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28 PAGE SPECIAL! ISSN 1755-7585 Issue No. 206 End of Year Issue 2009 We’re still standing INSIDE: More from the Summer Ball Willow Does Ultimate The future of Bangor Students’ Union looks more certain Frisbee and Seren can exclusively reveal plans for the future he Students’ Union as you know it can be knocked thorough and converted was quick to respond to: “We have been in Bangor are rather limited, Seren thought it will stay exactly where it is for an- into o ces, as well as a large catering hall close consultation with the Students’ Un- was important to nd out what the plans other year, before construction of the for bigger SU events. Although these plans ion user group; John Jackson and the other are for provision of suitable entertain- TArts and Innovation Centre (and the decon- are by no means de nite, Students’ Union Sabbatical O cers throughout this plan- ment in Bangor, whilst construction goes struction of the current, rather attractive President, John Jackson has said Rathbone ning process. A concern raised by the SU at ahead. Both Dr. Roberts and John Jackson building) can begin. is “the most preferable and likely option”. the beginning was the loss of their identity contributed to delivering an answer. “We Until now, the University have been In a recent within the project hope to be able to keep Time open whilst unable to give a de nite answer as to where meeting with the as a whole and the Arts and Innovation centre is built,” our Students’ Union would be operating University Regis- this is something Dr. Roberts told us “the current blueprint from in September, (or if it would actually trar – Dr. David • Union not to be we have been for the new build should allow for Time to be here at all) which has been largely due Roberts - Seren demolished for 12 careful to ensure remain standing until the new centre is n- Creative to the lengthly processes associated with was given an out- months won’t happen. ished, although nothing can be one-hun- the planning and funding of the swanky line of what exact- However, one of dred percent certain at this stage.” Positive new Arts and Innovation Centre. Work on ly is going on with • Rathbone possible the main ideas news then, but what about a replacement the site is now due to commence a er May the Arts and In- behind the Arts for Academi? Your President had the an- Corner 2010. Although this is a slight delay on the novation Centre. location for interim and Innovation swer for this one: “At the moment, we re- initial proposed timescale, ultimately it As Seren reported Centre are the ally aren’t sure what is going to happen, but means less relocation upheaval for the SU back in October, • Time may stay open shared spaces, it is possible that a bar similar to e Base- sta and us students too. plans for the Arts whilst new building which are avail- ment in the current Students’ Union build- e aforementioned relocation of the and Innovation is constructed able for anyone ing could operate from Rathbone site.” Students’ Union in May is expected to take Centre have been to use and will So, the word on the street is that we’re us to Rathbone (the older University halls steaming ahead, ultimately bene t here for at least another 12 months… make near Main Arts), which the university is with a feasibility both the students the most of it whilst you can guys, because planning to deck out and make suitable study published at the beginning of the year and members of the local community for soon that ne piece of architecture we call changes to, in order to accommodate a live- and public consultations taking place since whom this project is catering.” the Students’ Union will be nothing more Unsung ly Students’ Union such as ours. Rathbone early November. In October, we raised a Obviously, when the Union is nally than a pile of 1970s rubble. (for those of you who haven’t been lucky concern that the Students’ Union felt a demolished, we are going to lose one (if Heroes hits enough to get a guided tour of the place) little lost in the grandiose plans for Arts not two) of our nighttime venues – Time Jo Caulfield includes reasonably sized bedrooms that and Innovation, a feeling that Dr. Roberts and Academi. As the ‘going out’ options in the decks NEUADD WILLIS STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Luxury ensuite student ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2009 We provide a selection of fabulous studios apartments which have their own living/kitchen accommodation area, and which are for single occupancy. In addition, we have quality accommodation which comprises of fully furnished apartments with en-suite rooms, in clusters of 3, 4, 5 situated within and 6 with a fully fi tted living/kitchen area. walking distance of We can be contacted on: 01248 371450 or 07841 369249 or via email on: Bangor University [email protected] 2 End of Year Issue 2009 EDITORIAL www.seren.bangor.ac.uk “This is the end, my only End of Year Issue 2009 Contributors: Aaron Wiles friend, the end...” Georgia Mannion Daniel Turner hrist, Jim Morrison can be depressing. However, when contemplating the fact that this is my last sleep deprived Sion Wyn Laszek Ceditorial piece (I’ve just hit my 24th hour of awakeness Liz Stevens – hello hallucination!) it seemed only appropriate to focus its Liam Plummer fi nality. This is probably the most overused and trite phrase Willow Manuel related to farewells of sorts, but I really can’t believe how quickly it’s gone. It seems like only yesterday I was shoved Will Pedigrew into the Seren Offi ce and told to edit, and now look at me, Gemma Ellis weeping into this keyboard at the slightest mention of my Rosie Jones abdication. Iain Dalton It truly has been a wonderful year. The team here have Joe Firth (for the most part…) done me proud. The Seren team San Elvin 08/09 should go down in history as the best newspaper team the world has ever seen. That’s right, the world Emma Bailey (I’m talking to you, Piers Morgan). Jake Basford So, a quick run though this issue – we’ve got an Rosie Macleod amazing 28 pages this time! A unprecedented feat Frances Birkett in recent Seren history. We’ve jammed them with Dwight McCarthy so much stuff, I doubt whether you’ll be able to Lewis Brookes take it all in without having a little sit down. The lovely DJ Mouse has offered her services as our Lee Howson unsung hero of Bangor, and what a hero she is. Laura Stephenson Whilst the Seren team were working tirelessly Zoe Perranoud through the night to bring you this marvellous Charles Winnett newspaper, Jess walked through the rain at 2 am to bring us strawberries and cream. We Sam Butcher nearly wept with joy (I actually think a select few Nicholas Cowen Seren members did shed a tear or two at this Jesus-like act Barnaby Gilford of kindness, but I don’t wish to embarrass them, so they can remain anonymous for now). We’ve also got a new Creative Corner, which promises Danny Southward to be a staple in next year’s Serens, so watch that space; an amazing run though the Toby Davidson Summer Ball; Willow Does Seren (woo!); a bit of news here; probably a few spelling errors Nabeel Mansoori there; but overall it’s absolutely lovely. Owain Rice Anyway, onwards and upwards; I would do a whole “highlights of my year” section, but Ed Roberts to be honest, I doubt whether you actually care. So, I would just like to say this year has Gemma Carter been amazing, and thank you so very much for taking the time to read this publication that has literally eaten my life away. Big love to the Seren team, the Union boys who have been Jes Harvery nothing but supportive (that includes you, Aled) and to everyone who’s made me a cup of tea and listened to me whinge about the “bloody newspaper.” Now I’m off to fi nish my Photography: dissertation proposal and try and remember what the hell my degree involves. Aaron Wiles Thank you Bangor, and goodnight. Dan Turner Kirsty Flow Dyas The ever grateful (and now redundant), Jo Caulfi eld Special thanks to: Jess Hughes Jez Harvey Proof reading: Sion Wyn Laszek Emily Collins TEAM SEREN BRINGING NEWS TO YOUR CRIB. RECYCLE Georgia Mannion Editor Jo Caulfi eld Here at Seren, there’s News Stephen Davies nothing we love more Features Bianca Murray than Mother Nature and Music Emma Dixon d’ya know what she Film Mark Varley loves? Recycling! After you’ve fi nished Books Emma McColl Travel Stef Black with us, can you put us in your blue Sports Will Varley box and make sure we get made into Design Dan Turner something else? Thanks very much. 3 End of Year Issue 2009 www.seren.bangor.ac.uk NEWS Swine Flu - What is it and Wednesday should we be worried? afternoons nless you have been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you free by 2010? will have heard of swine u, the Ulatest global outbreak of infection that has t seems that nally, the Univer- penalised for representing their Uni- caused worldwide panic and confusion. sity are working towards mak- versity. I think that by doing this, the Much has been made of the outbreak on ing Wednesday a ernoons free University will be showing real sup- a national and global level, with much of Iof lectures for students to participate port for our representatives and be the information being sensationalised, so in extra-curricular activities (and proud that we have people compet- we here at Seren have decided to give you no, this does not mean hanging out ing for the University.