medals for Wales.” shown me! Tesni was competing and unable to ales’ rst Gold Medal Describing Weightli ing Wales’ “It was nice to be awarded as well Catrin Jones - Psychology student attend the event. in the Commonwealth move to Canolfan Brailsford, he with a plaque by the University, they and winner of the BBC Wales Car- Games was secured by said: “ e sports facilities at Bangor have really shown their support and wyn James Young Sportswoman of Bangor University supports elite WGareth (Gaz) Evans, a member of University are second to none, and how much they appreciate what we the Year 2017 award. athletes by o ering annual Sports Bangor University sta working at the best in Wales for weightli ing.” have done at the competition as Scholarships to its students and tal- the University’s Canolfan Brails- Richard Bennett, Bangor Universi- w e l l .” Harry Misangyi - Sports Science ented local athletes. Seth, Hannah, ford, and one of ve weightli ers ty Director of Sport, said: “We have e ‘Bangor’ contingent in the student Catrin and Harry have all bene ted connected to the University, while invested in our facilities and in our Wales squad included: from these Scholarships over the squash player, Tesni Evans, a Ban- elite athletes over the last few years, Hannah Powell - Sports Science last few years. gor University Local Athlete Bursa- and it has been a huge honour to ry winner, added a Bronze Medal to back these individuals in the Wales Wales’ tally at the Commonwealth squad. We are delighted to be able Games in Australia. Other members to thank them for their superb per- of the squad experienced the Com- formances.” monwealth Games and performed Professor John G Hughes present- well, providing much hope for the ed each member of the Team with future. a commemorative plaque. ose at- Congratulating the sta , students tending then enjoyed a ‘Gold Medal’ and alumni of the University, Vice- cake. Chancellor John G Hughes told Gareth Evans: “It’s been a crazy few them: weeks since I took the gold on the “You have done Wales proud and sixth of April in the Commonwealth you have done Bangor University Games. Since we landed, I have been proud. You are fantastic role mod- trying to chill out but not so suc- els for our University community cessfully. ere’s quite a lot of media Bangor University Students’ Union English Language Newspaper @SerenSports SPORT DANCE FEVER DANCE FEVER... YOU KNOW HOW TO MOVE IT!
Photo Credit: Fergus Elliott & David A night of passion, commitment, troduced by Lewis Wilson, the ere were smaller dance groups nous colours each echoing a deep Wiglesworth Photographic and soul all le on the dance- host for the night, with charm and and solo performances which cap- emotion unexplainable in words oor. As the lights dimmed and charisma. e dance styles varied tivated everyone’s attention; done but evident in sight. A wave of by RORY FORMSTONE the music rose, energy burst to from Irish to Jazz, Tap to Pointe e ortlessly and majestically whilst happiness, passion, thrill, fear, and ROBERTS life through swi and captivating and Street to Burlesque; all mes- pointing, smiling and holding on excitement washed over the audi- movements. e dancers moved merising the audience. It was con- to nothing while leaving it all on ence continuously throughout the n the 5th of May, Pontio with the music feeling every subtle tinually mentioned to point and the dance oor. performance, swelling more until was lled to the ra ers of beat, oating like a butter y then smile which looked to have been It has been said that dance is the crowd were le gasping for air. audience members eagerly stinging like a bee. In a lot of ways, done awlessly. e Pointe danc- the hidden language of the soul Watching these dancers stirred Oawaiting the Dance Summer Show- they resembled a breeze etching its ing was not the only thing on point and body which was made visible emotions that le you longing for- case. Bangor University Dance so- way across the top of a fast- owing throughout the night as the cos- within this Summer Showcase. more and hoping that there was ciety was putting on a show like river; moving natural and aw- tumes were the sleekest I have ever People cannot truly vocalise every- another performance. My thirst no other; pushing music, move- lessly, seamless in grace and con- seen. From sequins shining under thing that they think and feel but for excitement was quenched and ment, and emotions to extremes. dence. the bright lights to bowties and through movement they are able exceeded whilst watching BU BU Dance host two showcases is extravaganza of movement braces taking us back in time, and to paint a picture. BU Dance soci- Dance, but only till the next show- each year, the month of December and passion was kicked o with who can forget the heels strutting ety painted this picture with mag- case. I will be back for more! Till has the Winter showcase and the Advanced Ballet, a er being in- and gliding across the dance oor. ni cent, fanciful, and pulchritudi- the next time... Point and Smile. month of May the Summer.