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Bangor Students’ Union’s English Language Newspaper ISSN 1755-7585 Issue No. 213 Freshers’ Issue 2010 HOORAY FOR HENDRE! INSIDE: sunday monday Your guide to Freshers' Week xx Jennyx THREE BRAND NEW STUDENT EXCITEMENT AT REPLACEMENT NIGHTCLUB FEATURES! er a summer of uncertainty for was deferred to a later planning meeting, we tra c were too severe. ey also suggested For now though, comments from Ms. existing students as well as Bangor’s were once again le with no suitable night- that the building was not purpose-built, as Caul eld saying that it is ‘imperative’ that new Freshers we may breathe a sigh club for the rst term of the new academic the recently demolished building was. Al- our new students are provided for have Aof relief as a temporary solution is o ered to year. Mike Goodwin, Director of Estates at though some community groups in Bangor prompted the university to do something house our Students’ Union nightclub. the University said, “As you will be aware the have supported the move to the Robinson about the nightclub situation. e Sabbs’ Hendre Hall has come to the rescue and University was disappointed that the deci- building, notably the People of Bangor Com- hard work and communication with the Uni- will now be the home of our club for the fore- sion regarding the work to the Robinson munity group, and Students’ Union Presi- versity has paid o and we now have Hendre seeable future. building was deferred…but we also recog- dent Jo Caul eld has spoken out to local resi- Hall to party in. Suggestions from the Sabbs e recent demolition of Amser/Time nise the right of others to have their say in dents, it has not yet been enough to change that students would be disappointed with the and Academi to make way for the Pontio terms of planning applications”. e question their opinion. e case will be re-heard in lack of nightlife and that it may even deter Project has created uproar amongst students. remains: why didn’t the university submit the the coming months, and ngers crossed we future entrants clearly struck a chord with e University appear disorganised destroy- application for the may have the University and they have come up with ing, the old union building before securing Robinson building Unfortunately, due to a huge the Robin- a safe and reasonable solution. a new one. Furthermore, complaints have sooner? Blaming amount of refurbishment, the son build- Just out of central Bangor, Hendre Hall been made at the university’s lack of urgency Gwynedd Council ing ap- promises to be a lively alternative location PECULIAR in nding a suitable replacement, leaving and residents for building will not be ready until the proved. to Robinson. Security and shuttle buses from the new sabbatical o cers at the Students’ using more time to end of Freshers’ Week In the several points in Bangor mean we are able to Union to communicate the concerns of the consider the appli- mean time, travel freely and safely to and from the build- HOTELS students and pressure the university into re- cation seems rather our Stu- ing to attend many of our favourite nights in- housing our union. like a polite passing of the buck. dents’ Union o ces can be found in the cluding Lost Property and good old Cheese. ACROSS THE For a while it looked as though the Rob- e decision by the council came a er a Oswald building directly behind Ffriddoedd Unfortunately, due to an ongoing refurbish- inson building, situated on Deniol Road, “substantial number of objections” from lo- site. is building houses the Advice Centre, ment, the building will not be ready until would be ideal for the period between now cal residents were brought to light including your sabbatical o cers, Student Finance and the end of Freshers’ Week. Surely a unique WORLD and Pontio - a suitable central location just concerns about improper sound proo ng. Student Volunteering Bangor. Ms. Caul eld three-roomed night club and free transport a stone’s throw away from the old union. e Bangor City Council’s planning and commented “the Oswald building is a tem- is better than nothing? However, a er the planning application sub- amenities committee voted to defer the plan- porary solution and is not ideal; we hope to (Continued on Page 3...) mitted by the university to Gwynedd council ning as their reservations about noise and be in the Robinson as soon as possible”. When you book your Maes Glas Induction Maes Glas Sports and Leisure: 01248 382571 2 Freshers’ Issue 2010 EDITORIAL www.seren.bangor.ac.uk Hi folks! Welcome to the Freshers’ issue of Seren. I am writing this with 10 minutes to spare before the print deadline and have been awake for so many hours I have lost track of what day it is. Nevertheless, I have greatly enjoyed bringing you this, Freshers’ Issue 2010 my very fi rst, issue of Seren which I hope you will read cover to cover to take in Contributors: all the journalistic genius, which for this issue includes a new three page feature, Georgia Mannion Aaron Wiles VERY important information on the National Demo and some need to know Kaden Wild info on your Students Union. For those of you who haven’t really heard of Seren Emily Collins before, there is a cross word on p17, start there and work your way through, I Jo Caulfi eld Luke Dobson guarantee there will be something you like! Hayley Neill If there is a feature or article that really gets you going, be sure to get in touch at: Barnaby Gilford Thom Flint [email protected] Martin Singleton I would love to know what you think of the new features, old classics and overall Danielle Giles content. You can also get involved, drop me a line and lets see if you make the Nik Hughes Jez Harvery cut! Amy Mulholland Until next time, enjoy Freshers’ Week, read Seren and welcome to Bangor, Photography: Gemma XXX Gemma Ellis Special thanks to: Daniel Turner Willow Smith Proof reading: Luke Dobson Jennifer Krase Jo Caulfi eld Hayley Neill RECYCLE ME! Hello hello hello! Welcome to Seren which is now made from 100% recycled paper. Get in on the action and recycle me and when you are done! 3 Freshers’ Issue 2010 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk NEWS BIG PLANS Continued from FOR BANGOR front page... Plans for two new develop- ments in Bangor, show promise for the city. Proposals are afoot e interim replacement o ers a student-dedicated alterna- for the old Post O ce on Dei- tive to e Octagon and Base and although some students have niol Road to be converted into a criticized the out-of-city move, security paid for by the University new leisure complex which when promises to keep students safe. completed will provide a Club, a e majority of students are supportive of the Students’ Un- medical practice and a food court ion for lobbying the University into nding an alternative to the for the locals and students of the Robinson building at such short notice. Students will now be able area and for a new H&M store to fundraise using the nightclub and societies will once again have to open in the Menai Centre in space for training and rehearsing. Hendre Hall also has both indoor the High Street. A meeting held and outdoor space, making it an exciting and unusual venue for a on the 6th of September saw the night out. Bangor City Council approve the Let’s not overshadow the excitement of Hendre by dwelling on proposal with councillors report- the University’s failure to procure a permanent building, for now edly very pleased about the ar- let’s thank the Students’ Union for ghting our corner and provid- rangement. e centre looks set ing us with another night-time venue. Hooray for Hendre! to become a major cultural hub for students and locals alike, as Gemma Ellis plans for piano, harp, violin and band music are planned along with regular shows by comedi- ans and singers live at the facil- ity. Dates for the renovation so far are uncon rmed, but with the recent loss of Time/Amser and Academi, we will no doubt be looking forward to the introduc- tion of a new club to the sporadic Join the fi ght to nightlife in Bangor. BOYLE’S protect our education! BACK This November, students will be taking to the streets of London for a Director of Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Mil- national demo to defend universities against cuts and an increase lionaire and Bangor Univer- sity graduate, Danny Boyle in fees, and to protect our future. has a new lm touring the lm festivals. Already wowing s a new term begins, it is a time out of the recession with a highly-skilled the critics, 127 Hours is the for mixed feelings. e new ed- and innovative workforce, rather than www.nus.org.uk story of Aron Ralston (played ucational year should be a time one that has had all aspiration sapped by James Franco) a moun- Afor excitement about the possibilities out of it whilst sitting on the dole-queue. tain climber who had a hor- and opportunities that lie ahead, and yet Many other countries, most notably the ri c accident in 2003. Whilst looming over us is a shadow that threat- USA and France, are investing in educa- adventuring in a Utah can- ens our future.