Bangor University Students’ Union October Issue 2017 English Language Issue No. 264 Newspaper FREE @SerenBangor seren.bangor.ac.uk

CREEPY COCKTAILS MEET THE TEAM TERRIFYING TELEVISION 60 YEARS ON, STUDENTS REVISIT ST MARY’S

introduction at Acapela, the former other, shared stories of minor rule was closed! and arrived in Bangor on a scooter, chapel, now used to host formal and infringement to meet boyfriends On visiting the new Barlows, Dilys carrying skis and with a climbing rope by ELINOR ELIS informal events and  lm screenings, or to attend out of bounds dance- Knott, (nee Jones) commented: “I around her body! WILLIAMS before enjoying a brief tour of the site halls, for example at ‘Jimmie’s’ Hops have very happy memories, you can Denise formed the  rst Climbing Arriving only 12 years a er the end on Tuesdays & ursday night, held picture everything as it was and yet Club for women at St Mary’s, joining of the Second World War, the students in a wooden hut on Glanrafon Hill. everything’s changed, but it’s been with the University Climbing and hirteen former students visited had very di erent expectations from Sixpence gained entry to the well- beautifully done.” Mountaineering Club. the newly renovated St Mary’s today’s students, and lived by a whole attended, but strictly out of bounds Barbara Davies said: “I loved every Alice Williams (now Milner), residential village recently. di erent set of rules. dance night! minute of it, We had lectures all day another member of the Climbing Club TAs well as a well-enjoyed trip down e ladies spoke of having a curfew As well as living by far stricter rules every day and on Saturday morning, I (reunion arranger) explained that to memory lane, they were delighted of 10.30 each night- when the and regulations, the accommodation was so happy here- our backgrounds go climbing necessitated catching the by the way the site had recently been University’ Hops’ didn’t get going until was more basic than today. e group were strict, we were war babies really.” 8am bus to Bethesda and walking up developed by the University. far later! ey recalled having a special recalled what were called the ‘horse- Anne Jones (Browning) said: the valley to the mountains and back e group of friends were all former showing of Gone with the Wind on boxes’, one large room sub-divided by “We were leaving home for a on top of the days’ climb, carrying far students of St Mary’s College which a Wednesday a ernoon at the local tall wooden partitions to create around semi-protected environment, but heavier equipment and ropes, before, was a Teacher Training College that cinema as, being an epic  lm, the eight smaller rooms. Some students we thought we had such freedom- I if they were lucky, catching the bus later became part of Bangor University. running time had exceeded the 10.30 lived in ‘digs’ with local families, but remember buying trousers or ‘trews’, back to Bangor! e group meet annually, and this curfew! still had to make it up the hill for and being told I couldn’t wear them Similarly to many of Bangor year, decided to visit Bangor to mark Week-ends included having hot breakfast at 8.00. On a Sunday, there out when I got home.” University’s current students, Denise 60 years since they  rst stayed at St cocoa and an iced bun provided were eggs for breakfast, but not to be One of their midst, Denise Shorthall chose to study at Bangor because it Mary’s. as a treat each Saturday evening at enjoyed until the College Principal (Wilson) was three years older and also gave her access to the mountains e group were welcomed on site 9, but having to enjoy or endure a had taken Communion and said a arrived, having been working for  ve and opportunities to follow the sports by Ken Gri th, Head of Residence compulsory singing session during Latin prayer before the meal. e years and living on a salary and so that she loved. and Deirdre McIntyre, Residential their ‘free’ Saturday morning! highlight of the rest of Sunday would could a ord a few hobbies. She was Life manager. ey had a brief e ‘girls’, as they refer to each be a walk to the pier, as everything else a pioneering young female climber,

October Issue 2017 | Seren 3 CONTENTS

News 4-7 Politics 8-9 Comment 10-11 EMMA JEWKES Environment 12-13 8 EDITOR Science 14-15 [email protected]

Union 16 Here it is, our rst o cial issue of 2017-18! The September edition of Societies 17 Seren is always a bit of a crazy one Meet the Team 18-19 to put together because we never have a full team and the sub-editors Arts & Culture 20-21 we do have are still at home or on their travels, so it’s basically created Music 22-23 with a skeleton crew. Now, for our October issue, we have a full team TV 24-25 and I couldn’t be more excited! We’ve got many sub-editors who Games 26-27 have stayed on from last year, either Film 28-30 in the same positions or in new ones and we’ve also got a group Breaktime 31 of brand new faces. It’s the perfect 18 mix of experience and youth so Books 32-33 I’m con dent of a successful year ahead. Lifestyl 34-35 One of the things I’m really excited for this year is the introduction Food & Drink 36-37 of two new sections. In Creative Fashion 38-39 Corner, we’ve got a returning section which hasn’t featured for Mental Wellbeing 40-41 the past three years unfortunately. It’s a place for YOU to showcase Creative Corner 42-43 your creative talents. Being an English Literature student and a fan Sport 45-48 of the arts myself, I’m particularly excited to see what you send in. Our second new section is one that has never featured before, as far as I’m aware. Mental Wellbeing is 21 there to provide you with stress- busting advice, information and tips and tricks to get you through 32 the year. Hopefully, both of these sections can become Seren mainstays in the long term. One of the thing’s I am keen to improve this year is our relationship with the other societies. They are a huge part of the student experience here at Bangor. If you have any events coming up then we’d love to be a part of them. Whether you simply want some photographs or you want us to send a reporter, get in touch! The same goes for the AU 40 25 Teams too. With this being our October issue, we’ve tried to include some Halloween themed content. I’ll be honest, Halloween doesn’t really excite me. Maybe it’s an age thing, I don’t know. What I do know is TEAM CONTRIBUTORS that bon re night is just round the Elinor Elis-Williams corner and that’s a time of year I Abi Robinson do enjoy. There’s just something Laura Pätäri comforting about wrapping up 2017-18 Zach Reading warm with the smell of bon res and Vicky Wilkes reworks in the air. And of course, Editor - Emma Jewkes Music - Lizzy Dillon Alex Curnow Christmas is just peeking over the Deputy - Finnian Shardlow TV - Jordan King Arron Williams horizon too but I’ll leave that for News - Isabella Timpany Games Film - Megan Richards Usman Payne another editorial. Deputy News - Aleksandra Kozlowska Books - Beth Smith Francesca Sciarrillo Elise Skeels-Caldwell ----- Sport - Katie Tew Lifestyle - Catrin Jones James Tanner Politics - Kayleigh Lavornia Food & Drink - Paige Brook Josh McMullan The views presented hereinafter Comment -Simrad Prasad Fashion - Sash Deacon Carys McMillan do not represent the views of Seren Environment - Hannah Limberger Mental Wellbeing - Olivia Jones Megan-Rose MacDonald Bangor, Bangor Students’ Union or Science - Laura Aspin Creative Corner - Leia Tewnion Dan Nelder Bangor University. Travel - Jack Carr-Brickles Photographer - Danny Mo at Katy Pearce Beth Rayner ----- Arts & Culture - Chloe Heath Technical Advisor - Daniel Turner Jack Newton Seren is printed by NWN Media. 4 Seren | October Issue 2017 NEWS Bangor: e Sustainable Bangor University Lecturer joins a University global group of Microso Innovative

ou may have noticed our University looking tidier than Educators usual thanks to our Waste YAwareness Week (WAW) and Gwen Holland, coordinator for Bangor’s environmental performance and organiser of WAW. e week was jam-packed with various activities happening around the University in an e ort to promote the implemen- tation of awareness-raising actions about sustainable resource and waste management. e sustainability lab teamed up with Campus Life, Halls of Residence, Student Housing, Keep Wales Tidy (KWT), the Chartered Institution of Waste Mananagment (CIWM) and Gywnedd Council to raise aware- ness about waste reduction, product reuse and material recycling strate- gies. e actions implemented by the WAW team were addressing the ‘3 Rs’ Reduce, Recycling and Reuse. e week began with visits from ad- visors who answered questions and gave recycling advice to students in almost 300 di erent  ats across stu- dent halls. Keep Wales tidy led two litter picks with student volunteers at both Friddoedd and St Mary’s site. An information sharing day was held in the University’s Main Arts reception area on ursday, which also o ered opportunities for a professional quali-  cations and a career in waste. Bangor University also partnered up with Makerere University in Uganda to deliver WAW across continents. e Makerere also participated in litter picking, rubbish sorting and educating the university through the use of post- By ALEKSANDRA a positive impact on the progress outstanding professional tools and 21st century learning into their ers and stickers around the campus. KOZLOWSKA and development of students, when pedagogy to the School of Education classrooms, is another important ere was also an exhibition display- combined together. students so that they can inspire aspect of the program. ing ecochairs, earrings and other items wen Davies from Bangor Each year over 6,000 educators earners and promote e ective Anthony Salcito, Vice President, to explore the possibilities of giving University’s School of are selected worldwide to join MIE collaboration in their classrooms.” Worldwide Education, Microso waste material a second life. Education has been selected Expert program for their excellence e scheme allows educators said: “Microso Innovative Experts Gwen Holland, leader of WAW said asO Microso Innovative Educator in teaching and learning. to exchange ideas and grow are inspiring examples of educators “Bangor has positioned itself as e (MIE) Expert. Owen Davies said: “I feel privileged professionally as well as network applying new ways of teaching and Sustainable University, and waste is a e award recognizes the power to be part of the worldwide globally and gain recognition. learning in their classrooms that big part of its impact on the environ- of teachers with the passion for community of Microso Innovative Development of new and innovative motivate and empower them to ment and on the local community. It is new technologies in education and Educator Expert, my goal is to bring techniques that they can incorporate achieve more.” therefore vital that we improve our re- duce-reuse-recycle rates and cut down on how much waste we are sending to land ll. To do this we need everyone to pull together - students, sta and visitor, which means that communi- cation is key. WAW was organised to do just that, strengthen communica- Bangor student’s baby dies a er tion in order to show people simple, everyday ways of how they can make a di erence.” drinking camphor oil

By ALEKSANDRA KO only breathing every  ve to ten sec- ZLOWSKA onds. ere was lots of oil on her cloth- arents have been warned a er an ing. She was foaming at the mouth too 11-month-old Leila lost her  ght and looking through me. I was shaking. for life a er she spent over a week It’s incredible how you feel – I still can’t inP intensive care, hooked up to appara- stand still.” Jessica urged other parents tus to allow her breathe. Jessica Landim, to vigilant over this herbal remedy, used 23, law student at Bangor University, in many chest rubs. She added: “ ese from Toxteth in Liverpool, described are household essentials, and I don’t how she had been at home when the ac- think people realise how serious it can cident happened. She said: “She started get – we didn’t.” Paying tribute to her coughing in a desperate way – I thought ‘beautiful baby girl’, she said: “She had she was choking.” “She was having the biggest smile and that she isn’t smil- mini-seizures, her lips turned blue and ing now is not right. To me, she’s still really big. en her tongue was rolling alive. She’ll always live – whether it’s around out of her mouth and she was just in my heart, she will live on.” October Issue 2017 | Seren 5 BANGOR UNIVERSITY LEADS A Woman rescued a er SCIENCE AND INNOVATION climbing AUDIT Snowdon during Storm Brian

Eco-Innovation Partnership, which to leading the collaboration with col- e Pro Vice-Chancellor at Bangor By ALEKSANDRA will analyze how the area could rise up leagues across the country on what University said: “Studies show that KOZLOWSKA to the world-leading standard in the promises to be an exciting initiative public investment in the science base development of low carbon and eco- relevant to the UK Industrial Strategy. generates returns of at least 20% per he UK Government has cho- innovative products, processes and “ ere is clear evidence of a link annum in the private sector, so it is sen Bangor University to lead services. between Research and Development clear that Universities make a major a Science and Innovation e South Wales Crucible is an- spending and national productiv- contribution to the success of the UK TAudit of the North West Nuclear Arc other audit that Bangor University is ity, and these audits will allow us to economy and job creation.” Consortium, and to participate as in a partnership with. It will examine examine the impact such activity has While making the announcement, Jo partners in two other audits. Audits smart manufacturing, energy, agri- on existing and potential economic Johnson, who is the UK Government’s will map infrastructure strengths, local tech as well as steel and health innova- growth.”A key objectives of the Science Universities and Science Minister woman was rescued a er research as well as innovation. tion. Professor Jo Rycro -Malone, Pro and Innovation audits is to foster col- stated that the audit process has al- climbing Snowdon during Together with support from the Vice-Chancellor at Bangor University laboration between local businesses ready helped to bring together Local Storm Brian, when winds Welsh Government, North West said: “We’re delighted to have been and universities, local authorities and Enterprise Partnerships and the Areached 125mph. She was hiking the England LEPs, the University of selected to lead this audit and to par- enterprise partnerships. It would also Devolved Administration equivalents Llanberis path, not far from the half- Manchester’s Dalton Institute and the ticipate in another two. Our success cultivate identi cation as well as vali- as well as businesses and universities way house café, when she was blown National Nuclear Laboratory, Bangor re ects the expertise we have in en- dation areas of potential global com- to outline the opportunities for invest- over. Around 16 Llanberis Rescue University will lead an audit into the vironmental and nuclear engineering petitive advantages across the UK ment and regional growth and identify volunteers helped rescue the woman North West Nuclear Arc Consortium. research and innovation. and invigorate future o ers for local strength in numerous sectors as well as which took around 4 hours. is was e University is also a part “Bangor University looks forward investment. disciplines across the UK. their 200th rescue this year. On a of the North West Coastal Arc stretcher they carried her down the mountain along the path which was “like a river” in the extreme weather conditions. e woman sustained in- juries to her  ngers and ankle and Woman jailed a er hiding drugs down was taken, by ambulance, to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor by paramedics. Chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue her bra on way to music festival Team, Rob Johnson said “She was as- (drug sold as an alternative to ecstasy) sessed for her injuries by a casualty By ALEKSANDRA valued at £560-580,” the barrister carer, and a team paramedic, and then KOZLOWSKA added. Ms Tomos said that Williams evacuated by stretcher back down the was not arrested at the time but a er Llanberis path. By now the path was ngharad Carol Jones was the analysis of a mobile phone seized running like a river. We encourage found with £500 worth of from Jones, text messages she had anyone who is going up Snowdon to illegal drugs in her underwear received contributed to a further check the weather  rst. If people want whenA she was stopped by police en investigation. A er a search of his advice, in winds above 30mph avoid route to Glass Butter Beach in north home and six mobile phones, evidence steep ridges where there’s potential to Wales. At Caernarfon Crown Court, of an active involvement in the supply be blown o , above 50mph you need Jones admitted possessing ecstasy of illegal drugs was revealed. Both to think whether you really want to and the recreational drug TFMPP Jones and Williams had pleaded go up and above 70mph it’s very dan- with an intent to supply and was also guilty at an early stage and Jones had gerous.” Mr Johnson added: “Lots of sentenced to 18 months in jail. Jordan no previous convictions, pointed out people who go up Snowdon are inex- Ross Williams, 24, from Bangor, who defending Dafydd Roberts. He added perienced and don’t know it is going to was driver of the car has been jailed that Williams had admitted taking be three times windier on the summit for two years a er illegal substances controlled substances, however was than it is in the car park. were handed to the police. F on willing admit the issues. Investigating Tomos, prosecuting, said Williams o cer, PC Barbara Roberts of North was driving a black BMW car near Wales Police told the court “ ose few Llanbedrog on August 19th last year. in our communities who supply class e stop was a part of an operation A controlled drugs must realise there Fancy writing launched by North Wales Police is a consequence to their actions and targeting vehicles making their way to they will go to prison. “Williams and Glass Butter Beach at Llanbedrog. Ms Jones were arrested a er a pre-planned for Seren News? Tomos said: “ ey were asked if there operation aimed at preventing A class were drugs in the vehicle” and Jones drugs being sold to young people at a passed a container to o cers, which music festival and potentially exposing Contact Us: contained ecstasy. She told o cers the them to risk. Our goal was achieved drugs were for her own use. “Twelve and a large quantity of controlled small bags of ecstasy, valued £60, were drugs were seized. As a result people [email protected] found along with 14 bags of TFMPP were kept safe.” 6 Seren | October Issue 2017 NEWS Storm Ophelia Bangor University washes up swarms lecterer recieves of killer jelly sh on lifetime contribution Gwynedd beaches award A Bangor University lecturer has the Welsh experience and setting the inHealth Services. been recognised for her lifetime of international context. She has also She is commissioned by the Welsh work in welsh language provision contributed to the work of various government to lead LLAIS, the Welsh in healthcare. Gwerfyl Roberts, boards and task groups, o en advising language awareness methodology a senior lecturer at the School of the Welsh Government, and her support hub for the National Institute Health Sciences received the Lifetime expertise has made a di erence and for Social Care and Health Research Contribution Award at the 'More an had a positive in uence on public (NISCHR). Just Words 2017' ceremony. policy in Wales”. Gwerfyl is a member of the Welsh e event celebrates the importance On collecting the award, Gwerfyl Government Task Group for Welsh of Welsh language in health, social Roberts said “I feel it a privilege and in the Health Service; and Ministerial services and social care. e award was great honour to receive this award. Steering Group for the 2012-2015 presented by Andrew Goodall chief I feel so lucky to have been able to strategic framework for Welsh executive of the NHS in Wales. combine two areas of work so close language service in health, social Mr Goodhall said: “I now have to my heart, promoting the Welsh service and social care. the honour of presenting a lifetime language and healthcare”. A lead  gure in Welsh-medium s a result of Storm Ophelia, venomous tentacles around twelve achievement award to an individual Gweryl has a busy couple of months provision in nurse education, she Gwynedd beaches have meters long. who has been an inspiration and ahead where she will travel to Ottawa also represents the health disciplines been plagued with the lethal Although they are truly fascinating APortuguese 'Man O' War' jelly sh. in appearance, Barry Davis, Gwynedd worked tirelessly to improve the quality for an international conference, on the academic board of the new all of bilingual health care provision for societe sante en francais and is co- Wales Welsh-medium Coleg Cymraeg ere has been sightings on more than Council Maritime O cer urges the years. chairing Canada's Health Standards Cenedlaethol established in 2011. 31 separate beaches along the coast of public to not touch the creatures. A “She has published innovative Organisation (HSO) Technical Wales. sting from one of these jelly sh is typi- work on various topics, outlining Commitee for communication e deadly creatures were carried to cally extremely painful, leaving whip- British waters by strong westerly winds like red welts on the body. from the Mid-Atlantic. e 'Man O' Barry Davis stresses that anyone War', also known as ' oating terrors', stung must “seek medical help imme- look similar to a de ated balloon, they diately and report the incident to the All smiles at Bangor are purple/blue in colour and have Maritime and Country Park service.” 10K and half marathon An Eerie Monday 'm sure any long distance runner Garth Pier stretching over the Menai the City Of York club who completed will agree that running is always Straits and back to the city centre. the race with a gun time of 1 hour 25 better with a view. Bangor's 10K e majestic mountains on the minutes and 1 second. andI half marathon competitors were horizon paired with Menai's beautiful Women's 1st place went to Emma Morning in for a treat this year, with arguably waters o ered a dazzling distraction Bailey of Barlick Fell Runners with one of the most scenic routes in North from the tired muscles of the runners. a time of 1 hour 33 minutes and 35 Wales, boasting breathtaking views e weather ceased to disappoint seconds. For the 10K, Russell Bentley of Anglesey, Snowdonia and the sur- on the day, cool but dry – ideal for of Eryi Harriers held 1st position, rounding coastlines. running. e attendees were a mixture completed in 33 minutes and 37 e race began at 9am starting from of seasoned athletes from various seconds and for women's Sian Beck the City Centre's Clock Tower, out clubs all over the UK and sponsored from Prestatyn with a time of 43 to the coastline, into the spectacular fun runners. minutes and 47 seconds. Penrhyn Castle Estate, back and along In 1st position came Robert Fox of

Photo by Will Philpin

hose who ventured outdoors on blue light to be scattered, making the Monday morning will have wit- sky appear red. Later that day North nessed the sun that brought the Wales o cially became the windi- Tcity to a stand still and  ooded social est place in the UK as ex-hurricane media with photographs of an unmis- Ophelia battered the region. takably red sun. Wind speeds hit 90mph leaving Bangor wasn't the only place to expe- thousands without power, more than rience the red hue, it was initially seen 1,000 calls were made for assistance over the entire of Wales and West of on Monday night. e University was England before spreading to the rest of forced to cancel lectures from 2pm the country. onwards and students were warned e 'hurricane' sun is thought to not to travel through College Park, have been caused by tropical air and Menai Woods and Treborth gardens dust blown over from the sahara by during the a ernoon and evening. e the strong winds, as well as, debris extreme weather is not expected to from the forest  res in Portugal and end soon, as Hurricane Brian is soon Spain. approaching and will hit later in the e dust caused shorter wavelength week. October Issue 2017 | Seren 7

Bangor KFC Bangor Student 1 of 20 worldwide to slammed receive the Diana Legacy Award a er student makes horri c discovery

by ISABELLA TIMPANY

Bangor University student was le in disgust a er she realised the ‘Double Down’ burger Ashe has been served at the fast food restaurant was in-fact raw. e burger, which only recently launched in the UK, is considered the USA’s best selling KFC burger. e breadless ‘Double Down’ burger, which has proved to be considerably less popular in the UK, is unique as the burger uses two pieces of chicken to form the bun. e psychology student reported she initially thought the chicken ‘tasted ““Volunteering teaches me about cooperation, strange', a er pulling apart the  llet she was shocked to  nd it was completely pink. Immediately she returned to the about compasion and about myself” KFC where she was refunded. She later Eighteen year old sports, health and Before reaching University she had co-hosting the Diana Inspire Awards diagnosed deaf at the age of 3, she took to Twitter to criticise the fast food xercise student Elan Mon Gilford already achieved a 1st Dan Black Belt in Cardi this November. relies heavily on her lip reading skills joint, “Your sta at the Bangor Wales from Llanfairpwll is 1 out of 20 young in Shukokai karate and kickboxing, a In describing her volunteer work, and what she can hear with her hearing Store seemed too busy to actually cook people worldwide to receive the Diana gold medal in karate at the UKASKO Elan said: “I volunteer because it aids. However, this has not gotten in the  llets properly today.” Despite not falling ill a er consuming Legacy award for her outstanding national competition in 2012, as well continuously teaches me something the way of her coaching. some of the raw meat, she vows not to commitment to sport volunteer work. as representing North West Wales new about other people, about co- She address her disability with step foot in the KFC for a long time. e award, in the name of Diana in Netball and attaining numerous operation, about compassion and the children at the beginning of the e consumption of raw chicken can Princess of Wales, recognises those leadership and coaching quali cations. about myself. Young people have session and then carries on as normal. have serious consequences, it can who dedicate their own time to As well as the volunteering, Elan real enthusiasm to make the world a She stresses that disability doesn’t carry e. coli or salmonella to name a changing the lives of others. Elan works as a karate instructor at healthier and better place, whether have to a ect what you can do as few harmful bacteria, which can result spends a staggering 2000 hours per Pritchard’s Martial Arts in Caernarfon. by being inspirational, enterprising or she continues her love of sport at the in stomach cramps, fever, diarrhoea year volunteering, she spends this Along with e Diana Award comes through generosity.” university and is delighted to have and vomiting. time coaching and mentoring children more responsibility, Elan holds Elan has faced many challenges made Bangor’s  rst team in Netball. It appears many agree with Molly's poor opinion of the store. On trip in hockey, rugby, athletics and netball. an ambassadorial role and will be throughout her life. A er being advisor the store is rated a less than impressive 2.5 stars out of 5. 4% of the enai bridge is home to the public rated it 'excellent' and a much larger percentage of 36% rate the oldest, smallest and quite KFC as 'terrible'. A number of people possibly most charming describing it as 'the worst' KFC they Mhouse on Anglesey. e Porthaethwy/ Little House On  e Menai have ever visited. Bangor ferryhouse (also known as the Cambria Inn) was built in 1688. e tiny building has only one room which measures at 98sq. . It is  tted with an original 17th century  replace, the walls are made from rubble masonry and it retains its original grouted slate roof. e historical treasure went under the hammer in early October with a guide price of just £10,000 - £15,0000. is extraordinary little house, with its breathtaking views, gathered enormous amounts of interest from across the UK and overseas. Unsurprisingly, the highly sought a er property smashed the guide price and sold for £33,000. We look forward to seeing what the new owners have in store for the tiny cottage. 8 Seren | October Issue 2017 POLITICS TRUMP VS. KNEELING FOOTBALL PLAYERS ing the ritual-like performance of the from a di erent country and she did One of my friends, a girl whose father it is disrespectful to kneel during the by KAYLEIGH LAVORNIA national anthem, Trump has lashed not support just ‘one nation, under was an immigrant from Egypt, got a pledge of allegiance or national an- back at the players, calling them out God.’ Once the administration caught phone call home in the midsts of the them or any patriotic gathering alike, midst the current epidemic of on their lack of respect for the veterans wind of this, she was ordered to stand chaos and the administration  at out I  nd it would be unpatriotic to sup- natural disasters that are plagu- who fought and died to defend that during the salute or else consequences asked if she was engaging in terroristic press those who are displeased with ing the United States, coupled anthem. would be met. activities. Over the phone to the Egyp- government. If anyone tries to sup- Awith a failing tax reform and lack of is ordeal reminds me of a very Nevertheless, she continued to sit tian father of this girl. I cannot make press them, people will stand together. legislation regarding health care, the personal and small-scale encounter during the pledge, and received back- this up. Nearly instantaneously, the ad- I grew up in a country where I was Trump administration is staying in I had with the American  ag during lash because of it. Once the rest of ministration caught their mistake and given the choice and the freedom to touch with their morals and tackling my time in the American education the school caught wind of what the gave up in trying to punish people for defend others and protest as I please, the issue that’s been on the forefront system. It all began with a young girl school’s administration was attempt- sitting during the pledge of allegiance. and that is the beauty of it. And as for of all of our minds; football players. in her freshman year of high school, ing to do, many of us decided to sit Some of us continued sitting, some of the pettiness of Donald Trump; con- Amongst a recent surge of NFL players who, during the daily reciting of the down with her. In response, the ad- us did not. gratulations, more people are kneeling kneeling, locking arms, and otherwise pledge of allegiance, refused to stand ministration gave everyone who sat e moral of the story is, when now than ever before. protesting against police brutality dur- and salute the  ag, as her family came detention, or at least attempted to. posed with the question as to whether

When is the right time to talk about gun control in the US to gun control matters in the United  rearms in his hotel room, and even States, and in 2016, there were 14 no- need to be made, it should be evident n October 1st, 2017, America States following massacres of this na- more were found in his home. Each of table mass shootings. by now that the current means of deal- su ered the most deadly mass ture tends to be universally unprogres- these  rearms were purchased legally is behavior creates an environ- ing with this crisis is not working. If shooting in United States his- sive. eir philosophy is that in the within the United States, along with ment in which smaller scale shoot- there is a perfect time to talk about tory.O In Las Vegas, 64-year-old Stephen midsts of tragedy, the su ering of oth- the thousands of rounds of ammuni- ings are made somewhat irrelevant gun control legislation, it is now, be- Paddock, who lived in the local area, ers should not be turned into a politi- tions found in his vehicle. is behav- when reporting on gun violence. On fore the next crisis occurs. injured 546 and killed 58 concertgoers cal debate. However, if the best time to ior and the allowance of it is particu- October 18th, 5 people were shot in If you would like to donate to the by  ring a number of automatic weap- talk about gun control is not when gun larly alarming, and the surge of mass a Maryland o ce park, and the news families and victims of the Las Vegas ons out of the window of the 32nd control has hit its weakest point, then shootings in the United States within hardly made headlines. ere is clearly shooting, donations can be made to  oor hotel room he was stationed in when is the best time? recent years is even more so. Just this a major issue regarding gun violence the veri ed GoFundMe page titled across the street. Traditionally, the e gunman involved in the Las year alone, there have been 13 nota- within the United States, and although ‘Las Vegas Victims’ Fund’. stance taken by politicians in regards Vegas shooting was found with 23 ble mass shootings within the United it is heavily debatable what changes October Issue 2017 | Seren 9 POLITICS  e Rohingya Crisis; Years In  e Making

by KAYLEIGH LAVORNIA independence from British control in 500,000 refugees, whereas countries of regions of India, which led Kiren making, despite only making headlines 1948, the Rohingya people were not such as the United States have taken Rijiju, Home Minister of India, to recently. In the midsts of these yanmar, a country in acknowledged as an ethnic group of in utmost of 13,000 refugees. Other announce a mass deportation of any tensions, the UN representative of the Southeast Asia with a the country. Instead, they have been countries such as ailand and e Rohingya refugees residing in the county is stepping down this month population of approximately and continue to be regarded as illegal Gambia have stated that in the event of country. amidst allegations that she suppressed M53 million, has reached western immigrants from Bangladesh. Since refugees turning up at the border, they Despite the allowance of Rohingya reports of the events, in addition to headlines recently in regards to the the 1970s, Myanmar troops have would not turn anyone away. Malaysia refugees into a number of neighboring attempting to silence those speaking increasing tensions between the been raiding Rohingya villages and and Indonesia have agreed to provide countries, the means in which the out against the recent incidents taking Rohingya people and the Myanmar performing unspeakable acts, which temporary refuge. Rohingya people must  ee are place in Myanmar. ere is currently government. e Rohingya people, are regarded by many as an attempt at India, which is one of the closest dangerous and debilitating. Many no replacement in sight. a Muslim minority in the Rakhine ethnic cleansing. bordering countries to Myanmar, die on treacherous boat rides in an If you are interested in alleviating state, are subject to horrendous acts of Many attempt to  ee to bordering is refusing Rohingya refugees on attempt to escape, while others are the refugee crisis, donations to Muslim humanity on a day to day basis. When Southeast Asian states, but millions the grounds that it is a threat to the tortured at the hands of the Myanmar Aid, one of the only British Muslim Myanmar, which was previously are still displaced, or worse, unable country’s security. However, 40,000 government. ese intense religious charities, would be greatly appreciated. to leave. Bangladesh has taken in over refugees have been found in a number tensions has been decades in the regarded as Burma, gained their Austrian Election Goes Right-Wing Puerto Ricans are US Citizens

s of late, the United States has mated that the damage done by Hurri- ments of these territories. ese ter- mately 70 billion dollars in public debt, su ered from a fair number cane Maria will cost the United States ritories are known as unincorporated in addition to now being plagued with of natural disasters, ranging government approximately anywhere organized territories, although there the reparations following Hurricane Afrom hurricanes in Texas and Florida between 45 and 95 billion USD. are a number of other types of terri- Maria. In a recent referendum held in to raging forest  res in California. One e origins of Puerto Rico’s links tories being held under United States June of this year, 97 percent of voters disaster that became relevant to the to the United States are complex power as well. e US constitution is voted in favor of Puerto Rico achiev- United States government is the recent and convoluted, but current legisla- only required to be enacted in incor- ing statehood. Regardless, Puerto Rico damages caused by Hurricane Maria tion de nes it as a territory, although porated territories. has not yet been granted that privilege, in Puerto Rico. Since 1917, residents it is considered foreign to the US in a Given the unincorporated status and the island is su ering now more of Puerto Rico have been granted both domestic sense. Guam, the Northern that is currently held over Puerto Rico, than ever. Puerto Rican and United States citi- Mariana Islands, and the United States there are a number of loopholes avail- If you would like to donate to the zenship. is means that in addition Virgin Islands are also all regarded able to the United States government Hurricane Maria relief fund, the Brit- n the recent Austrian elections, to all the disasters that hit mainland as US territories, but none have been when enacting legislation regarding ish Red Cross is doing fantastic work conservative politician Sebastian United States, the US must now pay to awarded statehood, which has created Puerto Rico. Because of these loop- and would greatly appreciate any do- Kurz won the majority vote, mak- help aid Puerto Rico as well. It is esti- ongoing issues for the local govern- holes, Puerto Rico is already approxi- nations. ingI him the youngest leader in the European Union at only 31 years old. Kurz ran under the OVP, otherwise known as the Austrian People’s Party, and founded his campaign mainly upon promises of lowering taxes and limiting ‘political islam’. e most alarming of his campaign promises, however, is his continu- ously suppressive legislation regarding immigrants. He and his party were strongly in favor for the prohibition of full faced veils in courts and schools, a piece of legislation which was passed in January of this year. ese factors have been an area of concern for more liberal countries within the European Union, but has earned Kurz support with many right- wing politicians. Given the early nature of this election, it is still too soon to de- termine just how well Kurz will follow through with these promises. Debating Union  is Month – Globalism vs. Nationalism by KAYLEIGH LAVORNIA discussion, however, tended to lean common trend for debaters to believe freely between other countries. Despite these con icting viewpoints, towards whether or not immigration that some cultures are historically Overall, a consensus was reached the Debating Union is an extremely n October 17th, the Bangor should take a global or national incapable of integrating within other in the last few minutes of the debate, tolerant space, with all opinions shared University Debating Union approach, since it was determined societies functionally and e ortlessly. where each debater was given time being respected as equal and valid. tackled the topics of globalism early on that economic globalization is However, it was the opinion of others to answer the question posed in their e Bangor University Debating andO nationalism by posing the a positive economic approach for the that a nationalistic point of view own terms. As to whether or not Union meets every Tuesday from question, ‘is globalism vs. nationalism majority of countries. tends to allow the cherry picking of globalism vs. nationalism is the new 7 to 9 PM in Main Arts. For more the new political divide’? e debate Many of the members of the debate immigrants who will provide a positive divide, that question is still heavily information, you can join their started o with a general rundown held the ideology that nationalism is impact within society. It was also debated, but it was still universally Facebook page, or contact the union’s of what globalization is, which is something that should be treasured, noted that some  nd it hypocritical for accepted that this divide is not in president Natalia Taylor-Aurrekoetxea essentially the elimination of barriers and does not necessarily have to be a country to want to close its borders, any way new, just seemingly on at [email protected] in terms of trade and immigration. e a far right subject area. It was also a yet still allow its citizens to emigrate the forefront of everyone’s minds. 10 Seren | October Issue 2017 COMMENT Borderline Controversial! o ensive you might come across to eventually adopt this ignorant by SIMRAN PRASAD to someone else. There are many mind-set. People don’t really see women in the 1980s. One of the times I’ve heard someone say they the problem in dressing up in con- girls in the group had dressed as e’ve approached an excit- are going to dress up as an Arab troversial costumes, because at Oprah, because she wanted to ing time of the year, one because they think it’s funny and the end of the day, they’re ready promote ideologies that Oprah Wthat presents the idea of comical. Growing up in an Arab to take the heat and move on, stands for, such as liberation for dressing up in extravagant cos- country and being so in uenced because the comments they get certain communities, self-love tumes, spooking your  atmates and impacted by the Arab culture, about how bold they’ve been to and acceptance and empowering with gruesome decor, and trying to hear someone say that the tra- pull it o are far more outweighed women and men alike. Seeing a to convince yourself you’ll make ditional garments of an Arab is a than that couple comments they girl gang represent such empow- it past seven days after watch- “costume”, usually o ends me and hear that involve people being of- ering women and explain that ing The Ring. Amidst the spooky frankly, is a cause of outrage. How fended. they went with this idea because thrill Halloween brings, one thing can I not take it o ensively when they wanted to spread an empow- usually dampens that spirit; Con- you wish to degrade a culture However, in a way I do under- ering message, really touched my troversial Halloween Costumes! publicly, one I’m so respectful and stand why people commit to heart, and made me appreciate There’s nothing worse than head- appreciative of, and call it a funny the brave move of dressing up the thought behind this. ing out to Academi on Hallow- and comical costume? There are in a controversial costume. It een night and seeing someone many examples of people saying does catch your attention, and There is so much turmoil and dressed up as Cecil the Lion bust- similar things, and usually I always it does make you think about con ict in our world already, and ing a couple moves on the dance come to one conclusion; these why they’ve decided to dress as by encouraging positive depic-  oor. When I see things like this, people are ignorant. that particular entity. I do admire tions of people, or by spreading two particular thoughts usually the bravery people have when it the message in uential people run in my mind: They do not understand the comes to taking a risk, and I do before us have spread, will help depth or seriousness of what think that as long it doesn’t cross inform you, and people around 1) Out of all the things you could they say, and think that because a boundary and become racially you that as a team called human- creatively dress up as, why would they cover it up with the pretext or politically o ensive, then it’s a ity, we have a job that requires you choose something that of “Halloween”, it gives them the win-win situation. People don’t promoting the good and trying sparks that much controversy? 2) right to say and act however they get o ended and you succeed in our best to not let the ignorance That costume is bold enough to like. Unfortunately, these people coming up with a brilliant cos- and negativity cloud the good catch anyone’s attention, and by do not seem to realise the seri- tume idea! Frankly, I think this that is present around us. thinking those thoughts, we are ousness of their actions. By saying is the best way to make a posi- presented with two sides of de- things like this, or dressing up in tive impression, and encourage At the end of the day, I think put- bate regarding the topic. a controversial costume, you feed nothing but appreciation when it ting across your thoughts when the ignorance in a vicious cycle. comes to your costume. you don’t understand the bigger In a way, I understand the rea- You make other people believe picture can come across as bold, soning behind dressing up as a that the limited knowledge they One Halloween, I came across a but be classed as insensitive. Let’s controversial entity. You have the know about a culture, or person, group of girls that all dressed up start putting across our thoughts power to ignite many emotions in or even a tragic occurrence that as di erent successful women once we have su cient knowl- people around you. There’s out- involved an animal, is everything from history. Some of the cos- edge regarding it, and let’s make rage, anger, humour and appre- there is to the topic. There is no tumes depicted amazing in u- it a point to impact those around ciation to name a few. To be able further information, no need to ential women, such as Rosie the us positively, whilst still pulling to have the capacity to do that seek out more information and Riveter, the iconic depiction of o a Halloween look that creates presents a validation that peo- become better informed. By do- strength in a female worker. She a cause for applause! ple really appreciate sometimes. ing this, people start to believe was the face of the “We Can Do It” However, there’s no saying how an ignorant mind-set. They start poster, which served to empower

dreamLife a reality be instead spent On Mars? by ABI ROBINSON on conserving the world we cur- rently inhabit and solving the his week Elon Musk, the CEO problems we face as a society of the company Space X, an- daily? World hunger. Homeless- Tnounced that colonization ness. Both are serious issues with of Mars could begin as early as increasing annual gures. But on 2024. Exporting humans and cre- the other hand, could taking the ating a society on Mars has been risk and moving to Mars also be a dream of his for over a decade the answer. now, but at ten billion pounds a head to send a person to the red Personally, I don’t think that planet, is Musk’s dream a little colonization will be possible in too out of reach? 2024 as Mars is still classed as an uninhabitable mountainous rock This idea does have positive of sand and dust, and I’m not repercussions; colonizing Mars sure that I’d like Musk to prove would reduce population, save me wrong either. I enjoy living resources and increase the re- on planet Earth, I feel an uproot- gion of space we have available ing of moving to a new house is for use on Earth, but would this a big enough deal for me, never encourage people to relax about mind moving planets! But what reserving our resources and pro- might be unsettling for me may tecting our planet? And who’s be an exciting change for some- to say that Mars would provide body else. us with reliable resources in the future? I just know that if I moved to Mars I’d miss the beauty of this Couldn’t the money spent on world and the history we’ve making this colonization of Mars worked so hard to establish. October Issue 2017 | Seren 11 COMMENT

Tattooa turn would he be at a disadvantage in a workplace that reliesMuch? on frequent tled to theirs. body modi cations, not just strictly by ABI ROBINSON because of the art he has decided to interaction with customers. In the U.K., there is no law that tattoos but body piercings and hair permanently paint on his body? Then there’s the other side: the side protects individuals with tattoos colour too. his week, I read an article on Let’s explore the two sides to this that has my agreement. A tattoo is against discrimination, but that Unfortunately, as of late, there Trill! Magazine’s website about argument: something personal to an individual doesn’t mean people aren’t continu- seems to be no further progress le- TL.A. rapper, Arnold Gutierrez and their life. It does not physically ing the battle to change that. There gally with this ongoing campaign, who had a portrait of Anne Frank We can introduce the saying ‘beau- impact their skill set or their men- have been lists of petitions, includ- but that doesn’t mean to say that tattooed onto his face. Now Arnold’s ty is in the eyes of the beholder’ for tal capacity. Unless the tattoo can ing one made by a man committed more and more people aren’t having work is music, where your fashion, the rst side of the argument. What bring personal o ence to a person or enough that he changed his name their own opinion on this. It’s the year daily and life experiences are at the may appear attractive and appealing group of people, I don’t understand by deed poll to King of Land King of 2017 and body art and the way in heart of your craft. He doesn’t have to one person, may be the opposite why appearance is something that Body Art The Extreme Ink-Ite (previ- which we wish to embrace our own a uniform that he’s required to wear to another and can appear quite dis- should be considered. Do we live in ously Mathew Whelan) who is more uniqueness is more widespread and daily and he doesn’t have to worry tasteful. Some people adore tattoos that much of a shallow-minded soci- famously known as the U.K.’s most accepted, as it should be! about any piercings. He may need to while some people hate them. So, to ety that this is still a dispute amongst tattooed man. His campaign is pri- So here’s to celebrating our iden- remove the hygienic regulations of a avoid the dispute, why not eliminate workplaces? But as I am entitled to marily focused on protecting the tity, tattooed or not tattooed! workplace, but if Arnold’s career took them from the situation? Especially my opinion, other people are enti- employment status of people with

Did you really just say that? by SIMRAN PRASAD as harsh or unpleasant when in con- of euphemisms. It provides the idea rocky situation. If we use them for versation. To be honest, all of us tend of a safe space, and encourages dia- the sole purpose of diplomatically et me paint a picture for you, to use this idea on a daily basis. We logue, that leads to con ict being conveying information, are we really you’re at work, just nished a tend to use softer words, comforting handled via a softer approach. How- beating around the bush? Or are we L9-5 shift and you can’t wait to gestures and polite mannerisms in ever, this depends on the person re- just using a mature form of commu- head home, watch TV for a bit and the hopes that the revelation isn’t as ceiving this information. Sometimes nication that introduces ideas from a browse the Internet, adding a million harsh. Problem is, sometimes people people prefer when situations are softer standpoint? things to your shopping cart because prefer things being said directly. In resolved head on and direct dia- The concept of Euphemisms is you’re set to receive your paycheck some ways, euphemisms are seen logue is present. This encourages any contextually hard to completely un- next week! Only, right before you can as a valid excuse to beat around the negative feelings of frustration to be derstand, but if it aids helping peo- step out at exactly 5pm, your Boss bush and address an issue in a way voiced out, and in a way, any emo- ple come to terms with complexities, takes you aside and says the com- that it isn’t taken too seriously. How- tions in the situation are let out then such as the loss of a loved one, or pany has decided to downsize and ever, there are various sides to this and there, instead of having any hard similar situations that need a softer you are o cially left with no job. That argument: feelings later on. approach, maybe using these is the was pretty diplomatic of your Boss to Using euphemisms is essentially a So when we think about the over- way to go. As long as people under- say considering the business is actu- way to communicate, an approach all idea, are Euphemisms valid in stand and don’t take o ense to the ally cutting jobs. So why did he use many people are receptive to. In terms of getting a point across using reasons behind why someone is us- the word downsize instead? Is that fact, people that are more empathic a softer approach? Or are they just ing a Euphemism, then in my eyes, it meant to soften the blow? in terms of their personality, have a unnecessary and should we just say appears to be a mature approach in The concept of euphemisms re- tendency to prefer this route, as it in- things we mean directly? The gen- conversation, and a tool to make use volves around the idea that a mild troduces the thought, harsh remark eral concept of Euphemisms is that of in numerous situations. or indirect word can be substituted or negative idea more diplomatically they are used to calm down a tense for a word that doesn’t come across than when people do not make use situation rather than fuel an already Get in touch and let us know if you’d like speci c topics to be discussed, or better yet, if you’d like to write for Comment! Comment is a section dedicated to exploring people’s opinions on various topics, so let us know if you’d like to be involved! Find me on Social Media!!!

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By CATRIN JONES

ruelty free makeup is on the up and we can see a trend of cult brands following in the foot- Photography by Danny Mo at Csteps of nature savvy Lush and Body Shop. You can  nd a ordable cruelty free (and some vegan) makeup on the high street as well as high end and luxury brands o ering an alternative, a brand to suit every budget! Purchasing cruelty free makeup demonstrates a PUSHING PAST THE conscious e ort to prevent the harm that comes to animals in the testing process of certain products. Due to big brands not being obliged to tell STEREOTYPES you their status regarding animal cruelty it can sometimes be di cult to understand the full facts of your beauty product. As a consumer you TOWARDS A MODERN are le wondering, is this brand cruelty free? Do they test on animals? For UK companies, animal testing has been banned since 1998 but with NEW BREED OF the rise of over-seas companies it is di cult to decipher their methods and the process they go through to give us a ordable makeup. To make your life CONSERVATIONIST easier I have produced a list of some (but by no means all) beauty brands by DANNY MOFFAT – including plans for a 500-bed hotel – a Bangor graduate as the forever academic backgrounds unite through that are cruelty free to ensure you can and was eventually acquired by Bangor keen curator, Treborth doesn’t have their interest in conservation and wear your makeup guilt free. or the few people who venture University in 1960 who found the site the same deep pockets as other nature to help with the upkeep of 1. bareMinerals- No testing is done beyond the city limits, they to be ideal for a botanical garden. conservation organisations such as Treborth, o en lured in by the promise on animals whatsoever, nope, nothing, may have stumbled upon the Today the hectares are divided into e National Trust and e RSPB. As of free lunch. Special events are also not at all. eir products also do not picturesqueF area of Treborth on the east native woodland, biodiverse meadows a result, the work put in by volunteer arranged by Treborth including contain any of the following; oils, side of the Menai Strait. Frequented by and an orchard. groups in invaluable to the success fungus forays led by mycology experts, fragrance, preservatives, or damaging people typically labelled “tree hugger” ere are also several greenhouses of the gardens. ese include the barbeque and bon re events on the chemicals. or “eco warrior” and only the most which are each kept at di erent Friends of Treborth and the student beach and academic talks by the 2. Burt’s Bees- From lip balms to dedicated of athletes on their way to temperatures to conserve species from body Students for Treborth Action local Snowdonia Society as well as their new makeup line, Burt’s Bees the nearby running track, Treborth varying global climates. Perhaps most Group (STAG). Both of these groups other organisations and university have been certi ed as cruelty-free Botanical Gardens are a conservation impressive given the small size of the organise their own events to help out academics. by Pet’s Caring Consumer Program. organisation specialising in preserving organisation are the international links in the gardens. STAG is a very active Gone are the days of tweed-clad Unfortunately, their products are not exotic species. Treborth holds through their Two society supported by Undeb Bangor OAPs dominating the stereotypically vegan as the primary ingredient is bees Treborth is located on 18 hectares Dragons Project which partners with and regularly arranges work parties in lacklustre attempts to preserve wax but they are winners of the ‘Best of land which was used as a spoil tip Xishuangbanna Botanical Garden the week as well as a joint day on the endangered species, now is the Natural Beauty Brand’ 2016. during the construction of Britannia in China in the interest of shared  rst Sunday of every month. time of youthful, exciting, diverse 3. Soap and Glory- Soap and Glory Bridge during the 1800s. e site has knowledge and resources. e Friends of Treborth along with conservation. Visit Treborth where are  rmly in the cruelty-free box and held o many development attempts Despite a dedicated team including students from a plethora of di erent botany comes alive and thrives. absolutely none of their products have been tested on animals. eir status as an animal friendly brand is con rmed Can Beef be Green? by their support for ‘FRAME’- Fund World’s First Zero for the Replacement of Animals in ecently a new solution to systems grazers actually produce more Medical Experiments. help lower emissions was put greenhouse gases than they add to the 4. Barry M- Vegan and cruelty- forward. Grass-fed beef, the ground. Further studies also prove free Barry M is a hands down winner. Rapparently new carbon-negative grass-fed beef to actually have a larger Emissions Zone. From mascara to eyeshadow you can alternative to eating meat. Reports carbon footprint than otherwise reared be sure that they have never tested on claim that pasture-raised beef actually meat. – deeming this approach as a he world’s  rst zero-emissions points for electric taxis, and 100 new animals. It goes to show you that you encourages more carbon to be sucked “self-defeating climate strategy”. zone could be seen in London’s charging points for resident vehicles, can love makeup but also love animals into the soil through constant grazing If your hopes of carbon-neutral historic university city of but Oxford says they will need more too. which encourages deeper root meat were just extinguished, then TOxford. is proposal includes the support to follow through with this 5. Anastasia Beverly Hills- e go networks – thus mitigating the impact pay attention to recent research total ban of all polluting vehicles in the new zero-emission zone. to for any makeup artist or makeup of meat consumption. that suggests that small amounts of city centre by the year 2030, with the With the health of Oxford’s residents junkie (I thoroughly recommend However, the Food Climate Research seaweed in cattle feed could drastically phasing out of vehicles in a few small in decline due to the high levels of Modern Renaissance and the brow Network soon spoilt the fun when it reduce methane emissions Better still: areas starting from 2020. toxic air pollution from petrol and pomade). According to PETA is also released new reports, which, although if you really wanted to reduce your Oxford has already seen some he y diesel vehicles, this ban could be the cruelty free, a premium brand that acknowledging that pastured cattle impact on the environment you could, government funding to the sum of answer to restore the long term health produces high quality goods without have the ability to be carbon-negative, perhaps, stop eating meat. £1,300,000 to install new charging of residents’. harming our furry friends. further explain that in the majority of October Issue 2017 | Seren 13 ENVIRONMENT HOW PALM OIL IS THREATENING THE ‘LAST PLACE ON EARTH’

erived from the fruit of the Ecosystem, which is a magical area of Orangutan, indigenous to Borneo, is increasingly depleted rainforest people ‘better’ companies, e.g. those certi ed oil palm tree, palm oil is an dense rainforest and peatlands with the focus of many conservationists. are le having to turn to the palm oil by the RSPO, whom are seeking easy edible vegetable oil found unimaginable beauty and biodiversity. Orangutans are a ‘keystone species’, industry as their only hope, where palm oil free alternatives, are already inD hundreds of products from baked It is the last place on earth where which means their presence is essential they are worked hard but for very little. spurring more companies towards the goods and confectionery, to shampoos Sumatran orangutans, elephants, tigers to the existence of the forest. However, ere is a lot about the palm anti-palm oil movement. e websites and cosmetics; even including cleaning and rhinos coexist in the wild and it in the last 20 years, 90% of suitable oil industry that would suggest of Greenpeace and others make it easy agents and your toothpaste. Today the is home to more than 200 mammals Orangutan habitat has been destroyed impending, undeniable doom, but for you to choose alternatives, with up- average western citizen (like ourselves) and 500 bird species, many of which and approximately 50,000 Orangutans there is hope, maybe. Back in 2004 the to-date comprehensive ‘shame’ lists of consumes over 10 kg of palm oil per cannot be found anywhere else in the have been killed. RSPO (the Roundtable on Sustainable companies that use palm oil as well as year, which has driven demand world. As well as devastating wildlife Palm Oil) was developed in the hope lists of those that don’t. With enough massively: 60,000,000 tonnes of palm e palm oil industry is threatening populations with lack of suitable to curb negative impacts through force and increased awareness more oil are exported annually from the the survival of this area along with habitat this industry is also responsible palm oil development. e RSPO companies will reduce the current main producers. Although originally the rest of the island’s thick rainforest. for animals being burnt, buried alive does not ban deforestation for palm high demands of palm oil. from West Africa, subsequently e transformation process from lush and killed with machetes and guns. oil, and they have faced a lot negative Malaysia and Indonesia soon took over green forest to palm oil plantation In addition to this, deforestation has attention from the likes of Greenpeace, as the highest producers of palm oil requires chopping and burning large increased access to the forest for illegal but this was a much needed  rst step where the industry has currently eaten areas of indigenous forest. Indonesia poachers and wildlife traders: the aim to combating this destruction and away 8 million hectares of Indonesian emits so much smoke with this of many is to collect baby Orangutans they are the only widely accepted rainforest with this  gure expected to practice that they have claimed the and other wild animals for the pet sustainably focused certi cation. Want to increase to 13 million by 2020. title of the third largest contributor to trade, which fetch a high price on the How you can Help write for Why care? greenhouse gases in the world, thus black market. While improved policies and Well, let’s talk about Borneo. Borneo this industry isn’t just destroying areas en there are the people subject to policing is needed in order to protect Seren? is actually the third largest island in with the richest biodiversity on earth major human rights violations: such as areas from the threat of palm oil the world and is comprised of three they are also contributing to climate the indigenous tribes that are removed development, there is something we Contact me on facebook: countries, with Indonesia having the change. from their homes due to development can do. Palm oil is driven by demand, @serenenvironment largest share a er Malaysia and then A third of the over 300,000 of the land and the children who are so we need to impact this. Obviously, the tiny state of Brunei (this place is di erent species found in Borneo forced to work tirelessly for little or the best way would be for everyone to Submissions email: rich with lots of oil). are currently classed as critically no payment for their e orts. People in go completely palm oil free, but this [email protected] Malaysia is home to an area known endangered - homeless due to palm these regions depend on the rainforest is no easy task. However, even small as the ‘last place on earth’ – the Leuser oil development. e charismatic to sustain their families, but with an initial steps of moving towards the 14 October Issue 2017 | Seren SCIENCE RING SYSTEM DISCOVERED AROUND DWARF PLANET

loating in the outer edges of the orbit our sun and, due to it spinning so it most likely formed in a collision be- large ring system has been discovered Neptune. solar system and far beyond quickly on its axis, it now looks like a tween two large objects many millions around Haumea in January of this ese observations have also allowed Neptune, is a lonely dwarf planet rather large rugby ball. e only other of years ago. year, but was only recently announced researchers to possibly have a more calledF Haumea – which is the name of information known about this myste- Surprisingly, mainly due to the com- in October. It’s a startling discovery, accurate estimation on Haumea’s size a Hawaiian Goddess – and was once rious dwarf planet, is that it has two bined e orts of ten observatories in because the only known ring systems and mass, and whether or not it has an a ectionately known as ‘Santa’. It takes moons – both discovered in 2005 – di erent European countries which to have formed are those that orbit the atmosphere. two hundred and eighty-four years to named: Hi’laka and Namaka, and that were observing the dwarf planet, a gas giants: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Unsung Heroes of An Ecological Apocalypse Science Happening Right Under our here are many who are remembered for making an impact in history and changing the way we look at the various  elds of research in science, such as Darwin, Newton and Einstein. However, many others are forgotten or Noses? Toverlooked in the eons of history, because their own contributions and research have been on a much smaller scale. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Miriam Louisa Rothschild DBE FRS Born: 10th May 1900 Born: 5th August 1908 Died: 7th December 1979 Died: 20th January 2005 Field of Research: Astronomy Discovery: What substances make Field of Research: Natural Scientist up the stars ecilia Payne-Gaposchkin was Discovery: How eas jump an astronomer who went onto iriam Louisa Rothschild, discover that hydrogen and who was pivotal in the  eld Chelium are the main elements that of an ironically overlooked make up the stars. is discovery on Manimal: the  ea. Whilst it might not its own would have changed the  eld seem as glamorous or important as of astronomy forever, but her col- say discovering the inner workings of leagues didn’t think so and discour- evolution or how gravity works, her esearchers are scratching their insects such as  ies and wasps. e species of birds and small mammals aged her from publishing her research. research and eventual breakthrough heads as to why over two thirds weather could be a factor to blame depend upon insects as their primary However, only four years later Henry into how the  ea can jump has helped of  ying insects have been in the breeding success of certain in- food sources and, so we could see a Norris Russell, who was one of her Rsteadily disappearing in Germany’s sect species. Researchers have taken loss of many species. Whilst there is us create new ways to protect our- colleagues, published his own paper selves and our pets from being at- nature reserves. Although it could be this into account and still believe it is much we can do, such as creating habi- suggesting that our Sun is made up tacked by these pests. down to one or a combination of fac- showing a rapid decline in the number tats that these insects can thrive in or of hydrogen and helium. Whilst his Even though her contribution to sci- tors: global warming, disease or pesti- of  ying insects. not spraying our crops with pesticides, methods were di erent to hers his ence was small – like the  ea – she still cides that are being sprayed on crops But why should we be worried about it might not be enough to stop the de- conclusions weren’t, and he was given shouldn’t be overlooked and have her nearby. it? cline of  ying insects. full credit for the discovery, which rightful place amongst her peers in ese results came a er a twenty- Nearly all of our wild owers species Fortunately, however, due to the ef- meant Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin was the history books. seven-year long study (1989 – 2016) and crops depend on  ying insects to forts of conservationists the decline in mostly written out of the history books If you wish to read more about this was done in sixty-three national re- pollinate them, and if their numbers bee colonies and rare butter y species entirely. and her other discoveries try her serves in Germany which looked at the are decreasing we may need to  nd has recently halted, giving hope to the Ironically, she would be later award- book: Fleas, Flukes and Cuckoos. biodiversity of insects in the area. It other ways of pollinating our crops idea that the decline is temporary. ed the Henry Norris Russell for other didn’t just describe the decline of but- or we would be unable to sustain contributions to the  eld of astronomy. ter ies and bees, but more overlooked our growing population. Also, many Seren | October Issue 2017 15 SCIENCE NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

he prestigious and well renowned Nobel Committee has recently announced who will be receiving recognition and being awarded for their outstanding contribution to the eld of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology/Medicine and Economic Science. Along with the prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature being awarded to Kazuo Ishiguro. T e winners for physics, chemistry, physiology and/or medicine, economic science and the Nobel Peace Prize are as followed: Physics Chemistry Physiology Economic Peace Winners: Jacques Dubochet, Winners: Rainer Weiss, Barry C. Bar- Winners: The International Cam- Joachim Frank and Richard Hender- or Medicine Science ish and Kip S. Thorne paign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons son Winners: Je rey C. Hall, Michael Winner: Richard H. Thaler hese men will be awarded the Rosbash and Michael W. Young he Bank of Sweden Prize in his organisation was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for he above have been awarded Economic Sciences in Memory the Nobel Peace Prize due to he Nobel Prize in Physiology or their contributions towards the Nobel Prize in Chemistry of Alfred Nobel shall be award- their tireless e orts in cam- Tthe recent discovery, detection and for their e orts in improving Medicine was awarded to these Ted to aler for his contribution to Tpaigning and trying to stop the pro- recording of the  rst ever signals of Tand simplifying the imaging process of three for  nally solving the the  eld of behavioural economics, by duction of nuclear weapon, and bring- Gravitational Waves. is discovery Tage-old mystery of how the biological biomolecules by creating a new meth- proving that limited rationality, social ing worldwide attention to the terrible clocks of every living organism help enabled scientists from across the od called Cryo-electron Microscopy. preferences and a lack of self-control destruction and danger that using and life adapt and create a simple routine world to observe and record the colli- is process occurs when researchers will simultaneously a ect an indi- testing such weapons can create. sion of two neutron stars over 130 mil- freeze biomolecules, such as cells and that helps them face the many chal- vidual decision making as well as the lion light years away in August. viruses mid-movement. lenges of surviving from day to day. market outcome. MERGING NEUTRON STARS OBSERVED FOR THE FIRST TIME long time ago, in a galaxy far, Waves, a phenomenon which has only mirrored what would have been an which took place on the 17th August merged, which may have resulted in far, far away… in a time when recently been discovered, and released already chaotic beginning, as they’re 2017, has since been detailed in a the creation of a black hole and the re- dinosaurs were still happily an energetic burst of light called a formed when a star, a hundred times study written by a record breaking lease of rare elements such as gold and Aroaming the earth and in an ordinary Gamma Ray Burst. more massive than our own sun and 45,000 authors. It was a joint collabo- silver that were formed in the resulting galaxy estimated to be about 130 mil- For those who have no idea what a near the end of its life, explodes in a ration by scientists working at both the explosion. lion light years away, two neutron stars neutron star actually is, it’s a type of massive supernova leaving only a LIGO, based in the US, and VIRGO, It’s the  rst time in history that such collided and merged with one another. star that’s small, – about the same size highly dense and its small core behind. based in Italy, telescopes. e colli- an event has been recorded and it is resulted in a burst of energy so of the Earth – incredibly dense and is is the  rst time that such an sion was observed when a series of could help shed light on many of the powerful that it shook the fabric of almost entirely made out of neutrons. event, as described above, has been gravitational waves were detected and unanswered questions that surround spacetime and produced Gravitational ese two neutron stars explosive end observed and recorded. e event, was caused when two neutron stars the formation and death of stars. 16 October Issue 2017 | Seren UNION U N D E B B A N G O R P R E S E N T S UNDEB BANGOR GENERAL HOUSE MEETING OCTOBER 2017 huge thanks to the 250+ stu- for students to directly engage with We received an update from the dents that attended the Undeb Union democracy, propose changes University Deputy Vice Chancellor, & Bangor General Meeting on to our structures, hold the O cer and David Shepherd and Pro-Vice ATuesday 3rd October. It was great to Trustee Team to account and hear Chancellor, Carol Tully on the see so many there and we were able about our work from the previous year Financial Sustainability Project and to approve some crucial proposals for and plans for the next. changes to school structures (you BOUNCE change. Here’s a quick snapshot of what was should have received We hold two General Meetings a discussed and the links to the papers year and they are an opportunity and proposals: NOVEMBER Volunteering 15TH ON A CAMPUS at Undeb NEAR YOU! Bangor o learn more about our student led community projects, please visit the project list page on TUndebBangor.com and sign up to the mailing lists. Once on a mailing list you will be sent noti cation emails letting you know when to apply. THERE'S A SURPLUS OF STUDENT For more information email [email protected] or HOUSING AVAILABLE. attend one of our Volunteering Drop COME ALONG TO FFRIDD, ST MARYS OR In Sessions. Details of the dro pin sessions can be found on undebbangor. MAIN ARTS FOR HOUSING com INFORMATION, ADVICE, RATING AND REFERENCING SCHEMES, AND BOUNCY Undeb Bangor HOUSE FUN! Course Reps’ Dragon’s Den ragon’s Den is back again and Housing Campaign taking place 6th December. here’s a surplus o Student Housing available so don’t rush into anything! Students are invited to pre- sentD an idea to improve the experi- Come along to Fridd, St Mary’s or Main Arts for housing information, advice, rating and referencing schemes ... and bouncy house fun on ence. Winners will be rewarded up to TNovember 15th! £300 in cash to make their idea a re- Housing advice and contract guidance is also available at the Student Housing ality. Gain the opportunity in getting O ce, Student Services, Rathbone, Mon-Fri. some funding to develop your aca- If you can’t make it to Rathbone and would rather come over to Undeb Bangor, demic experience whilst developing pop over on the 8th of November and the 22nd of November between 1 and 3 your professional skills in teamwork, where the Student housing team will be here for their dro pin session. When it planning, project management, pre- comes to housing the University know best! senting and many more. Interested in getting involved? Get thinking about any ideas and get together with your fellow reps. Registration deadline 24th Novemember.

BBC’s University Challenge re you one of the brightest students this University has? Fancy showing o you talents on a prestigious TV show? 1st round of Auditions for BBC’s University Challenge will take place Aon the 14th November 2017 at 5:30pm in Powis Hall If you are interested, please contact Heather Roberts (heather.roberts@bangor. ac.uk) to express your interest. Seren | October Issue 2017 17 SOCIETIES BUGS BANGOR UNIVERSITY’S GUIDE & SCOUT SOCIETY, PART OF THE STUDENT SCOUT AND GUIDE ORGANISATION. in just a few weeks time! as a student in the outdoors. If you put you in touch with local groups ere are also many di erent inter- e are a society that is open On the weekend of 20th - 22nd are interested please contact us via and support you through your leader national opportunities on o er and we to all, whether you’re October, BUGS will be holding our our Facebook page (BUGS - Bangor training. have had members previously travel looking to continue your annual Freshers Camp in Felin Bach, University Guides and Scouts) or As members of SSAGO, the Student to Japan and Iceland! is year, one ScoutingW and Guiding while at univer- Caernarfon. We will be camping in the Twitter @BangorBugs and we can pro- Scouting and Guiding Organisation, of our members is leading the UK sity or have no previous Scouting or beautiful Caernarfon countryside. We vide you with more details! we’re linked with universities through- Girlguiding Contingent and taking Guiding experience. will be going hiking in the Snowdonia When we are not at socials or out the country. ree times a year, 180+ Guides to the Netherlands for We meet every ursday from mountains and visiting Betws Y studying, many of our members help large camps (“rallies”) and one formal Roverway in 2018. 7.30pm for meetings and alternate Coed, where we will have a talk from out with Guide and Scout groups all ball are organised for all members. If you are interested in joining BUGS, Sundays for Pub socials. Our meetings Cotswold about equipment, camping across North Wales, and we were re- Not only are these great ways to meet  nd us on Facebook (BUGS - Bangor involve everything from Night Hikes etc. Additionally, whilst we are at the cently awarded the Student Union’s plenty of other students and escape University Guides and Scouts) or on to Cinema Trips to Navigation Skills. campsite, there will be “We’re BUGS “Community Award” for the work we from the stresses of uni work, there are Twitter @bangorbugs or on Instagram We go camping regularly and we will members get us out of here” activities do. For anyone who is wanting to get also tons of activities and the chance to @borisjrandfriends! Hopefully we will be running our annual freshers camp happening, which will test your ability involved in volunteering, we can help explore a new city on o er. see you at our next social !  e Debating Society niversity’s about challenging in collaboration with the Afro- yourself and with the Debating Caribbean society on the topic of Bangor University Union you will do this. From “ e stigmatisation of movements like Uconsidering whether trans children Black Lives Matter shows that society is should begin their transition upon still racist”. Both events will prove very puberty or wait until adulthood, to controversial, fun and enlightening whether or not we should overthrow and will feature a Q&A at the end. Herpetological the Government in favour of a We will also be holding a workshop communist regime, come share your on public speaking with a guest views. professional of debating from Cardi Bangor University’s Debating Union Debating Schools who will be coming Society hosts fun and intellectual discussions exclusively to teach us how to develop every week for students and members public speaking skills December 5th of the community. Speaking at 7. We are an academic society interested in all things related to reptiles and amphibians! is NOT mandatory but competitive ese workshops will prove We’ll be hosting the upcomingVenom Day conference on 18th November—follow us debate trainving will be o ered. bene cial to both debaters and non is semester the Debating Union debaters alike as public speaking and on Facebook or contact us for further information! is starting strong with two Grand lateral thinking are very valuable and Rydym ni’n gymdeithas academaidd sydd â diddordeb mewn popeth sy’n ymwneud ag Debates open to the public and useful skills in university and the real community and two workshops on world, so don’t miss out! Dates for the ymlusgiaid ac amffibiaid! Bydden ni'n dal y gynhadledd Dydd Fenwm ar yr 18fed o debating and public speaking. Our Grand Debates are yet to be con rmed Dachwedd. Dilynwch ni ar Facebook neu cysylltwch â ni am fwy o wybodaeth! Grand Debates are formal debating but the details will be announced on events done by students on hot topic, our Facebook page so make sure to controversial issues. join us: Bangor University Debating We’ll be holding our  rst Grand Union. Debate at the end of November on See you on Tuesday at 7 in Greek the topic of “Should trans children Room (Main Arts) begin their transition upon puberty?” and another one in December

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When: Monday evenings, 19:00 ZooSocBangor University Zoological Society, commonly known as ZooSoc, is a society set up for those interested in animals, nature and the subject of Zoology. rough our weekly talks and presentations from professionals from various  elds and Contact: [email protected] / [email protected] our own members, we hope to add value to our society. Apart from the week- ly talks, we also conduct local and overseas trips which would further aid our members develop new skills, gain contacts, and build their career pathways. In addition to the the academic side, we are a highly social and extremely cohesive society aiming to make our members feel at home and comfortable with each Ble: Darlithfa 12, Adeilad Brambell other. We also collaborate with other societies, holding interesting and fun social events that cater to both our members and theirs. We are Bangor ZooSoc, and we Pryd: Nos Lun, 19:00 are not just for zoologists Cysylltwch â: [email protected] / [email protected] Does your society have an upcoming event you’d like us to cover? Find us on: In association with: Get in touch and we can send a reporter Ffeindiwch ni : Mewn perthynas gyda: and even photograph the event for you! Simply email [email protected]. ac.uk for more details!! 18 Seren | October Issue 2017

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Pontio Seren 259x170mm Hydref 17.indd 1 17/10/17 16:06 20 October Issue 2017 | Seren ARTS AND CULTURE Teching the stage for Dido by LAURA PÄTÄRI is element is capable of produc- when Venus and Juno pass from create the illusion of a dark intimate notable master in producing theatre in e Royal Shakespeare Company ing traces of footprints and being a mortal world to Olympus by walking cave only within a small central area. Britain, truly impresses – not just with transforms e Swan eatre canvas for drawings but is most strik- through the rain. Lastly, it is also sur- e audience can be invited within the its remarkable directing work and act- in Stratford-Upon-Avon to the ing in visualising magic, such as spells prisingly  tting for projections that are scene, such as in a humorous  rst act ing, but also the technical aspects of Carthaginian capital in Christopher cast by Venus and Juno to raise storms lit again the falling “curtain” of water – scene about “Dido’s many suitors”, or Dido, and the team behind it, deserve Marlowe’s classic renaissance play upon mortals trying to cross the here’s to giving the classical play some distanced outward to be observers in a fantastic round of applause in creat- Dido, Queen of Carthage Mediterranean – all they do is scoop modern twist. the dark. Truly, the dynamic lighting ing and manipulating the stage beyond up sand on their hands and let it fall A dreamlike feel to the play is fur- plan is one of the most awe-inspiring its physical properties to bring us to a heatre is built on a foundation majestically. is simple yet powerful ther enhanced by the impressive light- visual aspects of Dido. mythical time long past. of space. Who inhabits the element not only functions within the ing – 106 lanterns as counted from the To support these technical aspects we space are the characters, what play, but creates an interesting themat- audience – with a special mention to a cannot forget the importance of sound. Tinhabits the stage are the emotions ic link between Venus’s physical storm setup of 9x7 Source Four lanterns di- With a house orchestra of percussion, Synopsis of Dido, Queen of Carthage and mood of a scene. But in its foun- and Queen Dido’s internal storm of rectly above centre stage. What makes strings and brass, the play interacts (Christopher Marlowe, 1593) dation, before a performance even emotions as she repeats the majestic this lighting placement special is that with the world of music throughout A er the fall of Troy, General Aeneas happens, all that exists is a stage – and movement within a monologue in act as each lantern is set up separately, the story. e sounds of North Africa and his  eet escape but are lost at sea. the RSC’s production of Dido, Queen two. they are able to be controlled indepen- are created with traditional Tunisian A er Aeneas’s mother Venus intervenes of Carthage, embarks on a technical Even with the sand, one still needs dently – bringing an impressive sense Ma’luf-style classical music that gives with the fate of the mortals, the general quest of staging, lighting and sound water to create the illusion of a coast. of living light to the scenes below. ey scenes of Carthage enjoyable authen- lands on the coast of Carthage. His  eet to morph the Swan eatre stage e RSC does this with a clever open- work together with many more lan- ticity, enhanced by the cast joining in have also survived, having been taken (Stratford) into the shores of North ing of the backstage, creating a dimly terns, set up to three di erent ceiling to sing. in by Dido, the queen of Carthage. Africa governed by Greek Gods. lit space almost like a room behind levels on three sides of the room. e is traditional world of sound is To stop Dido helping Aeneas to con- And it does that beautifully. One of the extended thrust stage. We see into use of simple colour scheme of peach contrasted with modern classical piec- tinue his way to Italy to found a new the most remarkable staging elements this space as it’s used for entrances – and straw give an authentic, natural es that go from genres of cinematic Troy, Venus uses Cupid to make Dido is  rst unnoticed by the audience, but what divides the two areas is an- daylight whereas the only other diver- orchestral pieces to progressive Jazz fall madly in love with Aeneas, so she even when we inhabit three sides of other clever technical element: a rain gence is a blue steel hue, brilliantly de- enhanced with subtle but e ective would persuade him to stay in Carthage the Shakespearean style extending (or machine. noting moonlight. electronic sound design. is elevates instead. When Aeneas is still set for his “thrust”) stage. As the Olympian Gods e rain machine is used concur- With this, we go back again to the the modern technical choices related quest, Dido does everything she can in- move onstage from within the audi- rently with smoke machines and blue- idea of manipulating space: the lan- with the modern Gods, as opposed to cluding removing the sails of his ship... ence, they reveal the  oor of the stage toned lighting to visualise sea storms, terns can be lit to expand the stage the traditional portrayal of mortals. but Aeneas still leaves for Italy, forcing to be smoothed out sand. but also dream-like scenes, including to the entire audience, or dimmed to e Royal Shakespeare Company, a Dido to an unimaginable fate.  e Country Wife at Minack  eatre

by CHLOE HEATH What is the Country Wife about? Wife). Sweet and innocent Margery memorable to watch? key themes and issues in Restoration his summer, I was lucky enough Set in the Restoration period, the and Horner soon become close, and Presented by the Questors theatre, Society. Showing these themes bought to go and visit a theatre with a Country Wife by William Wycherly is Margery becomes enticed by a lavish one of the leading amateur theatre it up to speed for a modern-day audi- di erence. Minack eatre, a comedy tailored to suit the town-folk London society, instilling paranoia groups in the UK, the quality of the ence. Innuendos throughout brought Ttucked away in the south of Cornwall residing in London demanded. Fast- in her husband. e third part of the performance was very high. Simplistic to life what was a banned play for takes working with, or against the el- paced, sexual and witty, Wycherly tells plot is between Harcourt and Alithea. set designs, live music for changes nearly 200 years. A dark time in the ements to a whole new level. On a the tale of Harry Horner spreading Contrasting his best friend Horner, were all that was really needed because freedom of expression in theatre was sunny day in August, I perched on the around a rumour of his impotency, Harcourt falls in love with Alithea, the scenery was captivating enough. bought into the modern light of thea- grass bank in awe, not just at the fact whilst using his position as a Eunuch who is otherwise engaged, to Sparkish. Autonomy between the cast members tre, in the most beautiful of settings. that I was watching one of my favour- to become closer to the ladies in high In this triad, we see the only display of was evident, and good chemistry be- ite plays, e Country Wife, but also society, without their husbands get- honour and loyalty, with Harcourt and tween cast and audience alike empha- It is safe to say, watching a produc- at the scenery around me. (Fact: TV ting suspicious. e clue is certainly Alithea achieving their happy ending. sised the  irty, sexualised nature of tion at the Minack, is not just the privi- show Poldark was  lmed in a cove just in the name. We also encounter But, what about the others? this play. is for me was what stood lege of seeing a show that is performed down the road). Pinchwife and Margery ( e Country What was it that made this play, so out the most: the portrayal of the to a high standard, it is an experience. Seren | October Issue 2017 21 ARTS AND CULTURE REVIEW: Phill Jupitus, Juplicity

by EMMA JEWKES as it turned out, I was not disappointed. all the while cracking jokes about daughter’s sex life still provided plenty on the stage. Introducing his ‘support act’, Porky skinhead hecklers and Mary Berry of laughs before and a er the interval. While Phill Jupitus won’t be hill Jupitus: the man, the myth, the Poet, Phill Jupitus came on stage being married to Chuck. at last one During the interval, Jupitus came everybody’s cup of tea, he was still the legend. I’ll be honest in in a hat and coat before launching provided a running joke about Chuck down into the audience. Handing out exceedingly funny and de nitely not saying that I hadn’t really heard into some poetry. While not to the demanding various baked goods from chocolate teacakes and breakaway what I had expected. A sign of a good hisP stand-up before. My knowledge standards of Yeats or omas, his Mary although I guess you had to be bars, he was more than happy to sign entertainer is when you come out of of him came from the long-running poetry was still good. His  rst poem, there. autographs and pose for sel es. In fact, the auditorium with your face hurting pop panel quiz show Never Mind On Supporting Madness, told the tale Once the ‘Porky the Poet’ disguise not once throughout the whole two from too much smiling and laughing the Buzzcocks. I also had vague of an ill-judged tour in the 90’s when had been discarded and Phill Jupitus and a half hours did he leave the view and it’s safe to say that my face hurt recollections of his appearance in that he supported Madness. He followed became himself, the jokes started of the audience! As he explained later, a lot. A great evening spent in the true classic of British Cinema, Mike this up with various other poems coming thick and fast. While not your it was because he wanted the audience company of a genuinely funny and Bassett: England Manager. However, I about subjects as diverse as Noel typical comedian, his stories about to enjoy a more personal show, not one pleasant man. still held fairly high hopes for him and Fielding and German Panzer Tanks late night Scottish takeaways and his where the comedian is just a performer WHO TO WATCH: Emma Portner

by CHLOE HEATH choreographing for a new Broadway t was not until more recently musical ‘Bat out of Hell’ (possibly set that I discovered the talent of the togo on a tour,  ngers crossed). It is dancer, Emma Portner. It wasn’t safe to say, that Emma Portner is the untilI I was busy obsessing over Ellen physicale mbodiment of arts and cul- Page and how blooming awesome she ture and I cannot wait to see how her is, that I realised… her partner is also career progresses in the very involved in the arts. But, Portner future. should not be known byassociation with her talented other half. Recently, Want to get involved it has been highlighted that her dance and write for arts and career in a short 21 years is something that most of us can only dream of. Her culture? career reallytook o back in 2012 (I must have been living under a rock whilst completing my GCSE exams or CONTACT something), and from that moment [email protected] on, her jazz and hip-hop infused style has gone from strength to strength, working with Justin Bieber to set- ting up her own dance company and 22 October Issue 2017 | Seren MUSIC LIVE MUSIC @seren_music Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion in Pontio ontio’s Cabaret events started of large, round tables with chairs the guitar whilst singing. This made with a night of Welsh pride tucked under them. This incredibly the band even more impressive, and Pand folk music as Bob Delyn relaxed and informal setting was per- certainly got the dedicated crowd a’r Ebillion took to the stage on 29th fect for a ‘cabaret’ night, along with going. September. This strictly Welsh, folk- the lit up ‘Cabaret Pontio’ sign and However, I have to say that it was rock band were founded in 1988 and the white lights that hung behind the support act, Bwncath that stole played a huge part in the Welsh folk the band. However, I had to ques- the show for me. More of an indie revival in the 1990s. Their lead singer, tion whether such a setting, and title, rock band than a folk band, their  aw- Tym Morys, was the Welsh Children’s was appropriate, as both Bob Delyn less harmonies made their Mumford Poet Laureate in 2009 after publish- a’r Ebillion and their supporting act and Sons sound even richer. Despite ing two collections of Welsh poetry, Bwncath were certainly better than only having ten tracks to their name, and to this day they continue to be the expected cabaret standard. Bwncath lled the stage for just over a leading group in the Welsh music Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion played songs an hour, making the evening more genre. from their latest album ‘Dal i ‘Redig of a joint performance between the It was therefore unsurprising to Dipyn Bach’ with a passion and calm two groups, which was not a disap- see obviously dedicated fans in their energy that tted the relaxed even- pointment. Although a predictable audience. I spotted a number of peo- ing perfectly. Their use of a saxo- performance, the support act were ple, of all ages, in t shirts bought at phone and a female backing singer a real pleasant surprise and the lan- previous gigs, and it was lovely to see provided a lovely, and really original guage barrier did not stop my enjoy- families sat enjoying their Welsh her- sound to their music, and Tym Morys ment at all. I will certainly be seeking itage together. seemed to have a great sense of hu- out their music again. The relaxed setting of the Pontio mour, that relaxed the evening even Overall, my rst exposure to Welsh theatre was perfect for this. Arranged more (although it was all in Welsh so I music was an enjoyable one, and I in a di erent way to usual, the stalls can’t be sure). Morys also showcased will certainly be returning to Pontio of the theatre contained a number his ability to play the harmonica and to listen to more of it.

Clare Hammond in Pontio By ZACH READING erhaps the most exciting thing onated perfectly in the dry acoustic. would again expect Scriabin to be about the opening of Pontio a The nal movement ‘Toccata’ show- played with some kind of  amboy- Pfew years ago was the prospect cased the performer’s unfaltering ance. However, it seemed a lot of of it attracting high calibre perform- stamina and consistency in the face expression was lost in the interpre- ers. On 12th October, Clare Ham- of rhythmically ceaseless music. tation. The second movement dem- mond kicked o this season’s recitals In Franz Schubert’s Four Impromp- onstrated the same kind of rhythmic with a performance of great variety tus, possibly the most recognisable virtuosity explored in Chin’s Toccata and professionalism, demonstrating work in the programme, Hammond movement and was especially im- her ability to execute a “brilliantly faced the challenge of giving new life pressive. imaginative concert programme” to a well-loved and much-performed Perhaps the most satisfying per- (BBC Music Magazine). Beginning work. The rst of the set presented a formance of the evening was Ham- with Joseph Haydn’s Fantasia in C new challenge of musical and emo- mond’s interpretation of Beethoven’s major, Hammond’s well-mannered tional virtuosity, not explored in Sonata No.30 in E major. Strangely, approach and clarity of expression the previous works. Again, expertly the expression missing in the Scria- were apparent from the o set. This played. The music clung to its Allegro bin and Schubert was expertly show- theme of clarity extended well into Molto Moderato marking and was cased in this work, especially in the the pianist’s playing as, while the never rushed or excessively dragged. cadenza-like passages of the rst music was exceptional, each phrase Throughout the Schubert, the care movement. The second movement was meticulously thought-out and put into balancing the lines of the was, again, a master class in rhythmic this prevailed throughout her perfor- music was clear and this care extend- accuracy, while the last movement’s mance. ed into the articulation and weight of set of variations was well varied and Immediately contrasting the Haydn each phrase. However, it was during  owed seamlessly from section to with three of Unsuk Chin’s Études fur- the second movement that the mu- section. ther demonstrated Hammond’s abil- sic seemed perhaps restrained and The concert concluded with ity to perform contemporary music too polite to the composer’s written three movements from Stravinsky’s with great clarity. It is easy to worry intentions. This led to the feeling of Petruschka. Despite the limitations when a study piece is called ‘Scalen’, a lack of overt expression and a re- of reducing an orchestral ballet but Chin’s Étude was full of life and luctance to engage in a romantic score down to a single piano, there colour, and never just scale practice. rubato. was great colour and textural clarity Followed by the picturesquely ti- Continuing after the interval with throughout and the work served as a tled ‘Grains’, this study was a perfect Scriabin’s Sonata-Fantasy no.2, the nal showcase of Hammond’s virtu- choice for the theatre, as the colours work’s sea-in uenced programme osity and precision. and pointillist textures Chin uses res- was obvious from the o set. One 22 October Issue 2017 | Seren Seren | October Issue 2017 23 MUSIC MUSIC @seren_music A Sensational Soundtrack  e Perfect Tsunami LIVE MUSIC lm’s soundtrack has never The music also added to the humour Halloween Playlist seemed particularly impor- of the already hilarious lm in a way Atant to me. Of course, I ap- that we had rarely seen before. There- Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion in preciated songs that emphasized fore, it is completely unsurprising dramatic scenes, and made romantic that its soundtrack, ‘Guardians of the or sad scenes even more emotional, Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1’, soared Pontio but I have very rarely sought out a to number 1 in the US Billboard 200, ontio’s Cabaret events started of large, round tables with chairs the guitar whilst singing. This made soundtrack after watching a lm. where it stayed for 16 weeks. Film fa- with a night of Welsh pride tucked under them. This incredibly the band even more impressive, and The only, rather embarrassing, ex- natics had never before seen a lm’s Pand folk music as Bob Delyn relaxed and informal setting was per- certainly got the dedicated crowd ception to this is the album that ac- merchandise primarily focussed a’r Ebillion took to the stage on 29th fect for a ‘cabaret’ night, along with going. companied the release of St. Trinians around it’s soundtrack’s artwork, and September. This strictly Welsh, folk- the lit up ‘Cabaret Pontio’ sign and However, I have to say that it was in 2007. However, admittedly, I only fans seemed more excited for the se- rock band were founded in 1988 and the white lights that hung behind the support act, Bwncath that stole ever listened to two tracks on it, both quel’s soundtrack that Guardians Of played a huge part in the Welsh folk the band. However, I had to ques- the show for me. More of an indie of which featured in the lm’s end The Galaxy 2 itself. dancing to this party starter, nor can revival in the 1990s. Their lead singer, tion whether such a setting, and title, rock band than a folk band, their  aw- credits. Therefore, I have to question Unsurprisingly, Marvel seem to 1) GHOSTBUSTERS by RAY they resist a Snapchat Story lled Tym Morys, was the Welsh Children’s was appropriate, as both Bob Delyn less harmonies made their Mumford whether it really counts. The fact that have started a trend. Shops have re- PERKER JR. is the perfect song to with their costumed friends recreat- Poet Laureate in 2009 after publish- a’r Ebillion and their supporting act and Sons sound even richer. Despite The Dark Knight soundtrack that was cently started selling Edgar Wright’s play whilst putting your costume on. ing the classic movie scene. ing two collections of Welsh poetry, Bwncath were certainly better than only having ten tracks to their name, released in 2008, is critically claimed Baby Driver, a unique lm that’s The theme song of the 1980s lm and to this day they continue to be the expected cabaret standard. Bwncath lled the stage for just over to be a soundtrack that de nes the structured completely around its will have you singing along, tapping 4) THRILLER by MICHAEL a leading group in the Welsh music Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion played songs an hour, making the evening more 2000s, yet it only reached number soundtrack. Spotify have also be- your feet, and smiling as you remem- JACKSON is every drunk person’s fa- genre. from their latest album ‘Dal i ‘Redig of a joint performance between the 20 on the US Billboard 200, suggests gun placing soundtracks of lms ber the lm’s best moments. It is sure vourite song. After a few drinks have It was therefore unsurprising to Dipyn Bach’ with a passion and calm two groups, which was not a disap- that I have not been alone in my feel- and television shows, such as Blade to put you in the right mood for any been had, no one will turn own the see obviously dedicated fans in their energy that tted the relaxed even- pointment. Although a predictable ings. Runner and Game Of Thrones, next party. opportunity to seeing their wobbly audience. I spotted a number of peo- ing perfectly. Their use of a saxo- performance, the support act were However, this all changed in 2014 to the new releases of chart top- friends attempt every move of the ple, of all ages, in t shirts bought at phone and a female backing singer a real pleasant surprise and the lan- with the release of Guardians Of The ping artists. This brilliantly shows the 2) MONSTER MASH by BOBBY iconic dance, and stumble over the previous gigs, and it was lovely to see provided a lovely, and really original guage barrier did not stop my enjoy- Galaxy. Director James Gunn lled increasing importance and popu- PICKETT will soothe anyone during Halloween perfect lyrics. families sat enjoying their Welsh her- sound to their music, and Tym Morys ment at all. I will certainly be seeking the lm with 1970s and 80s chart top- larity soundtracks are now facing, the inevitable costume crisis, ve itage together. seemed to have a great sense of hu- out their music again. pers that left the older viewers feel- and could hint towards a complete minutes before you’re due to leave 5) THIS IS HALLOWEEN by The relaxed setting of the Pontio mour, that relaxed the evening even Overall, my rst exposure to Welsh ing nostalgic, and the younger view- change in the sort of music we will for the party. It will plunge you back PANIC! AT THE DISCO is the perfect theatre was perfect for this. Arranged more (although it was all in Welsh so I music was an enjoyable one, and I ers excited by a fresh wave of music. see in the UK Charts of the future. in a di erent way to usual, the stalls can’t be sure). Morys also showcased will certainly be returning to Pontio to your childhood and remind you cure for the end of party, Halloween of the theatre contained a number his ability to play the harmonica and to listen to more of it. that you can’t look half as bad as you blues. Although a Halloween clas- did when you wrapped yourself in sic, this song from Nightmare Be- toilet roll in 2005. fore Christmas will remind you that  anks For  e Memories Christmas will soon be upon us, and Club’s performance in Cube, on next week. I know I wasn’t alone in 3) TIME WARP by THE ROCKY get you in the mood for the festive 27th September, sent memo- my obsession with the band, because HORROR SHOW ORIGINAL CAST will planning and cheer that will inevita- Sries of my childhood  ooding of the reaction their songs get every eradicate any start of party awkward- bly start the next morning. back to me. The unique smell of party time they’re played at Cheese Night ness. No one can resist singing and rings mixed with sausage rolls at my in Academi. Therefore, the reunion classmates’ birthday parties lled my of just three of the band’s original nostrils, as I remembered the chore- members, as ‘S Club 3’, is extremely ography my friends and I created in exciting, despite the media’s initial Vital Complete the school playground to ‘Reach’ and ridicule. It not only suggests that ‘Don’t Stop Moving’ (I was always the group's classic pop anthems will Rachael). I sang every lyric to ‘S Club be exposed to a whole new genera- Playlists Party’ without a second thought, de- tion, but it means that members of spite not having heard the song for our generation can continue to enjoy SPOTIFY’S HALLOWEEN PARTY SPOTIFY’S CHEESY PLAYLIST will about ten years. I also remembered the songs we grew up with, and re- PLAYLIST is a perfect mix of Hallow- get everyone singing along to songs vividly, clutching my copy of the S lax, as we hear them, into a world of een classics and party anthems that from the 90s to the present day. Rec- Club movie, ‘Seeing Double’, to my nostalgia. will keep any Halloween party going, ognisable by its photo of cheese on Clare Hammond in Pontio chest in the checkout queue of Asda, long into the night. toast, this playlist is sure to boost the mood of any party. By ZACH READING before watching it twice a day for the erhaps the most exciting thing onated perfectly in the dry acoustic. would again expect Scriabin to be about the opening of Pontio a The nal movement ‘Toccata’ show- played with some kind of  amboy- Pfew years ago was the prospect cased the performer’s unfaltering ance. However, it seemed a lot of of it attracting high calibre perform- stamina and consistency in the face expression was lost in the interpre- ers. On 12th October, Clare Ham- of rhythmically ceaseless music. tation. The second movement dem- mond kicked o this season’s recitals In Franz Schubert’s Four Impromp- onstrated the same kind of rhythmic with a performance of great variety tus, possibly the most recognisable virtuosity explored in Chin’s Toccata and professionalism, demonstrating work in the programme, Hammond movement and was especially im- her ability to execute a “brilliantly faced the challenge of giving new life pressive. imaginative concert programme” to a well-loved and much-performed Perhaps the most satisfying per- (BBC Music Magazine). Beginning work. The rst of the set presented a formance of the evening was Ham- with Joseph Haydn’s Fantasia in C new challenge of musical and emo- mond’s interpretation of Beethoven’s major, Hammond’s well-mannered tional virtuosity, not explored in Sonata No.30 in E major. Strangely, By ALEX CURNOW approach and clarity of expression the previous works. Again, expertly the expression missing in the Scria- By LIZZY DILLON By VICKY WILKES The Foo Fighters have, once again, were apparent from the o set. This played. The music clung to its Allegro bin and Schubert was expertly show- After the separation of ‘Beady Eye’, The old Miley is back, with an al- The Killers are back with their latest P!nk recently released her seventh delivered a perfect rock album. This theme of clarity extended well into Molto Moderato marking and was cased in this work, especially in the Liam Gallagher has returned with bum full of country songs that will studio album after a ve-year break, album, Beautiful Trauma. The title incredibly satisfying album doesn’t the pianist’s playing as, while the never rushed or excessively dragged. cadenza-like passages of the rst his rst solo album. Its unsurpris- bring a smile to any ex-Hannah Mon- and it’s an easy listener. Brandon track is already making its way up have one weak link. It’s a genuine music was exceptional, each phrase Throughout the Schubert, the care movement. The second movement ing sound gives listeners fteen tana fan’s face. Younger Now has a Flowers’ recognisable sound brings the charts and is expected to do well feast for the ears with a clever mix of was meticulously thought-out and put into balancing the lines of the was, again, a master class in rhythmic classic Britpop tracks that are per- relaxed, ‘Malibu’ feel throughout. a certain nostalgia to the album, despite mixed reviews.The tracks fea- soft and heavy rock, and crescendos this prevailed throughout her perfor- music was clear and this care extend- accuracy, while the last movement’s fect to relax to. With ‘For What It’s However, the incredibly upbeat song but overall, the tracks have a new ture a mix of both fear and hope sur- to die for. As usual, Chris Shi ett’s gui- mance. ed into the articulation and weight of set of variations was well varied and Worth’, ‘Wall Of Glass’ and ‘Greedy ‘Rainbowland’ will undoubtedly be instrumental edge, made evident in rounding relationships, with some tar solos gave me goose bumps, and Immediately contrasting the Haydn each phrase. However, it was during  owed seamlessly from section to Soul’ having already been released the album’s next single. This heart the opening, title track, ‘Wonderful songs reminding us why P!nk is such Dave Grohl’s raspy voice sent shivers with three of Unsuk Chin’s Études fur- the second movement that the mu- section. as singles, it is unsurprising that warming, country anthem features Wonderful’. The album as a whole an iconic artist in recent music his- down my spine, before forcing me ther demonstrated Hammond’s abil- sic seemed perhaps restrained and The concert concluded with critics have claimed that ‘Liam now the singer’s godmother, Dolly Parton, shares a common sound, despite tory, and others inviting us to see a onto my feet to head bang. The al- ity to perform contemporary music too polite to the composer’s written three movements from Stravinsky’s has better ballads than Noel’ (The whose unusually quiet voice allows ranging from more upbeat tracks like new side to this pop punk superstar. bum’s leading single ‘Run’ is a perfect with great clarity. It is easy to worry intentions. This led to the feeling of Petruschka. Despite the limitations Guardian). Although quite predict- Miley’s to shine through, giving lis- ‘The Man’ and ‘Tyson vs Douglas’ in The album also features rapper Emi- taster of what the album has to o er, when a study piece is called ‘Scalen’, a lack of overt expression and a re- of reducing an orchestral ballet able, this is an incredibly enjoyable teners a glimpse of their obviously comparison to the more mellow and nem as a cameo in “Revenge”, a song and I’m sure it will soon be followed but Chin’s Étude was full of life and luctance to engage in a romantic score down to a single piano, there album, and we can only hope that very close relationship. However, if thoughtful track ‘Some Kind of Love’. about the stress of relationships and by ‘The Sky Is A Neighborhood’. As colour, and never just scale practice. rubato. was great colour and textural clarity Gallagher’s claims that this will be you miss the rebellious Miley, six re- Unfortunately, however, we are yet in delity, that is surely worth a listen always, it’s a real delight to listen to Followed by the picturesquely ti- Continuing after the interval with throughout and the work served as a his only solo album are false. mixes of the album’s title track have to receive another classic to rival ‘Mr to. tled ‘Grains’, this study was a perfect Scriabin’s Sonata-Fantasy no.2, the nal showcase of Hammond’s virtu- been released, that are sure to ease the return of a band that never disap- Brightside’. choice for the theatre, as the colours work’s sea-in uenced programme osity and precision. the singer’s transition back to her point. and pointillist textures Chin uses res- was obvious from the o set. One roots. 24 Seren | October Issue 2017 TV ON PRESS PASS PREVIEW REVIEW DEMAND

CHILD IN TIME NETFLIX - STAR TREK DISCOVERY he BBC’s long-awaited feature length drama Child In Time s tenuous a link to Halloween as hit screens this month, star- it may be, Net ix’s Star Trek Dis- T ring acting heavyweights Benedict Acovery is my pick of on demand Cumberbatch and Kelly Macdonald series to catch up on this month. The series has been resurrected (spooky as parents confronted with the hor- eh?) by the streaming giant carrying ror of their daughter going missing. huge expectations.. Set ten years be- This leads to an exploration of love, fore Kirk, Spock, and co boldly went loss, and childhood quite unlike any- where no one had gone before, the thing I have seen before. The per- series explores the war between formances are magni cent from the Klingons and the United Federation of leads as they piece their lives back Planets, and poses many philosophical together and struggle to cope, but and deep questions whilst entreating Stephen Campbell Moore steals the us to high drama and explosive action. If you’re a Trekkie, it’ll be on your radar, show. He plays a man who  ees from and if not, I suggest you beam yourself the responsibilities of a place on the up from your hangovers and give this Education Board to the bittersweet show a gander. joys of nding his inner child and escaping a world that seems to have forgotten the importance of adoles- cence. The drama is raw and the writ- ing painstakingly crafted for realism, TV IS GOING ON TOUR accompanied by a melancholic yet understatedly beautiful score… but ll work and no play makes TV few glasses of blue milk from the live panels taking place across the there are issues. editorial life a bit of a slog cantina). My personal goal will be to weekend, including Star Wars 40th As I fell further into the co- Aat times, but fear not dear ask him whether it is harder ghting Anniversary panels, Ghostbusters, matose state of sadness induced by reader (singular; there must be one Skeletor or Rocky - this is what I do William Shatner, Hasselho , amongst the programme, I realised why my of you out there), I bring you news for you good people, appreciate it! others, o ering us a chance to ask our girlfriend had chosen not to watch AMAZON PRIME - of work ahead that feels very much David Hasselho - Don’t Hassle the burning questions and revel in the more than the opening few mo- LORE like play. For The Love Of Sci-Fi, a Ho , but do admire his status as the anecdotes and antics of some much ments before turning her attention fan-founded convention that is most watched man on TV and the loved stars of TV and lm. But more to other things. The bleakness of the ow this is a series we can make rapidly becoming one of the most fact he was Michael Knight in Knight than that, there will be lightsaber no mistake in saying is for you story is bordering on outright de- well-attended and impressively- Rider - if you decide to head on down stunt shows, magician performances, pressing. Yes, there are moments of NHalloween-mad folk; Amazon guested conventions in the UK, get yourself a piccy with Ho and BGT’s Boogie Storm dance troupe, Prime’s Lore. Capitalising on the suc- hope and of closure, and yes for Ste- cess of ‘true crime’ series, this hor- is back for its third outing this K.I.T.T because you just can’t do that live performances from the Piccadilly phen and his wife there is something ror anthology series makes use of December in Manchester, and kinda thing in Bangor guys. Symphony Orchestra, and much of progression towards a normal life, recreations, animation, interviews yours truly will be heading down Ernie Hudson & Jennifer Runyon much more. but the harrowing scenes showing and narration to pick apart and ex- to get the inside scoop on this - One was the fourth ghostbuster, With the additions of Stephen unwrapping a walkie talkie plore some of the most frightening exciting event for you all. the other was (or is) the wet dream the Traders Outpost for all of your and talking to his missing daughter, cases in real history. From zombies The convention is due to of many a sci- nerd, and get this... collectible needs and a stunningly or walking into a school convinced to changelings and werewolves to take place on the 2nd-3rd December you can actually get snapped with recreated Cantina bar for all of vampires, we are challenged to ask that he has found her, are over- this year and holds a special place them both alongside Ecto-1, damn your drinking needs, you’ll be hard whelmingly sad. In a world where ourselves whether sometimes truth amongst other events as it is run straight! Plus they’ll be on the pressed to cram everything into what is far more frightening than fantasy. the news gives us more than enough Fire up your Student Prime member- by fans with the fans in mind - this Cleanin’ Up The Town panel too, to will be a, hopefully, truly memorable stories full of unhappy endings, Child ship and give Lore a go. means that the experiences on answer questions and talk all things weekend. I haven’t even touched In Time was torturously e ective at o er have been provided by the Ghostbusters. upon the plethora of props and sets inducing tears. same people who used to be the Ian McDiarmid, Jeremy Bulloch, Billy on display but maybe some things Stephen Campbell Moore’s ones queuing round the block for Dee Williams, Joonas Suatomo, Denis will be best left as a surprise! Charles is quite frankly sensational, conventions and geeking out with Lawson, Ken Colley, Daniel Logan - It’s and it is the strength of his portrayal the rest of us. But what can con- the 40th anniversary of Star Wars THE CRUCIAL DETAILS of desperation to connect with an goers expect from this event, I hear this year, The Last Jedi is just around Visit fortheloveofsci- .com to further inner child and escape reality that you cry? Here’s a rundown of some of the corner, and For The Love of Sci- explore the goings-on of the event made me struggled continue watch- the guests making an appearance at Fi is o ering up a treat for us fans. and to book tickets, which would ing. It felt like listening to the mastery this year’s event and some of the cool Palpatine, Boba Fett and Young Boba, be advisable as they are selling out of Beethoven whilst having my nails things to see and do too. Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, Wedge fast. The event as mentioned earlier wrenched out one by one - there Antilles, and Admiral Piett - I can’t takes place between the 2nd and was a huge and very real con iction BBC iPLAYER - Guests even begin to explain how much of a 3rd of December, with entry costing between the admiration of an actor DOCTOR FOSTER William Shatner - Captain Kirk line up that completes. Rest assured a total of £22 for students for the playing the role of a lifetime and hav- o monsters and myths neces- himself of the good starship USS folks I am eagerly going to attempt entire weekend, or £13.20 per day. ing my emotions torn asunder. Enterprise will be in attendance, to gain interview access if I can for sary to be chilled by the deli- This includes entry to the event for So... should you watch this? a convention veteran and living the paper, but at the very least there Nciously devilish Doctor Foster. the day, any shows and panels, and My answer to you is yes, if you can ac- legend, and a very good chance shall be pictures galore and panel For anyone thinking that the rst access to the cantina pre-6pm, as well cept the fact that you may be some- series was perfect, the second series for you to get his album Has Been revelations all hitting our online what disoriented and confused but signed; if you haven’t heard the page on the days of the event! And as entirely free opportunities to have quite frankly shattered any expecta- pictures with the props and sets on can invest yourself in a breathtaking tions, giving us heart palpitations Shatner version of Common People remember, tickets are still available display. Guest autographs are charged character study, but no if you are al- and shocks aplenty. Suranne Jones you should be ashamed! for the convention! at varying rates and are bookable ready someone that worries about and Bertie Carvel’s performances Dolph Lundgren - Ivan Drago, He- on the website. The website will also everything and doesn’t want to have alone are worth the viewing time, Man, Expendables badass, soon- Around the Con provide you with contact details for ctional lives weighing on your con- but the climax is quite simply ex- to-be DC Universe’s King Nereus... So when you’re not queuing up to science for an unreasonable amount the organisers and directions to the traordinary. 5 episodes of genius Dolph Lundgren is quite simply meet a smorgasbord of icons, what of time. I was up for the yes reasons venue. Here’s hoping I’ll see some of bordering on psychopathia; watch the Schwarzenegger and Stallone else is there to do at the event? and now I’m living with the e ects of you guys there! them now of Sweden (try saying that after a Well for starters there are a host of the not saying no. Enjoy. 24 Seren | October Issue 2017 October Issue 2017 | Seren 25 TV TV ON PRESS PASS PREVIEW REVIEW REVIEW SPECIAL FEATURE ON THE HORIZON DEMAND

Due to drop, ngers crossed, before the end of this year, Black Mirror Se- ries 4 is looking set to be the most ambitious yet. Six episodes including CHILD IN TIME GUNPOWDER a 90 minute feature length drama will air as was the format set with last NETFLIX - emember, remember the fth STAR TREK DISCOVERY he BBC’s long-awaited feature year’s debut series on Net ix, which length drama Child In Time of November, gunpowder really made the most of the free- s tenuous a link to Halloween as hit screens this month, star- Rtreason and plot. We all know dom of scope a orded by a lucrative it may be, Net ix’s Star Trek Dis- T budget and an international produc- ring acting heavyweights Benedict the old rhyme, and sure enough we tion company. With the promise of Acovery is my pick of on demand Cumberbatch and Kelly Macdonald all remember the date too, but the series to catch up on this month. The Beeb’s Gunpowder is here to tell us ‘some strikingly di erent tones and series has been resurrected (spooky as parents confronted with the hor- looks’ and a full-blown comic epi- eh?) by the streaming giant carrying ror of their daughter going missing. the full plot, gunpowder, treason and sode amidst the nihilistic cynicism huge expectations.. Set ten years be- This leads to an exploration of love, all. Is it any good though or is it all apparent in most episodes aired fore Kirk, Spock, and co boldly went loss, and childhood quite unlike any- smoke, no re? across the series’ past, I can’t wait where no one had gone before, the thing I have seen before. The per- Aesthetically the show is a marvel to get stuck in to a full preview next series explores the war between formances are magni cent from the - evoking the slums and backstreets month and - with any luck - a review Klingons and the United Federation of leads as they piece their lives back of London as though you could smell in time for the new year. Planets, and poses many philosophical together and struggle to cope, but the sweat, faeces, and beer  owing and deep questions whilst entreating Stephen Campbell Moore steals the through the streets, whilst conjuring us to high drama and explosive action. the grandeur of royal life in as evoca- If you’re a Trekkie, it’ll be on your radar, show. He plays a man who  ees from and if not, I suggest you beam yourself the responsibilities of a place on the tive a manner, juxtaposing the ordi- up from your hangovers and give this Education Board to the bittersweet nary and extraordinary in a way that GET IN TOUCH show a gander. joys of nding his inner child and creates striking visuals. And though escaping a world that seems to have I note the ominous tone, there is an forgotten the importance of adoles- undeniable energy and sense of es- cence. The drama is raw and the writ- calation as the episode wears on - ing painstakingly crafted for realism, the nal moments slotting the rst TV IS GOING ON TOUR accompanied by a melancholic yet pieces of the Gunpowder Plot puzzle THINGS ARE GETTING... understatedly beautiful score… but into place in a way reminiscent of se- ll work and no play makes TV few glasses of blue milk from the live panels taking place across the there are issues. ries like Game of Thrones and the tail editorial life a bit of a slog cantina). My personal goal will be to weekend, including Star Wars 40th As I fell further into the co- end of Breaking Bad. There is an epic STRANGER Aat times, but fear not dear ask him whether it is harder ghting Anniversary panels, Ghostbusters, matose state of sadness induced by feel, a sense of something taking reader (singular; there must be one Skeletor or Rocky - this is what I do William Shatner, Hasselho , amongst the programme, I realised why my place on a large scale with heroism 15th July 2016. Nothing signi - tin, Eleven and co seeing o the mon- Brenner’s other experiments have con- YOUR PAPER NEEDS of you out there), I bring you news for you good people, appreciate it! others, o ering us a chance to ask our girlfriend had chosen not to watch and villainy and much more besides. cant about that date really, or at strous Demogorgon and rescuing Will sisted of and are heading towards. If YOU! of work ahead that feels very much David Hasselho - Don’t Hassle the burning questions and revel in the more than the opening few mo- Performance-wise, Kit Harington’s least I didn’t know there would from the ‘Upside-Down’, there seemed there is an Eleven, where are the other AMAZON PRIME - like play. For The Love Of Sci-Fi, a Ho , but do admire his status as the anecdotes and antics of some much Catesby is played very astutely, not be. And then Stranger Things hap- to be a calm after the storm. However, ten that came before her? And - tin foil ments before turning her attention ou have had some time to set- LORE fan-founded convention that is most watched man on TV and the loved stars of TV and lm. But more too ‘heroic’ but likewise a purpose- pened. Streaming overlords Netf- having been led to believe that Eleven hats at the ready guys - may Hopper’s ow this is a series we can make to other things. The bleakness of the tle back into the swing of things rapidly becoming one of the most fact he was Michael Knight in Knight than that, there will be lightsaber ful and rousing protagonist. Oppos- lix saw  t to steal away a solid day missing child be one of those taken no mistake in saying is for you story is bordering on outright de- had vanished and Will was okay, we or, rst year readers, to discover well-attended and impressively- Rider - if you decide to head on down stunt shows, magician performances, pressing. Yes, there are moments of ing the revolutionary Catesby, Shaun of summer as I binge-watched the were then entreated to something of by Brenner and experimented upon? Y Halloween-mad folk; Amazon the motion sickness induced by the N guested conventions in the UK, get yourself a piccy with Ho and BGT’s Boogie Storm dance troupe, Dooley cuts an imposing gure as Sir series having heard nothing of Prime’s Lore. Capitalising on the suc- hope and of closure, and yes for Ste- an epilogue, showing us that Eleven And we haven’t even touched on what swing of things, so now I am call- is back for its third outing this K.I.T.T because you just can’t do that live performances from the Piccadilly William Wade - the lieutenant of the it, and such was the e ect on me cess of ‘true crime’ series, this hor- phen and his wife there is something is very much still alive and hiding in awaits Steve, Nancy, and Jonathan fol- ing upon you to entreat me to your ror anthology series makes use of December in Manchester, and kinda thing in Bangor guys. Symphony Orchestra, and much Tower of London who witch-hunted that it stole several more days as of progression towards a normal life, the outskirts of Hawkins, getting sus- lowing their stand against the Demog- opinions (DISCLAIMER - IF NOBODY recreations, animation, interviews yours truly will be heading down Ernie Hudson & Jennifer Runyon much more. Catholics with no mercy. The lion’s I - being the dedicated nerd that but the harrowing scenes showing tenance of Eggos from everybody’s fa- orgon together after a series full of RESPONDS I WILL HAPPILY PRETEND and narration to pick apart and ex- to get the inside scoop on this - One was the fourth ghostbuster, With the additions of share of the beginning is a startling I am - rewatched time and time Stephen unwrapping a walkie talkie vourite detective - Hopper. But things painful to-ing and fro-ing between the I HAD SUBMISSIONS!) plore some of the most frightening exciting event for you all. the other was (or is) the wet dream the Traders Outpost for all of your insight into a narrow-minded view- again to unearth the pop culture and talking to his missing daughter, got a bit more ominous when Will ex- threesome both romantically and in So here’s the situation. cases in real history. From zombies The convention is due to of many a sci- nerd, and get this... collectible needs and a stunningly point being enforced with militant references and dig deeper into the to changelings and werewolves to or walking into a school convinced cused himself from a cosy family meal the bullying of Jonathan by Steve. We Next month, for a bit of communal take place on the 2nd-3rd December you can actually get snapped with recreated Cantina bar for all of and barbaric power. Without wish- mysteries of the series. The conceit vampires, we are challenged to ask that he has found her, are over- to nd himself coughing up essentially did get a glimpse of Dustin asking Ste- TV celebration, I shall attempt to this year and holds a special place them both alongside Ecto-1, damn your drinking needs, you’ll be hard ing to stray into spoiler territory, the was simple - a young boy heading ourselves whether sometimes truth whelmingly sad. In a world where Demogorgon juice as the ‘Upside- ve whether he still has his bat though, answer the age-old question that amongst other events as it is run straight! Plus they’ll be on the pressed to cram everything into what actions of Wade were of huge sig- home after a hardcore boardgam- is far more frightening than fantasy. the news gives us more than enough has bore into the minds of millions by fans with the fans in mind - this Cleanin’ Up The Town panel too, to will be a, hopefully, truly memorable ni cance to both the reign of King ing sesh disappears, but when a Down’  ickered in the bathroom light. and guess what? YOU BET YOUR FIRST Fire up your Student Prime member- stories full of unhappy endings, Child for millennia - well just over fty ship and give Lore a go. means that the experiences on answer questions and talk all things weekend. I haven’t even touched James I and to the downfall of the strange girl with mysterious pow- The teaser trailers that have HE DOES! In Time was torturously e ective at years at least - what is the greatest o er have been provided by the Ghostbusters. upon the plethora of props and sets group of men gathered to overthrow ers appears and further disappear- been released luckily have been just The mysteries teed up by the inducing tears. television show of all time? I will be same people who used to be the Ian McDiarmid, Jeremy Bulloch, Billy on display but maybe some things the monarchy. Elsewhere, Vivienne ances occur, it becomes very clear that - teasers. There have been no rst series are gloriously close to being Stephen Campbell Moore’s reaching out to my huge swathes of ones queuing round the block for Dee Williams, Joonas Suatomo, Denis will be best left as a surprise! Soan puts in a heartbreakingly ten- that stranger things indeed are bombshells dropped but rather the delved into further, and reuniting the Charles is quite frankly sensational, social media friends and most likely conventions and geeking out with Lawson, Ken Colley, Daniel Logan - It’s der performance as Jesuit Mary Spar- afoot. rumblings of big things a-coming. See- gang for another series feels comfort- and it is the strength of his portrayal depending on co-editors for varied the rest of us. But what can con- the 40th anniversary of Star Wars THE CRUCIAL DETAILS row, making the ultimate sacri ces Screaming NOSTALGIA at the top ing Eleven in a new wig looking erce ing - these kids really are something of desperation to connect with an opinions I can quantify as represent- goers expect from this event, I hear this year, The Last Jedi is just around Visit fortheloveofsci- .com to further for her faith in unbearable scenes as of its lungs, the show took an older was cool, and the glimpses of a new special on screen, they share a chem- inner child and escape reality that ing the masses, but if you respond I you cry? Here’s a rundown of some of the corner, and For The Love of Sci- explore the goings-on of the event Liv Tyler’s Annie shows understated generation back to the golden years creature from the ‘Upside-Down’ tow- istry and a camaraderie unlike any- made me struggled continue watch- shall listen. Think of me as a loud- the guests making an appearance at Fi is o ering up a treat for us fans. and to book tickets, which would outrage and quiet solidarity. of the 80s and swept my generation ering over Hawkins posed questions as thing I’ve witnessed on screen before ing. It felt like listening to the mastery hailer for your small screen addicted this year’s event and some of the cool Palpatine, Boba Fett and Young Boba, be advisable as they are selling out Although only glimpsed, it is worth into a pre-social media era that feels to the bigger impact that the parallel truth be told. The Du er Brothers’ goal of Beethoven whilst having my nails voices, and be it Friends, Breaking things to see and do too. Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, Wedge fast. The event as mentioned earlier mentioning that Tom Cullen’s Guy like a retro-soaked paradise - albeit wrenched out one by one - there dimension may have on the world as was to capture the imaginations of Bad, Game Of Thrones, or even Love Antilles, and Admiral Piett - I can’t takes place between the 2nd and Fawkes made an impressive en- one with monsters, abductions, and was a huge and very real con iction our intrepid youngsters know it; the Stranger Things’ viewers in the same Island, if enough people concur it’ll Guests even begin to explain how much of a 3rd of December, with entry costing trance, showing gravitas and enig- a meme and a half called Barbara. BBC iPLAYER - between the admiration of an actor demogorgon seemingly was just the way they themselves were captivated make the list. Now I’m not a huge fan William Shatner - Captain Kirk line up that completes. Rest assured matism be tting such an infamous From Dungeons and Dragons to DOCTOR FOSTER a total of £22 for students for the playing the role of a lifetime and hav- beginning, a terrifying and destructive by the likes of Spielberg and Stephen of a de nitive 10 to 1 format because o monsters and myths neces- himself of the good starship USS folks I am eagerly going to attempt character in British history. the classic E.T and Goonies reminis- entire weekend, or £13.20 per day. ing my emotions torn asunder. beginning at that though. Elsewhere, King, and when trying to follow in the let’s face it, our ‘favourites’ change so sary to be chilled by the deli- Enterprise will be in attendance, to gain interview access if I can for This is by no means intended to be cent boys on bikes and supernatural This includes entry to the event for So... should you watch this? emotionally fraught mum of the year footsteps of such visionary masters of often you need a good ten series to ciously devilish Doctor Foster. a convention veteran and living the paper, but at the very least there a future “Classic” of television, and wonderment, as well as mysteries N the day, any shows and panels, and My answer to you is yes, if you can ac- Joyce is seen having to accept that their crafts it would’ve been forgivable pick from that you love just as much. For anyone thinking that the rst legend, and a very good chance shall be pictures galore and panel doesn’t pretend to be. What it truly is galore and a synthy soundtrack that access to the cantina pre-6pm, as well cept the fact that you may be some- though her son is back with her, she if they failed to step up to the mark. If you would like to be a series was perfect, the second series for you to get his album Has Been revelations all hitting our online is something that gives us a chance is cooler than I could ever be, some- as entirely free opportunities to have what disoriented and confused but must now begin to question what has But the thing is, in terms of using the guinea pig in my interactive feature quite frankly shattered any expecta- signed; if you haven’t heard the page on the days of the event! And to ingest a dramatised, polished thing just clicked with the viewing pictures with the props and sets on can invest yourself in a breathtaking been brought back too - maybe Eleven medium of television, the creators please email me a list of your top 10, tions, giving us heart palpitations Shatner version of Common People remember, tickets are still available form of education that is as shocking public and a new phenomenon took display. Guest autographs are charged character study, but no if you are al- isn’t the only one with powers this time have shown themselves to be more top 5, or even just whatever show and shocks aplenty. Suranne Jones you should be ashamed! for the convention! ready someone that worries about for its realism as it is for its violence. hold. With the second series just days at varying rates and are bookable round. than capable of running with the big currently gets your certi ed fresh and Bertie Carvel’s performances Dolph Lundgren - Ivan Drago, He- everything and doesn’t want to have Harington hoped to tell his lost an- away, right on time for Halloween, on the website. The website will also Not seen much in the trailer but boys. Now bring on the 27th October seal of approval, along with a brief alone are worth the viewing time, Man, Expendables badass, soon- Around the Con ctional lives weighing on your con- cestor’s story with Gunpowder, and what thrills await us this time round? provide you with contact details for and let me get my Ghostbusters out t description of why it gets your pick, but the climax is quite simply ex- to-be DC Universe’s King Nereus... So when you’re not queuing up to science for an unreasonable amount the show does it with respect and SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SERIES ONE, speculated upon by the Stranger the organisers and directions to the to [email protected] for your traordinary. 5 episodes of genius Dolph Lundgren is quite simply meet a smorgasbord of icons, what of time. I was up for the yes reasons abundant panache. Gunpowder got BE WARNED!!! Things fandom is whether we will nd and Eleven wig to do this thing in style. venue. Here’s hoping I’ll see some of chance to be immortalised in print bordering on psychopathia; watch the Schwarzenegger and Stallone else is there to do at the event? and now I’m living with the e ects of o to an explosive start, catch it on So after a whirlwind rst out more about Hawkins laboratory Don’t judge me, stranger things have you guys there! forever. them now of Sweden (try saying that after a Well for starters there are a host of the not saying no. Enjoy. iPlayer now! series climaxed with Mike, Lucas, Dus- and what exactly the sinister Dr Martin happened. 26 Seren | October Issue 2017 GAMES Mysterious Games To Play on Halloween REVIEW Bendy in the Ink Machine Developers: TheMeatly Games

Release Date: Episodic First Release: 27th Apr 1017 Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux Genre: First Person Horror Exploration Multiplayer: No Age Rating: 13

endy and  e Ink Machine is an episodic,  rst-person sur- vival horror game, with each episodeB having been released on steam throughout the year. It’s currently on the third episode out of  ve and is en route to becoming one of this year’s sleeper hits. e art style is heavily inspired by the traditional cartoons of the early 1930’s, with the character designs taking in uence from the ear- liest designs of characters like Mickey Mouse, Pete and Oswald the Lucky has inspired many theories and new depths to characters you meet me. Another issue is that the con- stopped playing for me very early on Rabbit, making it feel oddly unique. In discussions from fans across the later. All the characters are incredibly trol keys can’t be changed and you in the game. the game, you play as Henry, a cartoon- internet as they eagerly await the creepy, which is underscored by their must use the mouse, with the only Despite an intriguing plot, interest- ist who formerly worked on the titular next episode’s release. What hooks terrifying character designs, both as other alternative being to plug in a ing art style and creepy character de- character before leaving, who has been you in happens quite early in the cartoons and in game. console controller. I found that this signs, Bendy and the Ink Machine isn’t invited back to the old Bendy studios game’s rst episode, meaning that That said, this game isn’t perfect. setup made playing the game quite a game without  aws which include a er thirty years. Upon entering, you by the end of said episode, you’re en- Personally, I found the game had a di cult, especially since my laptop awkward controls, delayed frame quickly realise something is amiss in grossed in the mystery. Bioshock style delayed framerate, even when put isn’t mouse friendly, and eventually rate and a glitchy audio that makes the old derelict studio, and everything tapes are scattered across the studio, on the lowest graphic setting, which I had to resort to using a controller. playing the game uncomfortable. rapidly spirals out of control. which adds to the narrative and gives often would break the tension for Also, the sound and music suddenly The plot is quite captivating, and Is Claire Extended Cut a Good Cut O the Horror Block? Developers:Hailstorm Games beautifully animated 2D sprites and important than completing it quickly, inc unique environments. ere’s a good as health restoring items are found in REVIEW variation in the sprites, with each rooms you would usually overlook if Release Date: 31 Aug 2016| By LAURA ASPIN one being designed di erently for a you’re rushing through the level. As a speci c level, which doesn’t allow the result, the game primarily focused on Platforms: PC, X-Box One, Mac laire: Extended Cut is an old character and enemy designs to grow running away from the enemy rather Playstation 4,Playstation Vita school horror game set in mod- stale. e sprite animation, on occa- than attacking. Whilst this can create ern times. It focuses on the sion, can be glitchy and result in Claire tension as you try to  nd a place to hide Genre: 2D Horror Ctitular character Claire, who has had running backwards when she’s meant from the monsters, it can create some Exploration a traumatic childhood and is now tak- to be going forward. However, due to cheap game overs, because Claire can’t ing care of her mother in hospital, and a lack of direction and guidance when harm any of the enemies and must run Multiplayer: No her dog Anubis. Upon waking from a having to solve puzzles or complete and hide from them, which can be- nightmare, she  nds that the hospital goals, which means you’ll be looking come repetitive over time. Age Rating: 12 has changed into a grotesque and hor- at your map every  ve seconds desper- Overall, Claire: Extended Cut has an rifying version of itself, which is full of ately wondering where you need to go, overall creepy vibe, but su ers from monsters that want to kill her. So, it’s the environments start to become stale repetitive gameplay and a lack of up to Claire to discover what’s going and may even make you feel ill. guidance. on whilst trying to avoid the monsters. e gameplay is built around the It’s wonderfully detailed, with idea that exploring the level is far more This Month in Games MP Questions the Legality of Loot Boxes 2013. EA Closes Visceral Regarding the aforementioned Star Games Wars game, EA executive Vice-Pres- wo weeks ago, the Cambridge laws regarding gambling. ident Patrick Söderlund stated in a MP Daniel Zeichner submitted There was a response last week by ast week, EA announced that it blog post, “we are shifting the game Ta series of questions regarding Tracey Crouch MP, who con rmed was slowly shutting down Vis- to be a broader experience that al- in game gambling and loot boxes to that the “Gambling Commission is Lceral Games, the studio behind lows for more variety and player the Secretary of State for Digital, Cul- keeping this matter under review Battle eld Hardline and the Dead agency”. Visceral had intended for the ture, Media and Sport. The questions and will continue to monitor devel- Space series. The studio, originally game to be a single-player action ad- themselves were regarding ‘should opments”. He also mentioned that called EA Redwood Shores in 1998, venture, the development of which there be more steps to protect chil- a paper on loot boxes and in-game changed its name to Visceral Games was helmed by former Uncharted dren and vulnerable adults from the gambling had already been pub- in 2009. creative director Amy Hennig. Sadly, practice’, and whether the UK should lished in the March of this year. To There seem to be many factors very little has been heard about the adopt the laws currently in place in put it simply, the paper states that which resulted in Visceral Games game, and the project has been now the Isle of Man regarding in game unless items in games and loot boxes shutdown, including Dead Space 3 given to EA Worldwide Studios and gambling. In the Isle of Man, in game can be traded for real money, then sales not hitting EA’s sales expecta- EA Vancouver to start a new. items and currency are put under the the gambling laws do not apply to tions in 2013, and the Star Wars Game same considerations as real money, them. that has been in development since and therefore come under the same October Issue 2017 | Seren 27 GAMES Other Big Games This Month design. However, apart from climb- able ledges being highlighted with REVIEW a strange white substance, there’s no Uncharted: A New Legacy? way of telling where you need to go, which may result into you accidental- By LAURA ASPIN ly wandering into the next objective or a group of enemies. ncharted: The Lost Legacy was Gameplay is still the same old defy- released in August for the PS4, ing gravity with impossible climbing Uand is the rst spino in the and third person shooting, which much beloved Uncharted series. It means the usual tight, responsive focuses as more of a standalone ex- controls, almost run and gun shoot- pansion to the Uncharted universe ing, and vastly improved stealth sec- then its own game. Its main charac- tions. However, whilst the chemistry ters, Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross, and writing between the two main who were introduced in Uncharted characters is funny and done well, 2 and 4 respectively, are attempting Nadine Ross’s AI can be either an- to retrieve the Tusk of Ganesh before noying or borderline rage-inducing, the mercenary Asav can do so. because she may go running into Visually the game is breathtaking, the enemy during a stealth section or and you’ll be wishing you could take start shooting in no particular direc- photos of the glorious backdrops of tion. ancient civilisations and mountain Whilst the writing and acting is top ranges. The designs of the levels notch, this game is let down by an complement the visuals, and will underdeveloped and forgettable vil- have you climbing up sheer cli faces lain, not well-de ned character moti- or running through the markets in vations and occasions where charac- an Indian town. It can feel at times ters will go o or turn up for the sake that you’re playing through a section of the plot. of Uncharted 4, with the only di er- Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a ence being that it has had a reskin charming game, with likeable char- Developers: Naughty Dog Platforms: Playstation 4 Multiplayer: Yes, Online and occasionally there are issues acters, fun gameplay and great level with screen tearing. The puzzles that design, but what lets it down is an Release Date: 23rd Aug 2017 Genre: Action Adventure Age Rating: 16 you need to solve are varied and in- underdeveloped storyline and con- corporate many aspects of the game fusing character motivations. Will Pokken Tournament DX Be Super E ective? REVIEW Developers: BANDAI NAMCO Release Date: 22 Sep, 2017 Platforms: Nintendo Switch Genre: Action Fighting Multiplayer: Yes, Local and Online Age Rating: 7

he Pokkén Tournament DX is the Nintendo Switch port of the TWii U game of the same name, and adds one new extra mode and ve new playable characters. The game is a spino of the Tekken ght- ing game series, except it uses Poké- mon. It’s a game which fuses it’s two name sake franchises in a satisfying way, while paying homage to other ghting games. Before I continue, I would like to admit that I didn’t play the Wii U ver- positioning and ranged attack game- ise yourself with the controls, there is original soundtrack. Unfortunately, Speaking of which, whilst I have sion, and therefore am not in any po- play, whereas duel phase is more a tutorial that will teach you some of the voice acting doesn’t hold up as only admittedly played local mul- sition to compare the two versions of suited towards building combos and the basics. However, a lot of these tu- well, sounding robotic and uncom- tiplayer; it was really a fun game to the game. traditional playstyles. The plus side torials are unplayable, and can make fortable. The best way to describe the play against my friend. As stated above, the gameplay in to this multi-phased battle eld is you feel like you are stuck in a lecture main NPC’s voice acting would be a The real let down, except it’s ro- Pokken Tournament is very similar that it brings a new type of variety to about playing the game rather than bored or uncomfortable Siri, trying in botic voice work, was its poor plot- to that of Tekken and other ghting the gameplay, so that it doesn’t be- playing the actual game. This means vain to talk about Pokémon. line. It was a bit cliché for a Pokémon games. That said, it does have some come stale, or feel like a copy-paste that the controls can be a little overly The graphics are impressive and, game and didn’t really intrigue me changes. The game features two ways of an old concept. It also allows the complicated for some, whereas oth- for the most part, keep up with the like other ghting games in the past to use and see the battle eld: eld players to properly see the Pokémon ers may quickly recognise some com- fast-paced action on screen; even on have done. phase, which is an over the shoulder matches that they have been play- binations early on. console mode. Occasionally, there Pokken Tournament DX has good view and allows access to the entire ing since the 8-bit 1990’s Pokémon Another strong point is the music. might be a slight drop in framerate graphics, enjoyable multiplayer, de- arena, and duel phase, which is like games. My one issue with the ‘phase It’s very good, and wouldn’t be out of if you have been playing for a long cent gameplay and music. It unfor- the classic side view ghting game shifts’, is that they can be di cult to place in some of the tenser sections time, or if you’re playing on the mul- tunately doesn’t quite make ve stars screen. Field phase works better for get used to. of the newer Pokémon games, and tiplayer mode during a particularly due to bad voice work and a poor Whilst it can take a while to familiar- is a good addition to the franchise’s  ashy combo. plot. 28 October Issue 2017 | Seren FILM by JACK HOLLINSHEAD ductions such as The Decision and So, could you each tell me a little The Bag, could you tell me how bit about yourselves and your role long is the process in making your on the committee?  lm pieces? Lee: My name’s Lee Carson, and I’m Aled: In terms of last year, the rst the President of the society. I study batch of lms were made from about a masters in Film Concept to Screen September till maybe October and and have been in the society for INTERVIEW then we took a break until Janu- three years, the previous two on the ary with the second batch running committee. It’s been good so far, I’ve from about January till May. But this really enjoyed it and I like the way year we’ve extended that rst batch we’re going. because we had that two months Aled: I’m Aled Gri ths, like Lee, I of November and December of just study a masters here as well on the nothing, so this time round we’ve same course and did my undergrad already started production, working here. This is my second year on the from now until December on these committee, I was on it last year too. lms before kicking straight into the I really enjoy the responsibility I have next one. But last year, in the sec- because I’m Vice President, so I like ond batch we had three lms made, helping Lee out because we work whereas this year we’re expecting well together. If I ever make a lm or maybe four or ve. direct something I always like to try and get Lee involved in terms of pro- So the  rst batch of  lms that are ducing and stu so we clearly know made from September to Decem- how to run ship together. In terms of ber, will they be shown at socials? this year so far, it’s been going really Aled: We’re planning the showcase well. A few hiccups here and there for that now at the moment. We are but really looking forward to seeing hoping to collaborate with the mas- and working out where we are go- ters students that are currently n- ing. I think we are going in the right ishing up their degrees, to make a direction. joint, big event. Beau: My names Beau Boogaart Lee: Because of how it ran last year, and I’m the Equipment O cer of the we spent a month on the rst lms society, so that means I’m responsi- and had a small screening which was ble for handling the equipment. I’m open to the public which will happen also a masters student, but the soci- again this year and because we spent ety allowed me to get onto my mas- 5 to 6 months on the second batch of ters because I did my undergrad in lms, we made it into a larger show- Linguistics and because I was in the case, which will be the main one of society last year, I made a couple of the year in Pontio cinema. lms and made a portfolio and due Bangor University to that, I got onto the lm masters. Have you received any feedback Byron: I’m Byron Dean, I’m not do- on any of the  lms you’ve made so ing a masters. I’m a second year far? Media and Theatre student. I’m the Aled: The showcase we had last Secretary, ‘sexy sec’, that’s me. So Film Society May went down extremely well. We basically, my job is to support these had members from BAFTA there and guys, organise rooms, but also work a lot of people from the industry too. get more members, have better pro- lms. mittee member is a producer on alongside the guys in terms of book- Lee and I went to a BAFTA event in jects as such, so we kind of went all each of those things. The workshops ings for locations, and making their the summer as well and we spoke out in freshers week and serendip- You’ve mentioned the greater lives a lot easier. It’s nice working ity which really paid o because we interest and the society growing, with new people every time around, got around 3 times the amount of and with Lee & Aled both being on For those who are interested in making their  rst teaching people new aspects of lm. members in the rst meeting than the committee previously; what  lm, the best thing that anyone in the industry can tell Alun: I’m Alun Humphreys, and I’m we usually get and people seem to changed from last year’s Serendip- you is to jump straight into it. a Film Studies student. My position be enjoying it as well. It’s not just the ity and freshers week? on the committee is Equalities O c- numbers but the feedback we’re get- Aled: De nitely upping the socials. revolve around each of those roles. er. It’s my responsibility to make sure to some people who we didn’t even ting is purely good. Its nice to have We’ve already had more socials this So far, we’ve had a writing workshop that everyone is being treated fairly know were there, they didn’t know rst years come along and say how year than we did last, which is insane. which went down really well. Next within the society. I am the commit- that we had run it and they said how much they’re enjoying it. Not only The overall production value as well, week (17th October), we’ve got the tee member that helps with the con- great they thought it went and the are they learning about lms, but so better  yers, and we’ve got a new directors’ workshop and after that  ict between people. Making sure standard of the lms were so high. they’re making friends and mak- logo now as well which is much bet- will be camera, and each committee that everyone is safe and happy on We are de nitely looking to replicate ing them more con dent with their ter than last years. member teaches those workshops set, helping out with issues that may that this year for sure. course; I don’t think I could be hap- Lee: I think a large part of it was because we all have our own special- arise when lming a short lm. Lee: And we got good feedback pier with how it’s running. that the lm society was rebooted ities, so Lee is sound and producing, Jess: My name’s Jessica Simms from the school about how they Aled: It’s cool because two of us a couple of years ago. 2 years ago it Byron is really good at writing, Beau and I study English Language. I am thought it went and we get people were on the committee last year, so was around 10 members and then is into camera. the Treasurer for the society, so I’m who come along to the society who we had a slight sense of how things last year was a lot better. Lee: They take place every Tuesday responsible for looking after the are like ‘we watched this lm and it were going and how they should be Aled: Last year was the biggest im- at 6pm because we want the people money, making sure the right money was really great and it’s the kind of run. So we took that blueprint and provement we saw. in their production crews to be con- goes in and out, as well as helping to stu I want to do’, which is really cool tried to make it slightly better, so for Byron: I can remember compared dent in the skill they’re doing. By fundraise. to hear. the rst time this year we’ve added a to last year, the workshops have throwing them in the deep end to Hannah: I’m Hannah Grimston. Aled: Its funny because it seems to lm screening element to the soci- been a lot more detailed, we’ve got a get them to make a lm but support- I’m a Creative Studies student and be everytime that happens, they’re ety because last year it was just lm lot more structure in place in terms of ing them as they do it and teaching my position is Social Secretary. I or- telling that lmmaker that their lm making and now every Thursday we teaching people di erent concepts them the skills that they need. But ganise socials, fundraising events was good but they don’t know that have lm screenings. So we had the of lm making. on top of that we do open it up to and organise social media, but I’m that’s the person behind the lm. It’s Godfather last Thursday (12th Oc- Aled: De nitely. The biggest thing anyone who isn’t in those produc- also there if you want to have a chat interesting that that is always the tober). It seems to be going down we’ve tried to implement this year is tion crews. So if people don’t want about anything. case. It’s nice really because a lot of really well and we tie those screen- organisation, so last year we were or- to make lms but they just want to the time, people don’t get the recog- ings into what comes next with the ganising what we were doing maybe come along and learn for the week. How has the start of the academ- nition for being behind the camera. workshops. So this week’s workshop the day before. We are now organis- If they want to work on camera skills ic year gone for the society so far? will be all about directing and we are ing it weeks in advance. Like Byron or anything else then they can come film@undebbangor. Lee: I think it’s gone better than well under way with our productions says, the workshops have been much and sit in. com anyone could have expected really. at the moment as well. We’ve got 8 more in-depth. Aled: For those who are interested We’ve had a huge increase in mem- groups now making lms, and with Byron: A lot more interesting too. in making their rst lm, the best bers, and we started back after the Bangor University Film the massive amount of new people thing that anyone in the industry can summer expecting bigger things; to Society (@BUFSOC) who have joined, we can make more What types of workshops do you tell you is to jump straight into it. Get o er? on set. That’s where you learn, that’s It’s been good so far, I’ve really enjoyed it and Aled: So there’s 8 crews, each per- where you make the mistakes and @bu lmsoc son in that crew has a role. So we learn from them. I like the way we’re going. have director, writer, cinematogra- pher, sound and editor. Then a com- Having seen some of your pro- @bu lmsoc Seren | October Issue 2017 29 FILM Obviously, you’ve mentioned it was. You’ve just mentioned Pontio; that each of the committee members after The Decision has been shown, your socials, your screenings; how are they very supportive? will select a lm. We’ll then poll that we’re hoping it will whet their ap- have they gone so far? What socials and/or workshops Lee: They are. A few of us were in for the society and the society will petite enough for them to go ‘I want Aled: Very popular. Hannah, our have you got coming up? Pontio with our society hoodies on choose what they want screened. We that sort of exposure’. new Social Secretary, is doing an ab- Beau: There’s a Halloween social on and Emyr, the man who runs the cin- decided on Pulp Fiction just to get Lee: I think it’s good for people to solutely stellar job at the moment. the 30th October. A pub crawl with ema, came over to us and said ‘oh, the ball rolling and then Whiplash is see their own work up on the big Constantly throwing ideas towards all the members hopefully dressing you’re the lm society? We should the rst one to have been chosen. screen because it’s the best way to us. Last night (Friday 13th October) up as lm characters. get involved!’ And ever since then Lee: And then in December, we’re inspire and to see the reception from we had our rst themed pub quiz. Aled: You will have just missed our it’s been emailing and meeting and hoping to put out a competition to the general public. Her and Beau did a really good job rst Pontio partnership screening. that’s how we contacted Pontio for our society. Maybe a 48-hour lm- together on the quiz in general, es- We have Pulp Fiction showing on the showcase last year and he’s just making challenge or something pecially how they presented it. The the 26th October, which is a FilmSoc been more and more keen to get in- along those lines. The winning entry turnout was almost double what we event. The following month, on the volved this year. So we’ve agreed on will then get shown before the fea- expected and it went down really 30th November, we’ve got Whiplash a monthly screening that Film Soc ture in Pontio cinema in front of the well. We had a screening afterwards, in Pontio Cinema, and before that, sets up. We set a poll for the society general public. which again, went down really well. they will be screening The Decision and email Emyr the results, meaning Aled: The point of it being a FilmSoc Quite a lot of people stayed which to make it a FilmSoc event. we can control our own work as well. screening is so that we show some- was surprising considering how late Aled: So typically how it goes is thing of FilmSoc’s beforehand. So

There’s a Halloween social on the 30th October. A pub crawl with all the members hopefully dressing up as  lm characters... 30th November, we’ve got Whiplash in Pontio Cinema, and before that, they will be screening The Decision to make it a FilmSoc event. If you had to move to a desert island and you could only take  ve  lms with you, what would they be? Lee: Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, American Beauty, Eyes Wide Shut, The Shawshank Redemp- tion, The Little Prince (animated) Aled: The Shining, Skyfall, Road to Perdition, The Godfather, El- ephant Beau: The Rabbi’s Cat, Comet, Spotlight, Room, Arrival Byron: La Haine, My Life As A Courgette, About Dr Sou e, Edin, Victoria Alun: Taxi Driver, Shutter Island, The Dark Knight, Reservoir Dogs, The Conjuring 2. Jess: Gone Girl, Hot Fuzz, La La Land, Trainspotting, Anastasia Hannah: Trainspotting, Heath- ers, Labyrinth, Hick, Rocky Horror Picture Show Blade Runner 2049: NOT Performing At The Box O ce Is Ok

by JACK HOLLINSHEAD prepared to keep up with its themes Lord of the Rings lms aren’t exactly ing existing fans. That’s part of the doesn’t matter. That doesn’t dampen he highly anticipated sequel and storytelling. Do people just want an hour and a half each. All successful sequels job, to get the new invest- the fact that, in mine and others to a such an unique and spec- something that’s easy watching? lms in their own right, and people ment if someone hasn’t seen the rst opinion, this is such a great lm. For Ttacular lm was released at the Something they don’t have to think seemed to sit through them. So why one. But for some reason it hasn’t, me, both Blade Runner lms should beginning of the month; Blade Run- about but can easily follow. I’m a fan haven’t they given this a chance? which is a little disappointing. It’s not be watched due to their themes and ner 2049. It is a truly stunning lm. It of those movies as much as the next Blade Runner is a lm that has an as if critics and fans have given the cinematography. It’s a story that I feel stands shoulder-to-shoulder with its person, but challenging movies are appreciative fan base, old and new, lm a slating. It has received count- is quite relevant to society and makes predecessor and, in my opinion, will something that you can really get who adore it. The sequel is a lm for less praise and recommended by all, you understand more about yourself. be one of, if not the best lm of 2017. into and explore opinions on, as a them as much as anyone. It’s a lm therefore you can’t blame anyone for However, for some reason since its lover of lm more than anything. we deserved. With the sequel being putting you o it. On the other hand, Check out our review of release, the box o ce ticket sales Now, I understand why some peo- such a success in terms of quality, when Blade Runner came out all the Blade Runner 2049 on our have shown it has not been popular; ple may not want to go and sit for 163 that means the world to fans more way back in 1982, it didn’t hit the website, along with plen- why is it that? minutes. For me, that’s no excuse. than anything, not tarnishing its ground running and only began to ty of others! Plus, keep Are people becoming lazy with cin- Some of the highest grossing lms legacy. They made sure all the pieces gain a cult-like following in the years your eye out for future ema? Because of the morality it ques- of all time have enormous running of the puzzle t before release. I’m to come. Will the same happen with reviews over the coming tions, methodical plot points and times. Titanic; 195 minutes. Avatar; sure some of the logic behind the the sequel? year. noir stylisation; it’s not something 161 minutes. Skyfall; 143 minutes. sequel was to inspire a new genera- For whatever reason it hasn’t be- you can swindle along to on a whim. The upcoming Justice League lm tion of Blade Runners to become in come nancially successful com- www.seren.bangor.ac.uk You’ve almost got to be mentally is rumoured to be 170 minutes. The awe at its wonder, alongside pleas- pared to its budget. But for me, it 30 October Issue 2017 | Seren FILM @SerenFilm @seren lm  [email protected] Get in touch via our social media for any information or to get involved! Stop; Trailer Time Foreign Cinema: French Films

Pokemon The Movie: I Choose You If you grew up around the 90s to the present date, there’s no doubt you have been interested in Poke- mon at some stage of your life. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, a special movie has been created, adapting the rst episode from when Ash receives Pikachu from Professor Oak and encounters the legendary by Arron Williams tions. The lm also portrays themes handed manner. Overall, the lm is a While the lm is a romantic drama, Pokemon Ho-oh. I’m sure you, as well rench lm is a very impactful of innocence and humanization, the worthwhile watch for wonderful and it contains a lot of physical violence as myself, will be heading to the cin- and beautiful part of cinema. latter is especially explored in Léon’s memorable moments created by the and ruthless scenes. The lm also ema for a good reminisce. In selected FTheir themes are moving and character. It is for this reason that the humour and chemistry of the duo. focuses on the theme of struggle in theatres from the 5th November for a stylised superbly to create some lm is a great watch. While the rest of La Haine (1995) Alain’s responsibility for his young limited time. truly stunning movies. But one of the lm, from the e ects to the cine- La Haine is a drama/crime lm di- son, his desire for martial arts and the problems mentioned with for- matography are great, the characters rected by Mathieu Kassovitz. It takes Stéphanie’s profession of training Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi eign lm, however, can be that you are what make it. place in a dense French suburb/ghet- killer whales. On Tuesday 11th October; a brand- have to read them rather than watch. Intouchables (2011) to the day after a large riot has taken However, several of the lms scenes new trailer dropped for, in most of There are so many wonderful lms Intouchables is a French foreign place. It tells a story over a period of are hard to watch and intended to the world’s case, the most antici- other countries have produced and language lm directed by Olivier 24 hours with continuous reminders make the viewer feel bad, which pated lm of the calendar year; Star you should watch in order to extend Nakache and Eric Toledano. Unlike of the time of day. The narrative fol- it succeeds in doing. It is however, Wars VIII: The Last Jedi. In the wake of your knowledge. I suggest that your Léon, it is in French and easily more lows three characters; Vinz (Vincent worth the watch, despite the brutal- Episode VII: The Force Awakens, we rst venture is across the Channel to recognisable as a creation of French Cassel) who is Jewish, the black box- ity, just for the quality of the lm and get a glimpse of Rey, Kylo Ren, Finn, France, as I would recommend these cinema. er, Hubert (Hubert Koundé) and the the performances. General Organa, Luke Skywalker and 5 lms to watch as a starting point The lm is a comedy drama set in Arab, Saïd (Saïd Taghmaoui). Army of Shadows (1969) the mysterious leader Snoke. Anyone Léon the Professional (1994) Paris. The lm follows two characters, The lm represents issues of race Army of Shadows is war drama di- else a tiny bit excited? We literally Léon the Professional, while not a the rst being the lower-class char- and refugees, and is an interesting rected by Jean-Pierre Melville and cannot wait! Check your local cin- French foreign language lm, is still acter Driss (Omar Sy) and the rich, watch in relation to modern politi- based on Joseph Kessel’s novel of emas for listings, including a double a staple of French cinema. While the disabled aristocrat Philippe (Fran- cal events and attitudes towards im- the same name. The lm takes place bill with The Force Awakens. lm is in English, it was produced by cois Cluzet). Philippe hires Driss to migration. La Haine is shot in black in Nazi-occupied France and follows a French lm company called Gau- be his caretaker and hilarity ensues. and white to secure the feeling of a the account of underground resist- mont and directed by Luc Besson, The lm has a lot of charm, having harsh and brutal world with a lot of ance ghters. It follows Philippe The New Mutants who later went on to direct The Fifth a fantastic cast who play believable tension and violence. It shows a cold, Gerbier (Lino Ventura) a head of the The next instalments of the X-Men Element (1997). The lm is also the characters and have a great sense of hostile environment, so much so that resistance network in France and his franchise looks to be more of a step rst major lm which Natalie Port- humour. its title literally translates to ‘Hate’ three men. in the horror genre direction. The man starred in and from her out- The lm is full of several, genuinely and is named after the quote ‘Hatred However, the lm is not the run-of- New Mutants is about ve young standing performance, blossomed heartwarming moments, along with breeds hatred’. the-mill action war lm and serves mutants who discover their abili- her career. superb comedic value to create both Rust and Bone (2012) to show the cold and erce nature of ties, but are kept in a secret facility The lm follows Léon (Jean Reno) a hilarious and happy go lucky lm. Rust and Bone is a brutal romantic the underground movement against against their will. The lm, starring a professional assassin who takes in Another reason to view this lm is drama directed by Jacques Audiard. the Nazi occupation; there are no Maisie Williams and Charlie Heaton, a 12-year-old girl named Mathilda for its soundtrack, which includes a The lm is set in Antibes and follows Rambo style antics. The lm is worth will be a nice change of pace, align- (Natalie Portman) after her parents great array of classic songs. The lm Alain (Matthias Schoenaerts) who is a watch, not only to see a lm on the ing with recent R-rated hits such as are murdered. However, rather than also does a good job of looking at is- looking after his young son and liv- French perspective of the war, but for Deadpool and Logan. Rumours have focusing on action, the lm excels in sues of class and race, and the inter- ing with his sister. Alain meets a killer its themes and performances. While been reported that if this lm is suc- its characters. The lm concentrates actions between those within them. whale trainer called Stéphanie (Mar- it is a thematic construction, the por- cessful, a horror trilogy will poten- heavily on the relationship between However, the theme is portrayed ion Cotillard) who he grows a deep trayal of the movement appears real tially be on the cards. Léon and Mathilda and their interac- well, and not presented in a heavy- bond with. due to its bleak nature. Recent Releases & Upcoming Movies

Call Me By Your Name: 27th Oc- Murder On The Orient Express: Only The Brave: 10th November Ingrid Goes West: 17th Novem- Justice League: 17th November tober 3rd November The true story of an elite group of ber Batman (Ben A eck), Wonder Based on the novel, the lm is An adaptation of Agatha Christie’s re ghters who battled the Yarnell Ingrid Thorburn (Aubrey Plaza) is Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Ja- about 17-year-old Elio Perlman (Tim- best-selling novel, a series of profes- Hill Fire in Arizona, June 2013. This a social media stalker. She heads to son Mamoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher) and othee Chalamet) and his adventures sionals are all under investigation biographical drama includes Josh California when Instagram-famous The Flash (Ezra Miller) unite forces to over a summer after meeting intern by the world’s best detective after a Brolin, Miles Teller, Je Bridges and Taylor Sloane (Elizabeth Olsen) be- face the villainous Steppenwolf. Oliver (Armie Hammer). murder occurs. Jennifer Connelly. comes her newest xation. October Issue 2017 | Seren 31

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1) Witches form of transport (10) 2) Animal blamed for TB in cows that have recently 4) Doubly false web spinner (5) gone missing (7) HARD 5) First name of Dr. Nobel who invented the prize 3) Even sparkly vampires drink __ (5) (6) 4) Someone who changes under the full moon 7) Don’t say his name more than three times (8) (11) 8) South American country Seren wishes to visit 8) Traditionally thrown at houses on Halloween (4) (4) 9) Great castle to visit near Bangor (7) 10) Surname of current Batman (7) 10) Creepy Halloween family (6) 12) Colour of a pumpkin (6) 11) It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Danny __ (6) 15) Dublin band Kid Karate’s song Two ___ (5) 13) First name of Psycho killer __ Bates (6) 16) Trick or Treat? (5) 14) Board game for talking to the dead (5) 17) A zombie’s favourite snack (6) 18) Band of sisters which conveniently rhymes with Daim (4) 32 Seren | October Issue 2017 BOOKS  e history of a good old ghost story

Happy Birthday... Arthur Miller

by BETH SMITH playwright Kenneth Rowe. is Tony Award for Best Author. ‘ e Crucible’ as it was an allegory inspiration led to him moving back He later wrote the  rst act of ‘Death about McCarthyism. e committee East, where he began his career as a of Salesman’ in less than a day. is essentially demanded that Miller told rthur Miller was born on the playwright. play won Miller the highest awards on people who had been active in by BETH SMITH 17th October, 1915 in Harlem, His career had a slow and wobbly possible in the world of theatre, which certain political activities and was thus New York. Unfortunately, start with his Broadway debut ‘ e consisted of the Pulitzer Prize, the cited in contempt of Congress. Ahis family lost almost everything Man Who Had All the Luck’, closing New York Drama Critics Circle Award Miller died on February 10th 2005 t’s reaching the time of year they had in the Wall Street Crash in a er four performances with very and the Tony for Best Play. on the 56th anniversary of ‘Death of a where many minds turn towards 1929, causing them to move from dismal reviews. His later play ‘All My In 1956, Miller’s request to renew Salesman’s Broadway debut. telling ghost stories. Granted Manhattan to Flatbush, Brooklyn. Sons’ became a hit in 1947. is play his passport was denied by the House today’sI Halloween is much more At the University of Michigan, he ran for nearly a full year on Broadway Un-American Activities Committee. commercialised than what it used to was inspired by the professor and which led to Miller gaining his  rst is is partly due to his successful play be in the U.K., but that doesn’t stop it being any less spooky. Since ancient times ghost stories have been prominent in the folklore of many di erent cultures around the world. ese stories consist of: ‘ e Night Demon’, an evil creature that stalks the Tanzanian Island of Pemba in the Indian Ocean and ‘ e Girl in e Bathroom’ a Japanese ghost story about a girl who lives in the girls bathroom on the third  oor in the third stall, to name a few. Typically, ghost stories involve historical  gures ranging from queens and politicians to gangsters and also writers who died in violent or mysterious deaths. Within the Victorian era ghosts in  ction were on a rapid increase. Artwork by Manu Ambady According to Professor Ruth Robbins from Leeds Metropolitan University, the most straightforward reason is the rise of the periodical press. Ghost stories traditionally were in an oral form. However, publishers needed REVIEW:  e Bloody Chamber a mass of content and ghost stories ful lled their needs as they were short, cheap, generic, repetitive and could easily be cut in terms of length. By Angela Carter Charles Dickens capitalised on this trend and produced his successful by BETH SMITH the story lengths. ere is a delicate ghost story ‘A Christmas Carol’ just touch in the language that makes each before Christmas in 1843. shocking event that extra bit spine As weird as it may seem, the chilling, especially in the graphic event popularity of ghost stories was also ‘ e Bloody Chamber’ is a well that happens in ‘ e Snow Child’. linked to economic changes. is is “The invisible is only executed series of short stories by the e protagonists in each of Carter’s due to the industrial revolution leading magni cent Angela Carter. e book stories are a woman. ese women are to people moving from rural villages itself consists of re-imagined fairy tales obviously di erent characters but the into towns and cities and creating a at their  nest and most gruesome state. style of Carter’s prose sounds natural new middle-class. ey moved into another unexplored However, Carter views it as an attempt to them and doesn’t seem out of place houses that usually had servants, the “to extract the latent content from at all. e females collectively discover new sta found themselves in a house the traditional stories.” ese include the rules that society has imposed on completely alien to them and ended up ‘Bluebeard’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, them and in the end completely defy seeing things everywhere and jumping ‘Puss in Boots’, ‘ e Snow Child’ and these stereotypes as shown in the at every creak. Lighting was provided country, a brave new ‘ e Little Red Riding Hood’. Some are namesake ‘ e Bloody Chamber’. via gas lamps meaning that the carbon based in the modern age with some Carter aims to extract the sexuality monoxide given o could also provoke in the medieval dark ages, adding a from the fairy tales and does this very hallucinations. gothic feel to the text. well. Overall, the dark stories are a Next time you start seeing things be world.” e language of the stories is equally refreshing twist and an ironically sure to get a carbon monoxide detector as grotesque in their descriptions pleasant read. installed! as the other despite the variation in October Issue 2017 | Seren 33 BOOKS Classics Corner

Maya Angelou, Celebrations: Rituals of Peace and Prayer

“On this platform of peace, we can create a language REVIEW:  e Hatred of to translate ourselves to ourselves and to each other.” By FRANCESCA  nd me sat in the same place reading Poetry by Ben Lerner SCIARRILLO Angelou again, three years on. Now, I would recommend ALL of Angelou’s writing to anyone and everyone. is or this month’s Classics Corner, summer I read ‘Celebrations: Rituals an extremely awe-inspiring of Peace and Prayer’, a collection of “The fatal problem with poetry: poems.” individual will be discussed in poems written by Angelou about recognitionF and celebration of Black spirituality, life, relationships and History Month.  nding peace. Regardless of whether by USMAN PAYNE as unlabelled people, are perhaps most Poetry enough - it is a text that delves Maya Angelou (born in St. Louis, you are a religious individual or not, I afraid of- not being recognised. into the catastrophe that is being a Missouri) is viewed by many as believe this collection to be extremely I allowed myself to drown in Lerner’s modern-day poet. His witty style pioneering for her contribution to heart-warming. is collection, like am foolish enough to identify as conversational tone as I experienced captures the reader and every page society: and rightfully so. Her writing in her others, provides the reader with a poet. A er reading Ben Lerner’s the realisation of not just what it is decorated with charming sentence particular has inspired people from all solace, happiness and hope, whilst e Hatred of Poetry, that was the means to be a poet, but also what it structure, and an a able tone which over the world and due to this, I believe encouraging self-con dence for phraseI present in my mind as his work means to be part of a “subculture” of will distract you from the calamity she warrants a place in this month’s any individual seeking relief from le me feeling violated, and exposed writers. He forms a siege mentality; us that is your career as a writer. In a little Classics Corner. Of course, Angelou grievance of any kind. It is easy to read for what my passion for poetry well poets versus the world - the world that over 100 pages, he tells us how, and is known for her autobiographical within one sitting and will certainly and truly was. cannot see our genius for what it well why, poetry is an art form that receives writing most commonly (which is put a smile on your face. Multiple On the surface, e Hatred of and truly is. When reading this book such belittlement. He presents an de nitely well worth reading as well!). poems within the collection can be Poetry is not a particularly “scary” I thought that it was only natural for interesting theory on how it is the lack However, her poetry o en feels like deemed classic in their own right text, at least not when de ned by the people to be weary of what they do of understanding of the form, rather a gi given, especially to you. My for being read aloud, for example, archetypal meaning. However, seeing not understand; or at least that is what than the genuine contempt, that causes favourite collection of her poems has President Clinton’s inauguration. is the text beyond its face value exposed I told myself as I attempted to salvage people to shy from it. Every chapter got to be “Still I Rise”. I remember in itself demonstrates the gravity of the rather horri c truth that, as a poet, fragments of my pride as I realised that unlatches your mind as Lerner  lls you reading it sat in Café Nero on Bangor Angelou’s writing and the impact it I am looked down upon by most of my poetic masterpieces are yet to even with even more reasons as to why we, high street for the very  rst time at the had on the society she lived in. Her society. at is a sign of an exceptional be published and, therefore, might as as poets, are such a dying breed. start of my time at Bangor University. work will be everlasting and therefore book - to e ortlessly bring to the well not exist. e funny thing is you will probably indisputably classic. surface what we as writers, and even I cannot recommend e Hatred of

REVIEW:  e Turn of the Screw by Henry James “I was a screen -- I was their protector. The more I saw, the less they would.”

By FRANCESCA (Miles and Flora) yet from the get go who worked in the house prior to her Quint. unfortunate conclusion. If you enjoy SCIARRILLO something is not quite right. A er arrival and crucially, prior to their own e ghost story is told to us from reading Victorian literature or Gothic seeing two mysterious people lurking deaths. Seeing these ghostly  gures a nameless and ambiguous narrator literature this is a must read for sure! around the grounds of the house she roam around without any disturbance who reads the story from a manuscript Filled with suspense and surprise, this et in a desolate summer house soon becomes inquisitive about the from the other members of the written by the governess who we know ghost story is classically Victorian and away from urban life we quickly history of the house and the family household unsettles the governess to be dead. erefore, right from full of Gothic tropes; it’s the perfect learn that danger is lurking who reside there. She learns that the (and the reader), particularly when the beginning we receive a sense of read to get you into the Halloween aroundS every corner. A governess is two people she keeps seeing are Peter it is only the children that seem most unease and anticipation in knowing spirit. hired to look a er two young children Quint and Miss Jessel, two lovers drawn to the supernatural Jessel and that the events of the story lead to an 34 Seren | October Issue 2017 LIFESTYLE ven a er freshers and the rush of the month you can’t go wrong with a healthy pick me up! It’s important to look a er yourself now that you are away from home and starting the day with a healthy smoothie or  lling breakfast Ehelps in more ways than one. Release of LEAN, GREEN SMOOTHIE MACHINE Serves 1-2

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LOOKS TRASHY” leek Makeup has teamed up with choose to de ne our own beauty. e from Ditch the Label shows that 22% Ditch the Label on a campaign campaign aims to liberate those who of people take women who wear against makeup shaming. Perhaps choose to wear makeup and wear it lots of makeup less seriously and a itS is an area you did not think people how they wish, whether it be purple further 31% agreed that wearing lots could discriminate against, but it is lipsticks or orange eyeshadow, we all of makeup looks trashy. ese results and a ects the lives of many who have have the right to express ourselves re ect a negative attitude towards a passion for expressing themselves how we want. ere is a stigma those who perhaps wear makeup for through the art of makeup. As the attached to wearing makeup and con dence or because they enjoy makeup industry continues to expand with the help of Sleek’s campaign that wearing it, it is ok to have a passion with new trends and techniques there stigma can be quashed so that many and nobody should make you feel bad has been a rise in makeup shaming. women who su er under the scrutiny for what you love to do/wear. ‘My face. My rules’ aims to recognise of others can celebrate individualism and prevent the shaming of how we and uniqueness.Staggeringly results October Issue 2017 | Seren 35 LIFESTYLE Balmain x L’Oréal: Let’s Talk: Alzheimer’s Parisian Fashion Awareness House Meets very year September marks a a ects many individuals, as well as dementia support and research charity worldwide campaign to raise their families, and one very close to and they o er many ways to donate awareness for Alzheimer’s and my heart. Albeit raising awareness or fundraise. Raising awareness and A ordable Makeup challengeE the stigma that surrounds in September it is important that we donating moves us one step forward livier Rousteing, creative fashion chain H&M. rough the up it and Dementia. Launched in continue to talk about this issue all to  nding a cure and prevent further director of French fashion and coming partnership with L’Oréal, 2012, Alzheimer’s Awareness Day is year round and ensure that the world heartache. Please dig deep and do house Balmain, has teamed up we can again be given the opportunity September 21st and continues to get is educated on its e ects, and how we something wonderful today! withO L’Oréal Paris to create a capsule to purchase from a luxury fashion people talking about the debilitating can help to ensure a brighter future for collection of the brand’s popular Color brand at an a ordable price. disease. 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IDEAS AT LIFESTYLEBANGOR. it is an under represented illness that Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading AC.UK. Self-Care Tips for Emerging Trends from Stressed-Out Students New York Fashion Week- By FAITH ELSEGOOD s  rst semester begins to take its’ toll, it’s easy to begin 5. Call your loved ones to stress out about lectures, It may have been weeks since you S/S 2018 Aseminars, assignments, group projects, last gave your parents a call, but they’ll his year’s New York Fashion etc, etc, etc. Rather than letting all that always be glad to hear from you. Week sees natural skin and stress overwhelm you, follow these tips Whether you’ve been conquering the bushy brows to glitter and to help you chill out and wind down. world or getting up at 5pm, they’ll Tsparkles galore. Here are just a few of want to know all about it. Even the coming years upcoming beauty 1. Take a walk spending some time in the kitchen trends: ere’s nothing better than fresh air with your  atmates will be enough to  lling your lungs, especially in autumn perk you up and chill you out. when the air is brisk and chilly. Take a Jeremy Scott (Moschino) walk down to the pier and back again, Faces and  ngers were dusted with or maybe across to Anglesey, if you feel sparkles alongside crystals on the like it! ere’s nothing to chill you out lower lash line. and perk you up like spending a few hours outdoors.

2. Switch o – literally Tom Ford Di cult though it may be to step Models were seen with short pixie away from Instagram and leave your style wigs- long on top and short on phone alone for a few hours, spending the sides. Celebrity makeup artist time away from technology could help Pat McGrath was responsible for the to mellow you out. I’m not suggesting statement feline  ick complimented you sit in a darkened room for three by smudged black liner. hours, though; read a book, chat to friends, cook some food!

3. Cosy Up Helmut Lang As the day draws to a close, take some Ombre lips also made an time to get cosy for the evening. Take a appearance at NYFW. An amazing shower, and get into your com est PJ’s look complimented by twisted forties – maybe light a couple of candles and style hair. e bigger the better! put on a relaxing playlist. Do whatever you can to have a relaxing evening and you’ll be all set to seize the next day.

4. Pamper Yourself Calvin Klein THE STUDENT’S UNION ALSO Facemasks are relatively inexpensive, Models were seen with a fresh, HAVE A DESTRESSIVAL EVENT and are a simple way to look a er natural face. Typically known as ON FROM THE 23RD OCTOBER yourself (not to mention fun!). If you the ‘no-makeup-makeup’ trend, the UNTIL THE 27TH OCTOBER. don’t fancy that, maybe paint your models were given full yet tidy brows THERE WILL BE WORKSHOPS nails or do a foot mask. Looking a er and so curls to further accentuate AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP YOU yourself on the outside is a great way natural beauty. DESTRESS AND PROMOTE of making yourself feel better on the WELLBEING. inside. 36 Seren | October Issue 2017 Fresh cuts for FREAK OUT! Freshers ampus life caters for a wide range of activities, but if you’re Cfridge is ever running low these are a few key dates you should keep in mind. Run by the Campus Life Mentors, these events aim to make intergrat- ing into a new environment more fun and more relaxing too. Making angors infamous Freak Shake is come second academic year not as The menu contains a variety of new friends and learning new reci- sadly coming to an end and I’m busy. And the beginning of this year tastes and  avours for all to enjoy, With o cial closing date end of No- pes could never be easier! not sure we’re all ready for it. (February), it didn’t pick up at all. So it with 10 di erent shakes to pick from! vember its last calls and i suppose a Be sure to check them out around B Freak Shakes situated on upper Ban- reached that time to move on. With shakes at £6 and Burnt O er- Long Goodbye is in order. Currently University and ask any questions. gor has reigned supreme for 2 years Most popular  avour by the public ings at £7 (including a days notice Freakshakes are o ering a promotion Remember to book in advance if and sadly it is time to say goodbye. I are Nutella Twisted/Untwisted, this to get the ingredients), who could for anyone with a student card or in necessary but you can nd all details popped in to get the insight into its chocolate concoction is devised of want more? To view the full menu or school uniform to get £1 o , or even and more events on a Campus Life origins and plans for the future. a creamy nutella shake topped with to look for opening hours, visit their a £1 with a copy of Seren, one pro- poster or online at: bangor.ac.uk/ Freak Shakes Bangor, address 12 vanilla whipped cream, more nutella facebook page: facebook.com/Freak- motion per person cannot be used campus-life/index.php.en Holyhead Road, Upper Bangor, has and hazelnuts. The fun part is Twisted Shakes/ or you can contact them via in conjunction with another coupon. been here since 21st October 2015. or Untwisted, whereby its embel- Twitter: twitter.com/FreakShakes. This promotion will be running until So it’s now been 2 years up running lished with salty pretzels or a belgian the bitter end. BAR UNO for this milkshake shop and the end sugar wa e. is in sight. However, Giles the owner swears Thursday 12th October free chip Freak Shakes was actually an Aus- by his French Mistress, vanilla shake, butty and chat tralian idea from a Pâtissez cafe and Sicilian Sunshine, lemon curd! Sunday 22nd October Free Roast in Canberra. Essentially, thick and The French Mistress is a classy combi- (booking campuslife@bangor. creamy milkshakes stacked high with nation of vanilla beans, vanilla bean ac.uk) sugary delights! creme patissiere, whipped cream, Monday 23rd Free Hot chocolate In Summer of 2015, they were plas- topped with a french vanilla slice. An- morning tered all over social media and had yone else in love yet or is it just me? Saturday 4th November Hot choc- a high impact upon it. They photo- Inspiration for the Sicilian Sunshine olate and Bon re night walk graphed well. The owner, Giles, was actually stems from the Hairy Bikers, Monday 6th November Hot choco- looking for something to do, and this including lemon curd, lemon zest, late morning place was available, so he thought if golden caster sugar, vanilla whipped he took it on, people would come. So cream, topped with a lemon Aberf- BARLOWS after market research on facebook fraw cake! about the place, it was the second Each made from hand, these won- Thursday 12th October free chip most popular place in Bangor by derful creations are truly a spectacle butty and chat likes, so he thought he’d open! And Bangor will miss. Of course I couldn’t Monday 23rd Free Hot chocolate weren’t we excited! end the interview without getting morning It actually wasn’t popular initially, one, I opted for the Mallow Choccy Tuesday 24th Learn to cook Veg- but got very popular in February Fudge Packer; made from 70% bel- etarian of 2016 when the daily post got in- gian dark chocolate fudge and co- Saturday 4th November Hot choc- volved and did a piece, which by coa, crowned with whipped cream, olate and Bon re night walk luck coincided with the beginning of fudgey chocolate brownie, and a Monday 6th November Hot choco- half term, so got very busy. However, homemade toasted marshmallow! late morning Tuesday 7th November Learn to cook sweet treats Thursday 9th November Board games and biscuits Butter you sure?  e Price is Rice ue to a stroke of bad korma or hoods in India, and calls upon the astered the art of the perfect ratio of salt, so you won’t be sacri c- BRAINT COMMON ROOM perhaps the new EU import Commissioner to delay implementa- cheese toastie? Got your ing any  avour.” restrictions, Politicians have tion of the order, to give the farmer’s mates all jealous of your Well here you have it, don’t turn D Tuesday 17th October Ice cream M been warned that the price of a curry time to be able to have their crops cheddar treasure? Think again.. your cheese toastie into a hot mess, party will increase by December. compliable. He even adds “especially opt for mayonnaise instead for the Thursday 2nd November Board The EU Commission has ordered since no-one is seriously claiming perfect results! games and biscuits basmati manufacturers to slash lev- that Indian Basmati rice has suddenly If like me, you’re looking for some- Sunday 19th November Free Sun- els of the pesticide Tricyclazole to a become unsafe to eat”. thing with a little more of a kick, try day Roast hundredth of its current legal level. The EU regulation states: “In view of adding some diced onions, and dried (booking campuslife@bangor. Indian farmers who make up 60% the long shelf life of rice, this Regula- cured ham, and chorizo for a little bit ac.uk) of the world’s basmati rice use this tion should provide for a transitional of a spanish kick to it. compound to protect against rice arrangement for rice grown in 2016 There’s endless possibilities with ACAPELA blast disease and has been doing so or before, in order to allow for the Food writer Tristan Lutz is calling the type of cheese used. So best to for the last 30 years. Yet, the Commis- normal marketing, processing and for people to make the switch from try and nd one or a few that work Friday 3rd November Campus life sioner ruled that traces of the com- consumption of rice. butter to egg mayonnaise, which he for you. and IEC world music & food night pound must be all but eradicated “However taking into account the says will make the bread brown more Instead of grilling, you could try from December. The Indian Govern- uncertainties regarding certain prop- evenly, burn less quickly and avoid butter the outside of the sandwich ment responded, saying it would erties of Tricyclazole, the timelines tearing a hole in the bread while try- and fry for a di erent taste! take farmers at least three harvests foreseen in this Regulation do not ing to spread it. over three years to e ectively modify allow for any treatment with Tricycla- That’s right! Ditch the butter and their crops. zole in 2017 or thereafter. go for mayo to execute the perfect The EU currently imports around cheese toastie. But don’t take my 360,000 tonnes of basmati rice a year, word for it, Lutz explains that.. of which 150,000 tonnes comes to “While butter splits into oil and the UK. Around 80 per cent is brown, solids, the latter of which burns and 20 per cent white. As a country quickly against the hotplate,” he says. whose favourite meals are takea- “Mayonnaise is perfectly emulsi ed, ways, we should prepare our pockets meaning no more blackened patch- for a real rinse. es. Conservative MEP for London, Syed “And whole egg mayonnaise – the Kamall states that this would have kind you buy in a jar – has the same a disastrous e ect on farmers liveli- October Issue 2017 | Seren 37

FOOD AND DRINK SMIRNOFF ICE PUT A SPELL ON YOU?

nvited to a Halloween party by a potential friend on your course? IGood. Turning up dressed as a pirate who can’t stand the taste of Smirno ice let alone rum? Bad. This year ditch the 8 pack of alco- pops on o er and opt on a DIY ap- proach to your drinks, helping you handle your alcohol intake and set CORPSE ZOMBIE BLOODY the taste to your own. To impress your mates, try to put a REVIVER Ingredients: 2 dashes of Bacardi, 3 BRAIN twist on your pres’ with a cocktail or cl White Rum, 3 cl Golden Run, 3 cl NO.2 Ingredients: 1-part Peach schnapps, two. Here are a few concoctions to Dark rum, 3 cl Apricot Brandy, 3 cl 1/2 part Baileys® irish cream, 3 drops help freak things up.. Orange juice, 3 cl Pineapple juice, 1 Ingredients: 2 drops Absinthe, 3 cl Grenadine For a creepier look try freezing dash Grenadine. Lillet Blanc, 3 cl Gin, 3 cl Cointreau, 3 in shot glass pour peach schnapps small objects in ice to add to your Shake all the ingredients, except cl Lemon Juice. 3/4 of the way, pour irish cream on drinks, by the end of the night your the Bacardi, in a shaker lled halfway Shake all ingredients together and top (do not layer let it pour straight) drink might be looking back at you! with ice. Pour into a tall glass and n- strain into a chilled cocktail glass. then add three drops of grenadine. ish with a splash of Bacardi on top. Result looks like a Bloody Brain! Life Behind Chocolate Bars Top Take Away ational Chocolate week is Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 39 minutes. cream, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until upon us (9th – 15th October) Ingredients: well-combined. Stir in  our, salt, and Nand as much as we hear the · Nonstick cooking spray chocolate chips. Deal of the Month bad about chocolate. I’m here to · 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted Pour batter into prepared pan; bake make a stand and say hey it’s not too butter in middle of oven until a toothpick bad… There are actual health ben- · 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, comes out clean (about 35 minutes). B C T e ts towards eating this delicious chopped Finally, leave the brownies to cool in his month’s Top Takeaway deal: Yes you heard correctly, all this treat! · 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream a pan; cut into 16 squares. Melt but- The Set Meal for One calls the beautiful grub for a whopping Chocolate can be eaten as part of · 1/2 cup granulated sugar terscotch chips in a small pan over Bangor Chinese Takeaway £7.50. a well-balanced diet, duh, you know · 1/2 cup light brown sugar low heat, stirring (about 4 minutes). T home, located at 70 Caernarfon The food is a mixture of Chinese, this. But did you know choosing dark · 2 large eggs Add milk, and whisk until smooth. Road, Bangor. 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Cocoa also have various health · 2 teaspoons 1% low-fat milk • Three, yes three, starters! Perfect for dinner, and reheated bene ts such as a reduced risk of • One Main breakfast in the morning, YUM! cardiovascular disease, improving Firstly: Preheat oven to 325°. Lightly • Rice/Chips (only if main is not If you’re already tempted you can an individual’s blood  ow as well as coat an 8-inch baking pan with cook- chowmein or steak) call up on 01248 372990. providing a source of antioxidants. ing spray. • Free Prawn Crackers So the higher percentage the cocoa, After this next thing to do is to melt the better! the butter with chocolate in a medi- Here’s a quick and easy recipe for um saucepan over low heat. Then re- brownies with butterscotch drizzle. move pan from heat, and stir in sour Freak of the Week eed plans for Halloween? Time charity shops it’s really not been to get yourself tickets to the easier to go DIY if you’re low on cash. Donut worry, I’ll turn myself Nsought after events in Bangor. Or you can always pop down to Cube as it is so called, or Peep for one of the local costume shops down those who know it’s true form, have Bangor high street to get you and the in! promised an Asylum 10pm - 3am. crew looking schwifty. responded under his alias account ed his mugshot along with “is known With 4 rooms of music, let your feet Group costumes can be a make or Champagne Torino. to be in the Redford/Livonia area, take you away on a night of freaky break thing so try to keep together His exact words were “Yeah I’m not or possibly local donut shops”. Talk dance moves. if you are otherwise the backside of worried about it. If your next post about police brutality, am I right? Academi, the other night club the donkey on his own at the bar isn’t gets a thousand shares, I’ll turn my- Zaydel later on turned himself in in Bangor, is hosting Alice in quite what wonder woman ordered self in along with a dozen dough- by surrendering at a police station in Horrorland. Amazing play on words, this year. nuts. And that’s a promise, and I’ll Detroit, armed with a dozen donuts bet they hired someone for that. If you’re going statement then be pick up every piece of litter around and a bagel, strict to his word. They describe the night as a mystical loud and proud about it, no going all your public schools. Let’s see if He was sentenced to 39 days in jail madness. Open from 10pm - 2.30am, back because hey it’s only one night you can get those shares”. on Tuesday, a day after walking into with drinks from £1 and a ‘special in the year, apart form when the club After quoting his message and say- the Redford Township police depart- penny’s potions cocktail menu’, photos are released anyway. edford Township Police De- ing “CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! As you ment. exciting stu . partment in Detroit were gob- can see below Mr Champagne Torino Zaydel, who was originally arrested Keep your sights set on their Rsmacked when wanted crimi- has issued the RTPD a challenge. If for misdemeanours, told TV station facebook pages for o ers and nal, Michael Zaydel, contacted the we can have this post SHARED 1000 WXYZ that ‘cops like doughnuts,’ and updates on tickets. police station’s facebook exclaiming times, he will turn himself in on his he wanted to reward them for any in- Worried about costumes, well “If your next post gets a thousand existing warrants, clean up blight on convenience. thanks to the variety of second hand/ shares I’ll turn myself in along with public school property, and bring us Sgt. Duane Gregg, who got the ba- a dozen doughnuts. And that’s a a dozen donuts. Donuts!!!! He prom- gel, said Zaydel was arrested when promise”. ised us donuts! You know how much he appeared on Monday. Yet, failed This bizarre chain of events hap- we love donuts!”, Redford Township to comment on how the other o c- pened after Redford Township PD in PD received over four thousand ers enjoyed their donuts. Detroit put out an appeal for Zaydel shares on facebook. via Facebook, to their surprise Zaydel Another appeal for Zaydel provid- 38 October Issue 2017 | Seren FASHION  e ghost of our editors Halloween costumes past and present! ere is a sneak peek into what Lizzy has said that she will be Lestrange and then she has also said our editors will be dressing dressing up as the yellow Teletubby that she has also been the corpse Hup as this year as well as their Lala for this Halloween. Not by bride a couple of times. favourite blast from the past. herself obviously, she and I and a couple of other friends will be going CATRIN JONES EMMA JEWKES as the set of Teletubbies. Lizzy said (Lifestyle Editor) (Editor) that her favourite past Halloween Catrin has said that for this Emma has decided that she will costume is Hermione Granger from Halloween she will be dressing up as be going as a female zombie Negan Harry Potter. an Alien. She has also said that when from the walking dead. Her favourite she was younger, every year she costume that she has worn in the CHLOE HEATH always, always went as a cat. past is a zombie red riding hood. (Arts and Culture Editor) Chloe has yet to be decided for PAIGE BROOK FINNIAN SHARDLOW this year’s Halloween but she has (Food and Drink Editor) (Deputy Editor) promised that it will be, and I quote, Paige has said that for this Finn said “I made a costume for ‘a treat’. However, in the past her two Halloween she will be dressing up my girlfriend’s birthday party: a favourite costumes were, ’50 shades as a ghost buster. Paige has also said Corn Flakes box. Being on a student of grey’, in which she dressed in a that her favourite costume that she budget, I thought ahead. If cover this bin bag that had been painted with has worn in the past was a vampire. rectangular bad boy in fake blood various grey swatches. She also once and hold a knife menacingly. Bosh. was ‘a bag of Eminem’s’ in which LAURA ASPIN (Science Editor) What do you have? Cereal Killer. she again dressed in a bin bag and Laura has decided not to dress up Although, in hindsight, I realise covered in with photos of Eminem’s for Halloween this year. Laura has that I should have bought a proper face. said that one year she dressed up as costume. As I’m probably going to a zombie which was her favourite. get ned for the paint on my carpet.” JACK HOLLINSHEAD (Film Editor) OLIVIA JONES ISABELLA TIMPANY Jack has said that this year he (Mental Wellbeing Editor) (News Editor) intends to go as a wrestler called Liv has said that this year she Isabella has said that her usual Sting that used to wear face paint. His will go for one of the teletubbies, costume choice would be the favourite past Halloween costume Dispsy along with Lizzy and I. Liv generic cat. However, she has said is when he dressed up as the Flash has also said that her favourite past that she had a lot of fun as a zombie and a few of his friends went as the Halloween costume was a pumpkin. bride one year and that this year she justice league. She says that it was a ‘huge paper is hoping to re-create the costume. mache thing that she had painted SIMRAN PRASAD and she had little green tights to go KAYLEIGH LAVORNIA (Comments Editor) with it.’  e Suede Jacket! (Politics Editor) Simran has said that she will also be Kayleigh has yet to decide between going as Velma from Scooby Doo for SASH DEACON the two costumes of Velma from this Halloween. She has said that her (Fashion Editor) Scooby Doo and Ramona Flowers favourite past Halloween costume This year I will be dressing up as Po from Scott Pilgrim vs the world. was a witch because it was the rst (the red one) from the Teletubbies. As She has said that her favourite past time she had properly been able to I said before, Lizzy and I will be going costume is a costume of Sally from experiment with makeup. as the Teletubbies. My favourite the nightmare before Christmas, that past Halloween costume was last her grandmother had made for her. BETH SMITH year when I went as a Zombie Snow (Books Editor) White. I also went as Scaramouche HANNAH LIMBERGER Beth has also chosen to opt out of from We Will Rock You, one year too. (Environment Editor) dressing up for Halloween this year. Hannah chooses to opt out of the However Beth said that her favourite Katie Tew our sports editor, dressing up for Halloween. However, past costume choice was ‘100% a Aleksandra Kozlowska our deputy this year Hannah will be in Ghana witch’. news editor, Jordan King our this Halloween therefore, she will television editor, Jack Carr-Brickles be exploring and experiencing an MEGAN RICHARDS our travel editor and Leia Tewnion African Halloween. (Games Editor) our creative corner editor, were all Megan has yet to decide what she unavailable to comment. is going as for Halloween this year. LIZZY DILLON However, Megan has said that for 4 (Music Editor) or 5 Halloweens she went as Bellatrix

Wedding rings. Are they he fashion trend that I have along the bottom of the coat. These been seeing everyone wearing jacket usually seem quite tted and Tthis season is the suede jacket. look like they do their primary job as Even more so, I have seen every sin- well as looking great. a fashion statement? gle shop that sells clothes, selling On men on the other hand, I’m not these suede jackets. It began in River sure it is the greatest look for a jacket. olly Willoughby has said that more pieces such as earrings and they couldn’t take that o for work Island and then cascading on from It is not very common either. I have when she is at work, she never necklaces. if they were asked. The wedding that, if you’ll excuse the pun, every not seen, in person anyway, many wears any jewellery apart Despite the fact that ‘This Morning’ bands are seen as just as vital as other clothing outlet, both online men choosing to rock the suede H and in physical shops have been sell- jacket look. I really like the style these from the trio of rings that she wears seems like a laugh, it is a job for Holly wearing as the rest of the clothes on her left hand. and I like the fact she sticks to the that individual is wearing. In relation ing them. jackets seem to be made in. How- Many have speculated as to minimalist approach. to this, it doesn’t come as a surprise This is a look that I really love on ever, the material doesn’t seem to be whether this is a fashion statement For many men and women, their when Holly says that she does keep women I have to say. It looks re- the right match, it seems leather or or whether it is an allergy that she wedding bands do not count as a her wedding bands on despite her ally stylish whilst keeping the wearer faux leather would be a much better has with certain materials. I would fashion accessory and therefore, it having a no jewellery rule. It’s not a warm. There are also so many colours choice. Don’t mistake me, I imagine suggest that it’s probably more would explain why Holly doesn’t fashion piece to her, it’s something available for women; bold colours, that there are plenty of men that look to do with fashion rather than an take them o . They are seen as the she wears every day. pastels, darks and lights. There are great in a suede jacket. I just person- allergy, as when she is out in public physical binding to another person, so many options. I particularly like ally would prefer a di erent material. she can be seen to be wearing many some people have a tattoo there and the ones that appear to have a belt Seren | October Issue 2017 39 FASHION

realise that this clown isn’t a pristine clown. The whole look is much more Who wore it better?sinister than the original and gives away much more of what type of character the main character is.

WINNER: BOTH I will add now that I have never seen the IT lms, either of them. It is not a lm comparison or a character comparison, which would belong to the lm pages. I am simply compar- ing the fashion element. This is about the costumes and the makeup of the character and which lm carried the look of Pennywise better. I am going to be honest and say that I love both of these looks for the lm. They are similar enough to compare and yet the look does have its di erences. The 1990 adaptation portrays an unsuspecting charac- ter. I like the idea that the character doesn’t look any di erent from a reg- ular circus clown or birthday party clown. Therefore, it is believable that the child would trust the clown, as they have seen them around before now. However, I like how evil and sinister the 2017 version looks. The charac- out t is very typical of a clown's out- tation of the out t because as every- be, just by looking at the photograph ter is clearly not a good one and the TIM CURRY t. Of course, this is the point. The one knows, looks may be deceiving. of Pennywise. The  aky makeup with out t and overall look of this version This version of IT is very dated with idea of the character is that children the dark smoky surrounding of the tells the audience that before even the mini-series coming out in 1990. will trust IT and want to follow them BILL eyes already tells the audience that having to get any context on the rest Therefore, Curry’s version of this kill- anywhere, like down a drain for in- this isn’t the typical happy-go-lucky of the lm. er clown looks like a regular happy stance. Therefore, the bright colours SKARSGÅRD clown that we would see wandering If I did have to pick one, I would say party clown. This supposedly sinister and the funny looking out t will be This version of the IT look is the a circus arena. The ru es of the out- that Bill Skarsgård would win just by clown looks like a regular jokester enticing to children thus doing its polar opposite of the 1990 version. t are much higher on this version how dark and dangerous the out t and not the least bit intimidating job. The  u y balls on the centre of This character looks like a dark and of Pennywise. They aren’t the same alone is. Anyway, Tim Curry de nitely (unless, like me, you are freaked out the out t add to making the charac- sinister character before the lm has white as the 1990 version. They are has one of the most fantastic looks in by clowns, no matter what they look ter seem, and seem is the operative even started. Without any context of dirty and torn, which I like as it does a Halloween type lm, Rocky Horror like). The bright yellow out t makes word, innocent. It may be dated, yet the lm, I would be able to tell the show that the character is darker and picture show is another example. it look like a jolly character and this I personally think it is a good adap- audience what genre of lm it would allows the audience to immediately Adaptations of the Alice in wonderland out t  e ‘generic’ Halloween look he Academi theme of 2017 is innocence added to it. This dress is dress is very modern day. Alice in Horrorland. With this the rst one thought of when asked Tim Burton: This dress looks to be Tin mind, I thought that it might what does the out t of Alice from Al- old fashioned and dated, but it still be nice to look at the many di erent ice in Wonderland look like. looks like the dress that we all know. adaptations of Alice and her di erent Alice: This version of the out t Again, this is very similar to the dress out t choices. Two other variations, doesn’t veer too far away from what that we all know and love. However, in addition to these three, are Alice our minds typically drift to. However, there are a few di erences with this from Once upon a time in wonder- it does put its own stamp on the char- dress. There are buttons and gems land and a new version of the char- acter's out t. This character to begin on this dress to give it a bit of detail. acter in the main series in season 7. with has rich, chestnut brown hair in- There are more ru es on this dress Disney: This is the most recognized stead of the honey blonde hair that in comparison to the Disney version. and iconic version of the ‘Alice in the Disney one displays. The char- The dress is longer than the Disney Wonderland’ look. This Disney ver- acter has a petite blue dress with a one due to the time period of the sion with a blue dress, white apron deep purple over coat over the top of lm. The white petticoat is seen on a and a white ‘peter pan’, all tied to- the dress. The blue dress is the same few occasions. However, Alice’s dress here are two types of style ing then that’s an added bonus. gether with little black pumps and shade as the original and it does ap- changes variation due to the fact when it comes to dressing for The sexy style is a style that I have a black hair ribbon. The look does pear to be a nod to its original. I really that she keeps changing size and THalloween. There is the sexy to admit is one that the girls and remind me of Belle from beauty and like the coat it really sets o the dress therefore di erent dresses are made look, for example a sexy cat, a sexy women are guiltier of. These people the Beast but with a more youthful and makes the out t complete. This for her. nurse, a sexy devil and so on. Or there dress up but they don’t make them- is the full on Georgia Nicholson style. selves look scary or look as though For those who haven’t seen Angus, thongs and perfect snogging, what they have been killed or attacked. I mean by that, is when a person Instead they make themselves as dresses up and doesn’t really care pretty as possible and dress up say- what they look like. They don’t mind ing they are a sexy something. being covered in fake blood and Both looks are absolutely ne and bruises and they don’t mind if they there is nothing wrong with either look good or not. of them. It is often said though there This style of person dedicates them- are two types of people on Hallow- selves to the look that they are going een. The sexy and the not so sexy. I for 100%. They don’t try and make have to admit though I personally themselves look pretty or handsome. think it is a lot more fun to dress up They simply want to look like they as something scary and try to ‘out part and if they look good whilst try- gross’ your friends, with all the blood and gore. 40 October Issue 2017 | Seren MENTAL WELLBEING  is Section Is Playlist of the month: Golden Oldies For You ere are just a few the songs 19. The Wanderer- Dion and the that keep me going when get- Belmonts his section is for you: so loud and negative you can’t hear Hting out of bed seems impos- 20. Born in the USA- Bruce When lifting your heavy, tired anything else. sible. I realise it’s quite a varied mix Springsteen Tlimbs out of bed seems like the When you drop your subway on the but they really help, honest. 21. Gold- Spandau Ballet hardest task in the world.  oor and start crying because it was 22. The Way You Make Me Feel- When you can’t make it to your the only thing keeping you going. 1. Sea of Love- Phil Phillips and The Michael Jackson 9am, because you’ve been up for 10 When you feel guilty for everything Twilights 23. It’s In The Kiss- Betty Everett minutes and already had a panic at- you do and everything you don’t do. 2. Dreams- Fleetwood Mac 24. Diamonds On the Soles of Her tack. When there’s a room full of people 3. Come on Eileen- Dexys Midnight Shoes- Paul Simon When you haven’t eaten anything but you’ve never felt more alone. Runners 25. Come and Get Your Love- solid in three days. When you need to have a shower 4. Help Me Rhonda- The Beach Redbone When you’ve stress eaten your before the microwave pings or you’ll Boys 26. Here Comes The Sun- entire cupboard and you’re crying fail your degree. 5. With A Little Help From My The Beatles on the kitchen  oor surrounded by When your mind doesn’t make Friends- The Beatles 27. Spirit in the Sky- empty wrappers. sense to you, let alone to anyone 6. Little Bitty Pretty One- Thurston Norman Greenbaum When making your bed is the only else. Harris 28. September- Earth, Wind and achievement of the day. When you’ve lost interest in eve- 7. Ooh La La- The Faces Fire When talking to people makes rything except sleeping, but even 8. Do You Believe in Magic- The 29. Proud Mary- Creedance you sweaty and nervous, thus you that you can’t do because you have Lovin’ Spoonful Clearwater Revival overthink your sweaty nervousness insomnia. 9. Bennie and the Jets- Elton John 30. Happy Together- The Turtles which makes you more sweaty and When killing yourself seems like the 10. That’s Life- Frank Sinatra 31. Cecilia- Bridge Over Troubled nervous. only option. 11. Uptight (Everything’s Alright)- Water When you can’t go outside because Stevie Wonder 32. Shine On You Crazy Diamond- you need to open your wardrobe ve You are not alone. 12. Goody Goody- Ella Fitzgerald Pink Floyd times but then ve times isn’t enough 13. Good Company- Queen 33. Hey Porter- Johnny Cash so you have to keep going ve lots of ¼ people have a mental health is- 14. Brown Sugar- The Rolling 34. What A Man- Linda Lydell ve, but that still isn’t enough and sue and there are over 200 classi ed Stones 35. If You Wanna Be Happy- The then it’s 5pm and you missed your mental illnesses, with so many more 15. Mr Blue Sky- ELO Dovells lectures but at least you’re good at symptoms than the above. 16. Chevrolet- Blue Suede 36. You Get What You Give- percussion. This section is for us, and I hope I 17. Burning Down The House- New Radicals When everything in your head is can do you proud. Talking Heads 37. Hello Dolly- Louis Armstrong 18. Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison 38. Gett O - Prince Recovered from an Eating Disorder ou’re weight restored- now what? This post is aimed at MAKE LISTS, POSITIVE QUOTES ETC. those who recovered physically from an eating disorder Put reminders up around the house if need be. Remind your- Ybut are not quite there mentally. If you are struggling with self that food is fuel, food is important, gaining weight is cool, an eating disorder feel free to read this too because this does it’s okay to snack etc. List the reasons why you recovered and not contain any triggers I promise. Here are just some things keep them close, imagine where you would be in a years time if that I gured out after gaining back the weight I lost, and I you let the eating disorder win. Use this as ammunition to keep gured I would share them because there was a time I needed pushing and building yourself into the beautiful human you are. to know these things but could not nd them. REACTIVE EATING IT IS OKAY TO GAIN MORE WEIGHT Holy moly I wish someone had told me about this because it Reaching the minimum healthy BMI is more often than not, can be so scary. Reactive eating is when your body has experi- exercising does not mean you need to restrict., at all. not the end of your journey. You might end up gaining more to enced a calorie de cit for a long period of time and after it gets reach your set point which is absolutely, totally ne. No it does a bit of food, your body is scared it will not get any more. Cue not make you a failure, no it does not make you fat and no you the intense cravings, hunger, appetite and thoughts of food. Re- GETTING OFF MEAL PLANS AND FOLLOWING HUNGER won’t keep gaining forever. Your body has a natural set point active eating takes over your whole body and it is hard to focus CUES that it will maintain. It makes you completely normal to keep on anything else. My advice is to embrace it, don’t try to stop This one di ers for everyone. But after becoming weight re- gaining even if you are on a meal plan that is supposed to help it. It will stop itself I promise you, you will not keep eating this stored, I wanted to normalise my eating patterns and to not rely you to maintain. much for the rest of your life. Your body is so incredibly clever on the rigid structure of meal plans. I wanted to be able to go and it is just protecting you in case of restriction. Roll with it. out with friends at 3am and eat McDonalds without stressing GIVE UP THE SCALES over numbers and times. For me this was easiest little by little. After weighing yourself or being weighed by specialists daily, WEIGHT REDISTRIBUTION Slowly listening to my hunger cues. It started with having more weekly, monthly, it is vital you let go of this control. Yes it is hard The bloating will stop, the water retention will end and the than one dessert, not having a snack if I was genuinely full, eat- and yes it is scary, but I promise you it is worth it. Focus on how weight you gain will be subtle due to redistribution. Whilst it ing lunch earlier if I was peckish. Then it progressed to eating you feel as opposed to letting the number de ne you. I remem- might look like all the weight has gone to your stomach, I prom- foods not on the meal plan and confronting the last of my fears. ber in the early stages of my recovery I went out for a meal with ise this isn’t permanent! The weight immediately goes to the I eat what I want, when I want it. It truly is as simple as that. a friend and I was so proud. But I came home and weighed my- places that need it most around vital organs which is wonder- self and had gained weight thus I spent the rest of the day pun- ful. The when your body trusts that you will not restrict again, COPING WITH TRIGGERS ishing myself. Give them up. the weight distributes itself around your body. Our bodies are Unfollow the accounts. You know the ones. The ones that glo- so incredibly clever. rify all that we are stronger than, the ones that make you feel RELAPSING SLIGHTLY DOES NOT EQUAL FAILURE inferior. Ignore the friends who boast of their diets or weight Restricting again does not mean you should give up com- EXERCISING loss, it does not concern you and you should not compare your- pletely; it is natural to get scared and seek something familiar, There is no rush to exercise and you do not have to exercise self to them. Focus on you and your body, follow accounts that in this case, your eating disorder. But look at how far you have every day. You do not have to exercise certain days a week. It preach body positivity and embracing your body. Find positive come, how much warmer, softer and strong you are. Look how is okay if you walk to the gym and want to go home again. It is quotes and mantras that work for you and repeat them as often smooth your hair is starting to feel, how your bras t better and okay to never set foot in the gym. You know your body better as necessary. It took me a while to realise that life does not come you’ve got a cute little bum again. See how your smile reaches than anyone so take your time, recovery is not a race. Just be- with a trigger warning, but you were born with the ability to your eyes and the happiness of those around you. Your eating cause others go to the gym does not mean you have to so stop ght and you are stronger than the triggers. You were put on disorder took all of these things away from you and you will not comparing yourself and do what you need to do. If you are feel- this earth for a reason so don’t you dare shrink yourself for your let it do so again. I will not let it do so again. ing guilt over lack of exercise my advice would be to stop until eating disorder. Take up as much space as you want to and feed you are ready to exercise for fun and not for punishment. Not your soul. You got this. 40 October Issue 2017 | Seren Seren | October Issue 2017 41 MENTAL WELLBEING MENTAL WELLBEING  is Section Is Playlist of the month: How to be body positive when you Golden Oldies For You ere are just a few the songs 19. The Wanderer- Dion and the that keep me going when get- Belmonts want to crawl into a hole his section is for you: so loud and negative you can’t hear Hting out of bed seems impos- 20. Born in the USA- Bruce cook, friend, boyfriend, mother etc you are. back. You are good enough for this world, you 13. Turn your ‘ aws’ into positives. Your When lifting your heavy, tired anything else. sible. I realise it’s quite a varied mix Springsteen 1. Baby steps. Becoming more comfortable just haven’t realised it yet. stretchmarks are tiger stripes that show how Tlimbs out of bed seems like the When you drop your subway on the but they really help, honest. 21. Gold- Spandau Ballet in your own skin is a hard journey. It takes time 5. Positive mantra. Look in the mirror in the much you have grown, your scars demonstrate hardest task in the world.  oor and start crying because it was 22. The Way You Make Me Feel- and e ort and there will be tears, but if you’re morning and confront your body and all of 9. Wear clothes that YOU feel comfortable strength and perseverance and your small When you can’t make it to your the only thing keeping you going. 1. Sea of Love- Phil Phillips and The Michael Jackson ready then you’re halfway there. Be proud of its goodness. Look yourself in the eye and tell in. Just because some people wear bikinis boobs mean cute little bralets and going 9am, because you’ve been up for 10 When you feel guilty for everything Twilights 23. It’s In The Kiss- Betty Everett yourself for wanting to change. (I’m proud of yourself you rock. Remind yourself how strong doesn’t mean you have to. Wear a one piece, a braless without anyone noticing and body minutes and already had a panic at- you do and everything you don’t do. 2. Dreams- Fleetwood Mac 24. Diamonds On the Soles of Her you too). you are and how proud you are of your body two piece, a wetsuit, a dinosaur costume if you hair can be a swirly decoration. Whatever your tack. When there’s a room full of people 3. Come on Eileen- Dexys Midnight Shoes- Paul Simon for keeping you alive. Call yourself powerful, want. Wear short skirts that show o your legs insecurities there will always be a silver lining. When you haven’t eaten anything but you’ve never felt more alone. Runners 25. Come and Get Your Love- 2. No pressure. You might never love the beautiful, intelligent, strong. And yeah, I get because yes you should be proud of them, but (I used to be so self-conscious of my nose but solid in three days. When you need to have a shower 4. Help Me Rhonda- The Beach Redbone whole of your body and that is cool. I might that this sounds daft and you will probably feel likewise wear jeans if you feel more con dent hey a bigger nose means better smell and man When you’ve stress eaten your before the microwave pings or you’ll Boys 26. Here Comes The Sun- never love my stomach but I have accepted it like an idiot , but… it kind of works!? in them. I could smell free food a mile away). entire cupboard and you’re crying fail your degree. 5. With A Little Help From My The Beatles as a part of me and that’s sure as heck better on the kitchen  oor surrounded by When your mind doesn’t make Friends- The Beatles 27. Spirit in the Sky- than hating it. It is not as  at as I want but it 6. Fill your body with good things. Put good 10. Don’t compare or tear down others. This 14. Lastly, embrace the good times and stop empty wrappers. sense to you, let alone to anyone 6. Little Bitty Pretty One- Thurston Norman Greenbaum is squishy and cute and my vital organs are things in and reward your body for the hard is something that took me a long time to gure giving a damn. Easier said than done right? When making your bed is the only else. Harris 28. September- Earth, Wind and protected by that little pooch of skin that I work it does each day. I don’t mean clean eating out, to realise that another person’s beauty is Some days are better than others so celebrate achievement of the day. When you’ve lost interest in eve- 7. Ooh La La- The Faces Fire used to hate so much. because that’s an annoyance for another day. not the absence of your own. Instead of hating the good days. Dance around your room in When talking to people makes rything except sleeping, but even 8. Do You Believe in Magic- The 29. Proud Mary- Creedance I mean eating a punnet of strawberries if you and comparing myself to beautiful women I your underwear, take sel es, and shout about you sweaty and nervous, thus you that you can’t do because you have Lovin’ Spoonful Clearwater Revival 3. Realise the problem is not your body but want to, eating all of your ve a day if you crave celebrated them, complimented them, lifted how strong you are. Let go of what others think overthink your sweaty nervousness insomnia. 9. Bennie and the Jets- Elton John 30. Happy Together- The Turtles your mind-set. Look down at your body, look it, eating the chocolate cake if you want that them up and empowered them. And it felt and do what you need to. which makes you more sweaty and When killing yourself seems like the 10. That’s Life- Frank Sinatra 31. Cecilia- Bridge Over Troubled how incredible you are! There is nothing wrong too. I’m talking about banishing any negative so fucking good. It felt so much better that nervous. only option. 11. Uptight (Everything’s Alright)- Water with your body, take it from me the reason it thoughts you have with regards to food and the hatred and the jealousy. Equally, learn to When you can’t go outside because Stevie Wonder 32. Shine On You Crazy Diamond- ‘looks bad’ is because of the negative mind- your body. Food is fuel and life is hard. So eat accept and believe the compliments given you need to open your wardrobe ve You are not alone. 12. Goody Goody- Ella Fitzgerald Pink Floyd set you have adopted along the way. You were when you need to and nourish your soul. to you by others. It makes them feel good to times but then ve times isn’t enough 13. Good Company- Queen 33. Hey Porter- Johnny Cash not born hating your body but from being know they’ve made you smile. so you have to keep going ve lots of ¼ people have a mental health is- 14. Brown Sugar- The Rolling 34. What A Man- Linda Lydell bombarded with images of the super cial ideal 7. Surround yourself with people who lift you ve, but that still isn’t enough and sue and there are over 200 classi ed Stones 35. If You Wanna Be Happy- The body. This, combined with the constant put up. Get rid of toxic people who make you feel 11. Talk to yourself as you would talk to a then it’s 5pm and you missed your mental illnesses, with so many more 15. Mr Blue Sky- ELO Dovells downs, make it hard to remember a time when worthless, who make you feel small, who make sister or a friend. You wouldn’t tell them how lectures but at least you’re good at symptoms than the above. 16. Chevrolet- Blue Suede 36. You Get What You Give- you felt comfortable. That’s okay, because it’s you feel like you’re not good enough. You disgusting they are, or how ugly they look, so percussion. This section is for us, and I hope I 17. Burning Down The House- New Radicals this negative mind-set that needs to change. deserve to be heard and to be adored and to why tell yourself? Real talk, all your body does When everything in your head is can do you proud. Talking Heads 37. Hello Dolly- Louis Armstrong be appreciated for the icon that you are. is try to keep you alive and keep disease away 18. Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison 38. Gett O - Prince 4. Cut the measurements. Forget the scale, and you treat it like this? Not cool. the clothing size, the calorie counting. Less 8. Remind yourself that you ARE good focus on numbers and more on how your enough. Let go of the fear of failure, the fear 12. Appreciate the incredible things your body feels. You might look in the mirror and of never being perfect. Begin by being good body can do. You can run a mile? You’re killing feel great then weigh yourself and plummet enough, because you are. You are good enough it! You hiked a mountain? Ace! You wheel back down again- but why? Your weight does to go for that job, to meet up with your friends, yourself around in your wheelchair every single Recovered from an not de ne you. It does not determine how to wear that cute top you saw but didn’t buy day? Amazing! You got out of bed? Fantastic! incredibly kind, compassionate and creative because you were too self -conscious. You are you are. Nor does it denote what a cracking good enough to be loved and to love yourself Eating Disorder “I have never been ou’re weight restored- now what? This post is aimed at MAKE LISTS, POSITIVE QUOTES ETC. remotely ashamed those who recovered physically from an eating disorder Put reminders up around the house if need be. Remind your- Ybut are not quite there mentally. If you are struggling with self that food is fuel, food is important, gaining weight is cool, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome of having been an eating disorder feel free to read this too because this does it’s okay to snack etc. List the reasons why you recovered and depressed. Nev- not contain any triggers I promise. Here are just some things keep them close, imagine where you would be in a years time if that I gured out after gaining back the weight I lost, and I you let the eating disorder win. Use this as ammunition to keep er. What’s to be gured I would share them because there was a time I needed pushing and building yourself into the beautiful human you are. ashamed of? I went to know these things but could not nd them. “There’s no shame in hav- REACTIVE EATING through a really IT IS OKAY TO GAIN MORE WEIGHT Holy moly I wish someone had told me about this because it ing to fight every day, but rough time and I am Reaching the minimum healthy BMI is more often than not, can be so scary. Reactive eating is when your body has experi- exercising does not mean you need to restrict., at all. not the end of your journey. You might end up gaining more to enced a calorie de cit for a long period of time and after it gets fighting every day, and quite proud that I reach your set point which is absolutely, totally ne. No it does a bit of food, your body is scared it will not get any more. Cue not make you a failure, no it does not make you fat and no you the intense cravings, hunger, appetite and thoughts of food. Re- GETTING OFF MEAL PLANS AND FOLLOWING HUNGER presumably, if you’re still got out of that.” won’t keep gaining forever. Your body has a natural set point active eating takes over your whole body and it is hard to focus CUES that it will maintain. It makes you completely normal to keep on anything else. My advice is to embrace it, don’t try to stop This one di ers for everyone. But after becoming weight re- alive to hear these words gaining even if you are on a meal plan that is supposed to help it. It will stop itself I promise you, you will not keep eating this stored, I wanted to normalise my eating patterns and to not rely J.K. Rowling you to maintain. much for the rest of your life. Your body is so incredibly clever on the rigid structure of meal plans. I wanted to be able to go or read this interview, then (author,creator,genius,queen) and it is just protecting you in case of restriction. Roll with it. out with friends at 3am and eat McDonalds without stressing GIVE UP THE SCALES over numbers and times. For me this was easiest little by little. you are winning your war. After weighing yourself or being weighed by specialists daily, WEIGHT REDISTRIBUTION Slowly listening to my hunger cues. It started with having more You’re here.” weekly, monthly, it is vital you let go of this control. Yes it is hard The bloating will stop, the water retention will end and the than one dessert, not having a snack if I was genuinely full, eat- and yes it is scary, but I promise you it is worth it. Focus on how weight you gain will be subtle due to redistribution. Whilst it ing lunch earlier if I was peckish. Then it progressed to eating you feel as opposed to letting the number de ne you. I remem- might look like all the weight has gone to your stomach, I prom- foods not on the meal plan and confronting the last of my fears. Jared Padalecki ber in the early stages of my recovery I went out for a meal with ise this isn’t permanent! The weight immediately goes to the I eat what I want, when I want it. It truly is as simple as that. a friend and I was so proud. But I came home and weighed my- places that need it most around vital organs which is wonder- (actor/ philanthropist, creator of self and had gained weight thus I spent the rest of the day pun- ful. The when your body trusts that you will not restrict again, COPING WITH TRIGGERS the mental health charity AKF) ishing myself. Give them up. the weight distributes itself around your body. Our bodies are Unfollow the accounts. You know the ones. The ones that glo- so incredibly clever. rify all that we are stronger than, the ones that make you feel ach month I would like to a ecting areas such as body image, shape, perspective, or distance. For Other minor or less common inferior. Ignore the friends who boast of their diets or weight RELAPSING SLIGHTLY DOES NOT EQUAL FAILURE take this section to focus on a space and time. Thus it is closely example, the ground might appear symptoms may include loss of limb EXERCISING loss, it does not concern you and you should not compare your- Restricting again does not mean you should give up com- mental illness, or a symptom linked with other mental illnesses to be too close or a corridor might control and general dis-coordination, pletely; it is natural to get scared and seek something familiar, There is no rush to exercise and you do not have to exercise self to them. Focus on you and your body, follow accounts that E of, that isn’t very well known. The such as body dysmorphic disorder appear a lot longer than it actually is. memory loss, lingering touch and every day. You do not have to exercise certain days a week. It preach body positivity and embracing your body. Find positive in this case, your eating disorder. But look at how far you have aim being to draw attention and and can result in hallucinations. AIWS also a ects sense of time and sound sensations, and emotional is okay if you walk to the gym and want to go home again. It is quotes and mantras that work for you and repeat them as often come, how much warmer, softer and strong you are. Look how to spread awareness about it. This Those with the condition may feel as speed. For example, someone could experiences such as anxiety, panic okay to never set foot in the gym. You know your body better as necessary. It took me a while to realise that life does not come smooth your hair is starting to feel, how your bras t better and month concerns ‘Alice in Wonderland though their body and the objects be inching along ever so slowly in attacks and fear. than anyone so take your time, recovery is not a race. Just be- with a trigger warning, but you were born with the ability to you’ve got a cute little bum again. See how your smile reaches Syndrome’ (AIWS). that surround them are expanding reality, yet it would seem as if they Although research into this is cause others go to the gym does not mean you have to so stop ght and you are stronger than the triggers. You were put on your eyes and the happiness of those around you. Your eating Also known as ‘Todd Syndrome,’ or getting smaller. It is not to do with were sprinting uncontrollably along limited, rest appears to be the best comparing yourself and do what you need to do. If you are feel- this earth for a reason so don’t you dare shrink yourself for your disorder took all of these things away from you and you will not AIWS is a neurological condition the person’s sight but they will often a moving walkway, leading to severe, treatment with AIWS closely linked ing guilt over lack of exercise my advice would be to stop until eating disorder. Take up as much space as you want to and feed let it do so again. I will not let it do so again. which a ects perception, therefore see objects as the incorrect size, overwhelming disorientation. to migraines and fatigue. you are ready to exercise for fun and not for punishment. Not your soul. You got this. 42 October Issue 2017 | Seren CREATIVE CORNER

THE RAINS OF FREEDOM by ELISE SKEELS er; every step produced a squelch as Damp and shivering, Enid swung CALDWELL her feet sank into the ground and her her legs into the river and watched as bare toes curled under the mud. Enid the rain splattered against the water he girls that worked for Or- sighed.  e rain had been relentless that crashed and beat against the side len Crass were known as the for days, it had sprinkled, poured, of the banks. Indeed, for a single mo- Water-Rats.  ey spent their and lashed with seemingly no end. ment, part of Enid considered giving daysT washing, stealing, and running Not that the weather had resulted up, surrendering herself to the river throughout the city delivering mes- in any changed for Orslen’s girls, in and never having to return to Orlen. sages and selling their stolen goods. fact, they had only been given more She breathed in deeply, stopping her-  ey spent their evenings dancing work. self from plunging herself into the for men that were three times their icy waters.  ere was no easy escape, senior, until they could dance no A crack pierced the air once more, but she knew there was a better one more. Every night, Water-Rat against the drizzle became a downpour, and than handing herself to the water. Water-Rat they huddled together to a bright white light ashed across the She just had to be brave and patient. keep warm and cried as though they sky.  e water was icy cold as it swept did not realise each day would be the over Enid, but she did not mind. She  e wind had picked up, leaves same and as if crying would make the placed the basket on the ground next swirled in the air and the rain beat slightest di erence. to the river’s edge and outstretched against her, but Enid did not waver her arms and legs letting the sandy as she scrubbed the rags. She knew Enid knew it would not. dirt, that had clung to her for too Orlen would not be happy if she re- long, wash away. She cupped her turned before they were clean, and At twelve years old Enid was the old- hands and then, once lled with wa- Enid could not a ord to attract at- est of Orlen’s girls, her body was too ter, she brought them to her lips and tention. Not now. She scrubbed hard, Editors skinny and her frame too long, but drank. as though each stroke removed more that did nothing to stop the men that than mud and dirt, but shame, guilt, stared and caressed her each night as Enid smiled. and tears. she danced around the tavern. Enid was only too aware that there was no Taking a rag from the basket, Enid Finally, she stopped. ThisComments is a coming-of-age tale of a young working girl, Enid, pushing for a one coming to save her and if it were dunked it into the river and let the sense of free will. possible, her life was about to get muddied clothes slowly regain their A twinkle in the earth had caught much worse. She had heard hushed colour. Enid wished that with just her eye as the rain had washed away She has been enslaved. Forced to live in squalor. words between Orlen and his men a bit of water she could recover the the mud to reveal her escape. Enid and Enid knew that soon, if she did colour, joy, and dignity that she once dug her ngers into the ground and This is until she reaches the point of rebirth. not do something, she would have to had. As it was she just felt empty. To picked up a blade, delicate and thin, give up the only thing she had man- Enid it was as though Orlen was the but more than enough. This short story by Elise Skeels-Caldwell reminded me of the song ‘House of aged to keep her own. rain and she the mud that had been the Rising Sun’. The way that it revolves around two environments; the tavern washed away so easily. Indeed, while Enid’s lips twisted into the greatest of sins and degradation, and a river where Enid is able to wash away the dirt  e sky cracked as Enid le the tav- the rain had cleaned her it had le smile she had ever worn. she felt as part of herself. Just like the song, it manages to capture an element ern that day and a cold drizzle was the evidence behind; a trail of red of both despair and power in a sinful world. released onto the girl. She held a bas- marks and coloured bruises had be- Tonight, she told herself, I will be ket of dirty rags tightly in her coarse come visible across her skin. free. Orlen is the man who claims her and her counterparts as his possession. hands as she made her way to the riv- Despite this, he does not make an appearance within the story. It heightens the feeling of degrading surveillance. He is an in uence over the young pro- tagonist even in passing description. The other girls help to remind the reader that Enid herself is the only one able to in uence her fate. She must ght for her own individuality outside of the Water-Rats.

The river is a turning point for Enid. The sense of his control is enhanced by this; it’s as if Orlen is the river water and the rain himself: an uncontrollable natural force able to submerge Enid if she submitted to its control. Enid ghts against this, washing away the dirt she personi ed with.

The turning point leads to this progression of innocence to violence. It’s as if Enid is able to choose her own metamorphosis. She tells herself that she deserves her freedom.

The change in sense of character is able to catch you o guard. Enid refuses to remain submissive and instead turns to a sinister joy at the thought of vio- lence.

Elise Skeels-Caldwell’s rst submission into SEREN’s creative corner is a strong one, as it plays with the concepts of freedom and possession. Pushing against the current, this short story stands out as an original piece of ction ghting for its own individuality just like its protagonist.

-Leia Tewnion 42 October Issue 2017 | Seren Seren | October Issue 2017 43 CREATIVE CORNER CREATIVE CORNER INTRODUCING SEREN’S QUARTER TO FOUR ALWAYS REMINDS ME OF A GUN CREATIVE CORNER! Handsmoving, with stealth. As every second passes reative Corner is dedicated to your work to be discussed. This can  e face sees all. the arts community at Bangor be in the form of ‘editor’s comments’,  inly shaped, while swi ly moving. CUniversity. We’re seeking art- open discussion with readers, or an Unable to change, and will not be stopped ists, poets, musicians, and creative interview. We would love to hear until the hour has struck. people to submit their work to be from anyone interested in this. published as a part of our monthly It would be possible to arrange Passing through every gure, issues. meetings for a more extensive one, two, three, four... conversation on your work. Which number it will choose You can have your short stories and Understanding artistic meaning, is unknown for sure. poems reaching a large audience as inspiration, and expression is our newspaper is widely distributed Creative Corner’s goal. across student based areas. Passing, The section is not only focused on Forming, If you are working as a part of a one area of creativity, we’re hoping Two hands. THE RAINS OF FREEDOM drama group and wish to share to connect ideas and discuss artistic One short, by ELISE SKEELS er; every step produced a squelch as Damp and shivering, Enid swung news of upcoming shows then we progressions within the university. one long CALDWELL her feet sank into the ground and her her legs into the river and watched as would love to discuss various article Any recommendations and ideas  e face sees all. bare toes curled under the mud. Enid the rain splattered against the water opportunities such as interviews and on articles would be appreciated! he girls that worked for Or- sighed.  e rain had been relentless that crashed and beat against the side reviews with you. Just email in to  ose hands len Crass were known as the for days, it had sprinkled, poured, of the banks. Indeed, for a single mo- in full control Water-Rats.  ey spent their and lashed with seemingly no end. ment, part of Enid considered giving If you are a musician wishing to [email protected] Target 4 and 9 daysT washing, stealing, and running Not that the weather had resulted up, surrendering herself to the river advertise gigs, events and open mic  e perfect shot throughout the city delivering mes- in any changed for Orslen’s girls, in and never having to return to Orlen. nights then please email in to discuss - Leia Tewnion sages and selling their stolen goods. fact, they had only been given more She breathed in deeply, stopping her- advertising and the chance to have a (Creative Corner Editor) An unmoved face  ey spent their evenings dancing work. self from plunging herself into the feature written on your event. Prepares for aim. for men that were three times their icy waters.  ere was no easy escape, by JAMES TANNER  e face sees all. senior, until they could dance no A crack pierced the air once more, but she knew there was a better one We can also provide a platform for more. Every night, Water-Rat against the drizzle became a downpour, and than handing herself to the water. Water-Rat they huddled together to a bright white light ashed across the She just had to be brave and patient. keep warm and cried as though they sky.  e water was icy cold as it swept did not realise each day would be the over Enid, but she did not mind. She  e wind had picked up, leaves same and as if crying would make the placed the basket on the ground next swirled in the air and the rain beat slightest di erence. to the river’s edge and outstretched against her, but Enid did not waver Poetry Discussion- “An atmospheric her arms and legs letting the sandy as she scrubbed the rags. She knew Enid knew it would not. dirt, that had clung to her for too Orlen would not be happy if she re- long, wash away. She cupped her turned before they were clean, and poem of violence and indi erence” At twelve years old Enid was the old- hands and then, once lled with wa- Enid could not a ord to attract at- est of Orlen’s girls, her body was too ter, she brought them to her lips and tention. Not now. She scrubbed hard, Editors skinny and her frame too long, but drank. as though each stroke removed more PART 1: THE WELL ‘Quarter to four always reminds me of a gun’ struck me by two things. Firstly, the form of the poem is impressively that did nothing to stop the men that than mud and dirt, but shame, guilt, I knew what I had discovered which was to be expected. It was laid out as if it is a gun set on a table. This appealed to the side of me that loves it when writers make the di erence in stared and caressed her each night as Enid smiled. and tears. meant something. Whatever it was, pitch dark, and sunrise was still two their work stand out before even being read. Secondly, the title is so passive. It’s as if a stranger is casually mentioning she danced around the tavern. Enid in the depths of Aunt Winnie’s back hours away. My investigation into a random thought they’d just had. Straight away I was drawn in by the instant impression of a strange, cold persona. was only too aware that there was no Taking a rag from the basket, Enid Finally, she stopped. ThisComments is a coming-of-age tale of a young working girl, Enid, pushing for a garden on that cold and frosty night the peculiar noise of the well was dis- one coming to save her and if it were dunked it into the river and let the sense of free will. in the middle of January, it had re- rupted by a far more puzzling nd. The poem begins as it mixes the image of a clock with the unforgiving, all-seeing face. The sinister in uence of a man possible, her life was about to get muddied clothes slowly regain their A twinkle in the earth had caught mained there for centuries. Little  ere were several tiny footprints capable of such a fateful, violent act against the merciless movement of time. It’s clever how the tension is built so early colour. Enid wished that with just her eye as the rain had washed away much worse. She had heard hushed She has been enslaved. Forced to live in squalor. had I known when I was woken by before me leading away towards the on. The tone is set almost immediately as we wait for the indi erent hour to strike. words between Orlen and his men a bit of water she could recover the the mud to reveal her escape. Enid the squeak of the well turning, that well. Despite the lack of natural light, colour, joy, and dignity that she once dug her ngers into the ground and and Enid knew that soon, if she did This is until she reaches the point of rebirth. I would ever have made the discov- my mind must have been playing It’s interesting how there is a dual description. The clock, with its hands constantly moving and the thinly shaped, un- had. As it was she just felt empty. To picked up a blade, delicate and thin, not do something, she would have to ery. I had never considered any as- tricks on me for the torch had shone moved face silently watching. Waiting, just as the reader, for the fateful moment to happen. However, the poem does Enid it was as though Orlen was the but more than enough. give up the only thing she had man- This short story by Elise Skeels-Caldwell reminded me of the song ‘House of pect of our family’s past either, but in that exact direction ... I knew I had not go out with a bang. Instead, it chillingly leaves the reader in a state of anticipation as only the face is able to see all. aged to keep her own. rain and she the mud that had been the Rising Sun’. The way that it revolves around two environments; the tavern this could only urge me to nd out to be careful not to disrupt anyone in washed away so easily. Indeed, while Enid’s lips twisted into the greatest of sins and degradation, and a river where Enid is able to wash away the dirt more. One thing I did know was that the house, even if there was complete There is no mention of a victim. There is no mention of a perpetrator. The uncaring watchfulness of time is enough to the rain had cleaned her it had le smile she had ever worn.  e sky cracked as Enid le the tav- she felt as part of herself. Just like the song, it manages to capture an element the watermill had been owned by the silence. No sound had come from the create a poem that plays with man’s fears of time moving on; with or without him. ern that day and a cold drizzle was the evidence behind; a trail of red of both despair and power in a sinful world. Martins since Medieval times.  ey well for some time now. released onto the girl. She held a bas- marks and coloured bruises had be- Tonight, she told herself, I will be must have got through the Black come visible across her skin. free. If you have any comments you would like to add to ‘ Quarter to four always reminds me of a gun’ or any other work ket of dirty rags tightly in her coarse Orlen is the man who claims her and her counterparts as his possession. Death at any rate, which was some Continuing to make my way on- featured in this section, email in to [email protected] hands as she made her way to the riv- Despite this, he does not make an appearance within the story. It heightens stroke of luck. I never dared ask my wards towards the well, a gathering the feeling of degrading surveillance. He is an in uence over the young pro- aunt any such questions, for the fear unearthly stillness surrounded me. -Leia Tewnion tagonist even in passing description. The other girls help to remind the reader that she’d snap my head o . She was A creeping noise from far o into that Enid herself is the only one able to in uence her fate. She must ght for sixty-nine, and typically disgrun- the distance became audible, slowly, her own individuality outside of the Water-Rats. tled when asked questions. “Curios- then faster, to an increasingly rapid My own stubborn nature would I was at the mercy of a force far from desperate cry echoed with the same ity killed the cat” was her o en used pace. It was almost too fast to be a surely come to the forefront and the familiar realms of reality. Before ringing quality that I had experi- The river is a turning point for Enid. The sense of his control is enhanced by motto. It seemed tting, as she hated human voice, yet I could catch words prevent myself from crossing the I could retrieve myself in time, I felt enced before- it must have come from this; it’s as if Orlen is the river water and the rain himself: an uncontrollable cats. Her only true loves were the ra- from it- ‘’Never-look-back-never- threshold into what looked like un- a person brush past me. Its skin was the well. Picking up the discarded natural force able to submerge Enid if she submitted to its control. Enid ghts dio and baking, two singular activi- look-away-never...forget’’. I had be- known territory. Little did I realise icy cold, and to a far di erent de- torch to the side of me, I rushed to against this, washing away the dirt she personi ed with. ties she preferred to engage in simul- gun looking le and right frantically, that opening my eyelids made little gree of my body heat. All the while, the ancient stone well that the sound taneously. Nevertheless, this peculiar trying to make sense of where it was di erence to the darkness. No light. my legs were paralysed because of must have come from. Shining down The turning point leads to this progression of innocence to violence. It’s as sound enticed me out of my bed with coming from, and if it was not just I must have somehow been stuck the fascination of this extraordinary into that tiny hole, I was greeted by if Enid is able to choose her own metamorphosis. She tells herself that she the familiar creak of the oorboards. my imagination.  ey had such a between dream and reality.  e cold sensation. no strange nd. Before I could turn deserves her freedom. strong ring, and hammered into my had made me numb, so I could scarce around to make any further sense of  e mill wasn’t in use as tradition- brain like nails that it was virtually feel anything let alone move a bone  en, the pale fragile light of the my surroundings, something pulled The change in sense of character is able to catch you o guard. Enid refuses ally during winter it was closed and impossible to forget.  en silence in my body.  e well, untraceable moon revealing itself through the my leg back and a sharp pain to my to remain submissive and instead turns to a sinister joy at the thought of vio- supplies gained from the harvest again. I had instinctively shut my in the depths of darkness, echoed inky black mass informed me that head instantly followed.  e sound lence. were at their peak, lasting until early eyes, with the impulse for them to a plopping sound that lasted for a I was not lost between two worlds. of feet climbing up onto the well spring. However, the sound coming open and for the sepia- lled cosi- mere millisecond. I saw myself at Suddenly a blinding light attacked reached my ears. A terrifying squeal Elise Skeels-Caldwell’s rst submission into SEREN’s creative corner is a from outside made me wonder.  ere ness of my room to form before me. seven years old, looking down into my eyes, making me inch with rang out that would alarm any per- strong one, as it plays with the concepts of freedom and possession. Pushing had been a deep frost for weeks, and I knew that dreams were just natu- it with fascination. ‘’Step into that shock. My legs moved an inch, my son.  en I felt the throbbing pain against the current, this short story stands out as an original piece of ction the well would be frozen up. Travel- ral occurrences, stemmed from the bucket and you’ll be taken by gob- arms felt loose again.  e torch was strike in my head again, and a er ghting for its own individuality just like its protagonist. ling stealthily down the narrow steps mind and one of the many amazing lins and never see the light of day no longer in my grasp.  e small g- that I could remember nothing... from my bedroom, with a torch at things that it could control and con- again’’ the words of my aunt warned ure of a child’s shadow cast itself be- -Leia Tewnion hand to guide my way, I prepared tinue. For though we may not realise me with perfect clarity. Of course, at fore me, hesitantly shi ing and ick- by JAMES TANNER myself to go outside. I was engulfed it in the depths of our subconscious, nineteen I knew not to be misguided ering the torch in all directions until by the familiar freezing cold breeze, our mind can leave and return to all by superstitions, but at this moment it fell with a thud to the ground. A HALLS WORKING WITH YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE OFFICE BEST ACCOMMODATION AT BANGOR WWW.BANGOR.AC.UK/BOOKAROOM STAY SAV VY! STAY WITH BANGOR UNI! With a dedicated team of staff committed to putting your accommodation needs first, be it helping you search for the best private accommodation or finding the right hall for you, getting your next place ADto live through the university is the smart move!

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anchester University  elded a team a man down so Bangor went into the match Mfeeling con dent. Manchester scored  rst, however, Bangor brought it back with a goal from Emily Cooper (her  rst ever goal!). Maddie Filsell scored the second from a penalty, putting Bangor 2-1 up. Manchester VY! then equalised, which meant it went STAY SAV INTERVIEW: Abbey John-Davies - Archery Captain into the second quarter neck and neck. Kirsty Done and Emily Ralphs What do you enjoy about for some archers can be their  rst ever year, we have some quali ed coaches sport, potential members can see that. scored again, however, 2 goals from archery? experience of an archery competition, with us and we’re putting more focus Archery is one of those things that, it’s Manchester meant Bangor were yet Personally, I enjoy the peace it gives so it tends to be a time to learn about onto coaching and developing our easy to pick up but di cult to re ne. to take a con dent lead going into the me. When you’re standing on the the etiquette and scoring. As archery is technique, I think this year we have a It’s a sport for everyone essentially. second half. Manchester scored a 5th shooting line and you’re taking all the an independent sport, some do really great chance. and the pressure was on for Bangor to steps to line up your shot, you kind of well and some may not. Last year at What are your goals for the next bring it back. Another goal by Emily zone everyone out and concentrate. BUCS, I personally did awful. Unsure As a captain, how do you session? Ralphs secured a 5-5 draw earning her It’s a nice headspace to be in because as to why, it might have been the fact encourage your members to keep For our next session we are starting MVP. A great game by both Bangor you can’t a ord to think of anything I was out of my comfort zone, and coming to sessions and attract to bring focus on coaching our and Manchester and a really well else during a shot as you have to be nerves were also there. But last year at new people? members and to get their technique deserved score. STAY WITH thinking of your technique, your BUCS two of our members won  rst We encourage our members to competition standard- if they wish strength and especially the safety. So and second place longbow. So it di ers through coaching. Our archers will to compete. We’ve set the building it kind of takes over your mind for a from person to person. Now at Varsity, get coaching on a Sunday and will put block basics of archery and now we what they’ve learnt into action on the are starting to get into the nitty-gritty DESPITE IT BEING A WEAPON, WHICH IS USUALLY Wednesday. It’s a constant circle of details of technique. Our coaching ASSOCIATED WITH AGGRESSION, I GET THIS development. We also have awards that is starting to get more personalised PEACE FROM ARCHERY. can be obtained. When someone hits to each archer as our new archers a certain score, they can get an award are developing independently and for it.  ey only have to hit it once to need attention to di erent things. So Bangor Badminton bit. Despite it being a weapon, which it tends to be more fun and less serious. get this award, so there is a constant coaching in groups- as we did in our is usually associated with aggression, I Varsity is usually a bit more relaxed, goal to work towards one award and taster sessions- is something that isn’t lose to York BANGOR get this peace from archery. as it’s against one other university as once that’s met, there’s the next one as practical now coming to this stage, opposed to BUCS which is a mixture to work towards.  e committee have as we are truly starting to develop each by JOSH MCMULLAN Does the archery club get of universities. Aberystwyth’s archery a big role in encouragement, this year archer to their personal needs. We involved in any competitions? If team is very good at archery. I we have upped our engagement with have just had our ‘Bow Trails’ where Match Report: so, which ones, and how well do remember in my  rst year they beat us our members by releasing our own we give new archers a chance to  nd they usually do? by a lot, but in my second year, it was information letter/ newsletter of what’s their discipline e.g. Longbow, Recurve, Bangor 3 - 5 York We get involved in a few interesting, we all shot well and when going on with us each month. We like Compound. Once our members competitions, usually depends on the it came to tallying the scores, it could to give our members things to work discover their preferred discipline, we n Wednesday 18th October, demand for them but we do try to get have gone either way! So just to have towards and look forward to. To attract can then personalise their coaching to Bangor hosted York’s 1st Team to as many as we can. Every year we do come that close to winning was a huge new members, we just talk about it. their discipline. We’re really getting at home for their  rst home gameO of the season. Play began with 1st BUCS and Varsity no question. BUCS accomplishment for our club. Now this As we are all passionate about our under the layers of it all now. and 2nd doubles. Josh McMullan and Charlie Hersant combined formidable UNI! forces yet again, both playing very With a dedicated team of staff Women’s Basketball secure important win against well to take the  rst match 21-19, 21- committed to putting your 19. Max Ansell and Nishanth Reddy formed the newly 2nd pairing and tough opposition had a great match, powering through accommodation needs first, be it to win 21-15, 21-16. Josh Blackwell and Augustus Hui stepped up from Match Report: the 2nd team today and put up a great helping you search for the best private  ght against the strong York Singles Bangor - 67 players. Unfortunately, Josh lost out accommodation or finding the right 10-21, 14-21 and Augustus also had Liverpool JMU - 45 a tough match losing 9-21, 9-21. hall for you, getting your next place With the score at 2-2, it was time for doubles again. Josh and Charlie were to live through the university once again too strong, hammering the AD York 1st Men’s doubles 21-10, 21-9. smart move! Nish and Max, who both played really is the well, unfortunately lost out 14-21, 18- 21 despite it being a very tight match which could have gone either way. e score was tied at 3-3 with another round of singles to be played. Josh ednesday brought Bangor’s Bangor took the early lead, thanks to fantastic work between Shimmy and to the club over the last 2 years,  nally put up a great battle, facing the very  rst game of the season baskets from newcomers Charmaine Sonja, who worked together tirelessly made her  rst team debut, a er being strong 1st singles of York. He lost out UNIVERSITY HALLS against recently relegated and K , plus Bangor Basketball veteran to produce lots of great baskets. a key part of Bangor 2nds last season. 5-21, 13-21. Augustus also bowed out LiverpoolW JMU. A er a bitter defeat Jordan. Unfortunately, this lead was A er half-time the girls stepped A er 4 quarters Bangor had secured STUDENT HOUSING with a score of 8-21 and 9-21. Bangor All-inclusive living – no surprise bills! for the Men’s Badgers on Tuesday, short-lived a er Bangor su ered a on court with a renewed sense of that essential  rst win. Massive credit su ered defeat with an overall score of Impartial advice and support the women’s team were even more dip in the  ow of play allowing JMU con dence and JMU didn’t stand a goes to coach Vicky for volunteering 5-3 to York. However, everyone played Live with friends and choose determined to get that  rst home win. to draw level, with the score in the chance, with our post players Katerina, her time to help Bangor Women’s exceptionally well and there is a great Extensive choice of properties Starting with a strong squad of 12 second quarter being 20-20. Mairead, Athy and Jordan working Basketball improve as a team and deal of pride to be taken from the your own rooms players, who have shown outstanding is spurred the team on to stop all hard under the basket to produce some rack up those wins. ank you to all performance. e club want to thank commitment - not only to the club, of JMU’s o ences, with some fantastic lovely shots. With the hard work of the supporters that came to watch, it all the supporters for coming and All our landlords have committed to 24/7 service and pastoral support but to working as a team - Bangor rebounds from Mairead, Athy and our point guards Angel, K, Sonja and made all the di erence and thanks to giving fantastic encouragement and our Conditions were quietly con dent going into the Charmaine and some great hustle from Shimmy, using their great ball handles the Bangor Dragon Cheerleaders for for Josh and Augustus for stepping up match. On paper, JMU were a tough another basketball veteran Marichi. to get past JMU’s defence and set up spurring the team on, you guys are the to the 1st team. With some key players WWW.BANGOR.AC.UK/BOOKAROOM team. However, fought from the  rst Bangor then scored 5 consecutive some nice shots for Marichi, Jordan best! A er only a few weeks training missing, the team did very well and we WWW.BANGORSTUDENTPAD.CO.UK whistle to the last buzzer and the baskets and stopped every single and Charlotte. Additionally, Beth, who together, this team played like they look forward to seeing how the rest of team’s determination never wavered. attack JMU tried to produce, with has shown unwavering commitment had known each other for years. the season progresses. 46 Seren | October Issue 2017

Mixed results for Bangor Tennis

Women’s Netball seal the deal against Keele

he girls began the  rst quarter Bangor had a dip in the  ow of play Match Report: slightly nervous, they knew and allowed Keele to take the lead. facing Keele Firsts would be However, with the combination of Bangor - 41 Ta tough game. A er going 4-0 down Jenna Bowman, Emily Greenhalgh and in 5 minutes, Bangor started to play Elan Gilford in the last quarter’s attack Keele - 38 how they always do and settled in the they soon relaxed and brought the attack and defence. With consistent game back with some great defensive work between Paige Skillicorn and interceptions from Nia Cook. e Ste Oliver-Smith in the defensive game ended with a 41-38 for Bangor. MVP: Nia Cook circle, they lowered the attacking Great work from everyone to bring it opportunities of the opposition. back in the end. Captain’s Player: Paige Unfortunately, in the third quarter, Skillicorn

Women’s Men’s Match Report: Match Report: Bangor - 10 Bangor - 2 Liverpool JMU - 2 Liverpool JMU - 10

MVP: Johanna MVP: Mohd Essam & Thomas Silkstone Le to right: Emily Noden, Ollie Wild, Sandra Macko, Katy Pearce, Lucy Smith, Dan Lee Water Polo hit the ground running at rst by DAN NELDER but slightly weakened - team, Bangor unfortunately lost 10-2. tournament of the year e 1st round of matches saw by KATY PEARCE Division 4 tournament of the year. score some top goals. e team even n Wednesday 18th October, all players lose fairly convincingly. is tournament was mainly aimed managed to win one of their games the women’s team took on However, Andy Phillips managed the longest 6-0 6-1 match in Bangor’s n the 14th of October 2017, at the team members who were new with a massive 5-0 lead. What a great Liverpool John Moores at to the sport, with 6 friendly games start to the competitive year. Hopefully homeO in the dome! e mood of the history. a er the rude awakening of that gave Bangor’s freshers a taste this successful streak continues with away players matched the weather In the 2nd round of matches also an alarm at 6:00am - showing involved some heavy defeats. e theO team’s dedication and commitment for the competitive sport. It was a the upcoming Div 3 tournament this - miserable. But Bangor were the fantastic start to the year, with 3 of weekend. Credit to the photographer sunshine that washed away the reliable Dêf Parry put in another to the sport - Bangor arrived at the impressive performance and bagged cold damp sheds to go to their  rst Bangor’s newcomers - Dan Lee, Emily Tasha Farmer for taking some great storm. Bangor won 10-2 with both Hoden and Ollie Wild - managing to shots. doubles being won in a spectacular the only victory of the day with a 6-2 fashion; Hannah and Caitlin adding 6-3 win. to the drama by winning a tie break. Special mentions to both Mohd Caitlin then showed her patience, Essam and omas Silkstone for their Charity Dodgeball Tournament the ability to suppress her anger and Bangor 1sts debut. For that, joint man her fab tennis skills winning 6-0 and of the match can be awarded. Saturday 18th November 6-3. Johanna then followed this with Bangor Uni Tennis club welcomes a 6-2 6-1 win by hitting winners all all abilities ranging from beginner to £1 Canolfan Brailsford Centre over the court. Hannah put in a solid advanced. ey run three sessions a e ort against a strong player. Dan week based on ability. Entry Nelder won singles 6-1 6-0 with lots Beginners: Monday 8-10 of support from everyone watching. Intermediates: Friday 5-7 by BETH RAYNER 18th November 3:30pm-5:30pm in the Player of the match goes to Johanna Advanced: Saturday 6-8 Canolfan Brailsford Centre in Gym following a solid debut for the team. ey are a social club and go out nce again, e School of 2. Teams will consist of 5 players, £1 For the men’s team  rst BUCS match most weeks. Dan Nelder and Ryan Sport,Health and Exercise entry per player. Prizes for Winners, of the season at Arfon Tennis Centre Miles were crowned victorious in the Science are hosting a Charity Runners-Up and best fancy dressed. against Liverpool John Moore’s. It was Belle Vue beer pong tournament! DodgeballO Tournament. ey are For more information: Contact the Wimbledon may not be in their an eye opener for what is to come in fundraising for the Charity MIND. Sport Science Department or look at this season. A er being promoted future, but Bangor Uni Tennis will be. e event will take place on Saturday the event on Facebook. last season with a fully committed - 46 Seren | October Issue 2017 October Issue 2017 | Seren 47

Mixed results for Bangor Tennis

Women’s Netball seal the deal against Keele he girls began the  rst quarter Bangor had a dip in the  ow of play Match Report: slightly nervous, they knew and allowed Keele to take the lead. facing Keele Firsts would be However, with the combination of Bangor - 41 Ta tough game. A er going 4-0 down Jenna Bowman, Emily Greenhalgh and in 5 minutes, Bangor started to play Elan Gilford in the last quarter’s attack Keele - 38 how they always do and settled in the they soon relaxed and brought the Photography by Lewis Salt attack and defence. With consistent game back with some great defensive work between Paige Skillicorn and interceptions from Nia Cook. e Women’s Surf Team reach BUCS Ste Oliver-Smith in the defensive game ended with a 41-38 for Bangor. MVP: Nia Cook circle, they lowered the attacking Great work from everyone to bring it quarter nals opportunities of the opposition. back in the end. Captain’s Player: Paige some competitors to enter the Friday Unfortunately, in the third quarter, Skillicorn by CARYS MCMILLAN morning competition. Unfortunately, Rob Redd got knocked out in the early he BUCS surf championships is stages of the men’s competition due to a major event run in partnership an injury in the water. with Sur ng England. It is However, Aneira Jones made it Theld across one weekend in October through to the quarter  nals of the each year at the iconic Fistral Beach women’s competition on the Saturday. in Newquay with over 350 students Aneira smashed through her  rst two entering from universities all over the heats coming  rst in both of them UK. against students from universities Women’s Men’s is year, the major event was such as Plymouth and Swansea which held from the 13th - 15th October. are known to have some of the biggest Bangor’s surf team travelled down and best university surf teams in the Match Report: Match Report: on the ursday night in order for UK. Bangor - 10 Bangor - 2 Women’s Squash ease past Liverpool JMU - 2 Liverpool JMU - 10 Manchester Metropolitan by MEGAN ROSE Match Report: MVP: Johanna MVP: Mohd Essam & MACDONALD Thomas Silkstone Bangor 3 - 1 MMU angor Women’s squash team Le to right: Emily Noden, Ollie Wild, Sandra Macko, Katy Pearce, Lucy Smith, Dan Lee went up against Manchester Metropolitan University’s team MVP: Shauna Brown Water Polo hit the ground running at rst Bon Wednesday 18th October. by DAN NELDER but slightly weakened - team, Bangor e team headed to the holy grail unfortunately lost 10-2. of squash in England to face MMU. show against a le ie. Katie did not tournament of the year e 1st round of matches saw Taking their best team, they expected disappoint in her display and walked by KATY PEARCE Division 4 tournament of the year. score some top goals. e team even n Wednesday 18th October, all players lose fairly convincingly. a big win. away with another 3-0 win. Welcome is tournament was mainly aimed managed to win one of their games the women’s team took on However, Andy Phillips managed Tasmin Kelly brought some of that to Bangor squash club Katie, you the longest 6-0 6-1 match in Bangor’s ‘This Girl Can Week’ is fast approaching. Keep an eye out for Asian spice that we’d heard of for a 3-0 n the 14th of October 2017, at the team members who were new with a massive 5-0 lead. What a great Liverpool John Moores at passed the test. to the sport, with 6 friendly games start to the competitive year. Hopefully homeO in the dome! e mood of the history. win. She struggled to get that serve at Our fearless leader, Shauna Brown, a er the rude awakening of our activities timetable, we have a range of activities from that gave Bangor’s freshers a taste this successful streak continues with away players matched the weather In the 2nd round of matches also  rst but she didn’t let her put her o . walked on court with all pressure an alarm at 6:00am - showing involved some heavy defeats. e Megan was hoping to make better theO team’s dedication and commitment for the competitive sport. It was a the upcoming Div 3 tournament this - miserable. But Bangor were the Zorb football to kettlebell classes. removed as the team had already fantastic start to the year, with 3 of weekend. Credit to the photographer sunshine that washed away the reliable Dêf Parry put in another progress this season than last year. provided the win. With the opponent to the sport - Bangor arrived at the impressive performance and bagged She went up against an opponent that cold damp sheds to go to their  rst Bangor’s newcomers - Dan Lee, Emily Tasha Farmer for taking some great storm. Bangor won 10-2 with both smacking the ball le , right and centre, Hoden and Ollie Wild - managing to shots. doubles being won in a spectacular the only victory of the day with a 6-2 If you would like to get involved please contact us graced her presence only last weekend our dazed leader just couldn’t keep the fashion; Hannah and Caitlin adding 6-3 win. at the tournament. She didn’t let her pace. She managed to take a game but to the drama by winning a tie break. Special mentions to both Mohd [email protected] or pop into the union to friendliness put her o her goal and it wasn’t enough with a 3-1 loss. Caitlin then showed her patience, Essam and omas Silkstone for their walked away with a tidy 3-0 win. It was a proud display for the Bangor Charity Dodgeball Tournament the ability to suppress her anger and Bangor 1sts debut. For that, joint man have a chat with the team. Making her debut was Katie Adams. Women’s squash. Woman of the match her fab tennis skills winning 6-0 and of the match can be awarded. Eager to please her ladies and club goes to Shauna for giving it everything Saturday 18th November 6-3. Johanna then followed this with Bangor Uni Tennis club welcomes captain she went and put on quite a she had. Keep up the good work ladies. a 6-2 6-1 win by hitting winners all all abilities ranging from beginner to £1 Canolfan Brailsford Centre over the court. Hannah put in a solid advanced. ey run three sessions a e ort against a strong player. Dan week based on ability. Entry Nelder won singles 6-1 6-0 with lots Beginners: Monday 8-10 of support from everyone watching. Intermediates: Friday 5-7 by BETH RAYNER 18th November 3:30pm-5:30pm in the Player of the match goes to Johanna Advanced: Saturday 6-8 Canolfan Brailsford Centre in Gym following a solid debut for the team. ey are a social club and go out nce again, e School of 2. Teams will consist of 5 players, £1 For the men’s team  rst BUCS match most weeks. Dan Nelder and Ryan Sport,Health and Exercise entry per player. Prizes for Winners, of the season at Arfon Tennis Centre Miles were crowned victorious in the Science are hosting a Charity Runners-Up and best fancy dressed. against Liverpool John Moore’s. It was Belle Vue beer pong tournament! DodgeballO Tournament. ey are For more information: Contact the Wimbledon may not be in their an eye opener for what is to come in fundraising for the Charity MIND. Sport Science Department or look at this season. 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Climbing Snowdon: A Personal Account by JAMES TANNER the dark towers of the earth, were in fact mists the thought of stopping or giving up wasn’t a able to hear each other speak without the freezing that imprisoned all those who entered their possibility. We had begun our trial with the aim howl in our ears. Yet it was colder and wetter than domain. Our insigni cance spoke as loudly as to defeat, and reaching the other side of Snowdon ever. I longed desperately for the reward of seeing tepping o the coach, the challenge before the whispers of wind chanting in my ears. Being was a goal no one could shi from our minds. How the landscape that we had climbed! us began to form with immediate e ect. immersed in such a white thickness would surely many steps were le until the top? Fi y? ree- Finally, travelling down the Rangers route Walking single  le with boots treading prove perilous. hundred? Two thousand? Despite the di culty in its winding appearance soon indicated that uponS the puddled path, little was I aware that this As we launched ourselves steadily upon the to estimate, the fact remained we had already land awaited us. Sucked out of the portal of the would be a farewell to the familiar level ground steep slope of rocks that comprised the  rst two travelled for nearly three hours and were nearing summit, the cloud soon dri ed above us and we would soon leave behind. We were a troop of hours of our trek, I thought to myself: what we the summit. A nearby ledge was faintly visible in faded away into the crisp light of day. Steps comrades entering the desolate unknown, and would do if our team became lost. Already the the now all-consuming cloud causing our path leading down from the summit soon gave way our perseverance would be tested to the extreme. sharpness of the rocks and showering spit of rain to become distinctly narrower. e disjointed to the familiar rocky face, and then the views Inhaling the fresh gales of September which were told me that the elements had now been released centipede we had formed now stretched further that we had le behind emerged in an enhanced swi ly conquering the remnants of the golden onto us. Unrelenting. Unforgiving. e comfort apart as we found ourselves clambering over the glory. Sha s of light from the sky hovered over summer sunshine, my eyes were confronted of human companionship proved vital, as the rocks increasing in their slippery icy surface. the Llanberis track and surrounding hills that by patchy clouds dri ing over the overlooking mountain’s wild and barren territory surrounded Finally, the summit! Yet, no breath-taking views boasted a stunning panoramic view. Here, in the mountains. is distraction, so picturesque us all. e ascent of Rhyd Ddu was now gathering were o ered at this pinnacle of the adventure. last moments before reaching the bottom of the in its deceivingly tranquil appearance, was momentum as stiles and fences were le behind Had we made it? Land was a continent far below mountain and into the world of the living, I knew accompanied by craters of indigo that formed along with the warmth of sunlight that lay behind from the cloud we were encased in. It was a dingy, I had travelled to the top of the world. the wide expanse of reservoirs. ose clouds, us. Still the drizzle of rain sprayed a misty vapour brown-tinged atmosphere, yet the wind and rain however innocently their halos ringed over over my vision. For our band of intrepid climbers, had now reached a calmer stage. We were now all

their turn on the pitch, providing loud new and old - to score 100 points, and valuable encouragement with a before European Champion Callum surprising and impressive amount of Lake caught the snitch to secure their AU Swimming energy. win in only 13 seconds: a tournament Circuits Unfortunately for the team, their record. e orts weren’t quite enough to steal the win from the much more Every Sunday: 4pm experienced Edinburgh Firsts, who until 5pm utilised ex-Team UK and National Champion Ollie Riley to take their goal tally over 3 hoops (30 points) Canolfan Brailsford higher than Bangor’s by the time that the 18 minute mark was met, and the AU Circuits have replaced Seekers and Snitch were released onto Whilst the win/loss record for the AU Performance sessions. No the pitch. With each snitch catch worth weekend shows as 1-4, Bangor’s need to book a place, just 30 points and the opportunity to end fresher’s learned a great deal from turn up! the game, Bangor’s star Seeker Callum watching high-calibre teams Bangor Quidditch: Highlander Lake was le with the responsibility competing at the event. A er the to defend the snitch from being event, Lauren Alyward commented Cup Overview caught by the opposing team. Due to that the tournament had le her “with For many, it was the very  rst time Edinburgh’s strong beating game, this a lot of motivation to improve. She travelling with the team. e 8 hour was not enough to keep Edinburgh also applauded how the team had by JACK NEWTON minibus journey followed by a mere 4 from catching the snitch and securing clearly gelled together by the end of and a half hours of sleep on the  oor the win. the weekend. of a rented scout hut may have been However, unfazed by their defeat With more training time to hone n Friday the 13th of October, a shock to the system. Nevertheless, over the weekend, Bangor used their their skills and develop new tactics 15 players from Bangor on a cold 9am the next day, 6 players passion and drive for the sport and that work to the strengths of players, University Quidditch Club took to their brooms in the starting their teammates to shine against St. Bango will be a true competitive threat (BangorO Broken Broomsticks) set lineup (that’s 2 beaters, 3 chasers Andrew’s. Bangor used both o ensive by the time that the Northern Cup o to Edinburgh to compete in and 1 keeper). e rest of the squad set plays practiced in training and the ( e sport’s regionals) roll around in the Highlander Cup tournament. huddled in the subs box waiting for talent of their chasing lineup - both only 6 weeks’ time.