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Valentines Feature Pages 20 and 29 Including our all NEW Blind Date! What did Josh and Amy think of each other?

EVENT F***ED BY SU By Adele MacGregor News Editor A CONTORVERSIAL event sparked mass debate within the Students’ Union. Heated discussions erupted just after New Year when Swansea Student Events (SSE) took the decision to controversially call their Valentine’s day event ‘F*** me, I’m Horny’, with the tag line ‘I Love Being Single’. The name was a cheeky play on words based on David Guetta’s brand ‘F*** Me, I’m Famous’ which Entertainments Co-coordinator Jamie Tagg says is easily recognisable by students. (David Guetta is best known for his club favorites ‘Memories’ ft Kid Cudi and ‘Sexy Bitch’ ft Ludacris.) Tagg told The Waterfront that what initially appears as a crude name for a Valentine’s Day event was aimed at being nothing more than a good student marketing strategy, attempting to provide a decent student night. It appears SSE is not alone in picking up on the appeal of Guetta’s brand. An event company called ‘Original Sin’ recently introduced a weekly event titled ‘F*** Me I’m Fresh’ to Universities in the UK including Plymouth and Exeter. It is understood that Jamie Tagg and the entertainment department looked to base the night on these ideas.

student night for celebrating Valentine’s day, acting as a strong rival to an event

taking place in Swansea the same week. Entertainment Manager Russell Wade told The Waterfront the reason they changed the event from the usual ‘Lock and Key’ is due to complaints received from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Society who felt excluded by the connotations of the night. SSE felt they needed to provide a fresh night for the student body. Attempting to defy the traditional notions of Valentine’s Day, the night was instead aimed at the single students who want an event on a day that usually centers on loved up couples. The Waterfront understands that the event had originally been approved by members of the Students’ Union but some sabbatical members were not informed of the event and its connotations until after the promotion had begun. SU President Luke Young said “We have a responsibility to ensure that all events associated with the Union are in line with the values and long term strategy to be a campaigning organization that wins for students, the event runs counter to that therefore we requested it to be changed� It is standard procedure within the Students Union that for any event to take place it needs to get majority backing

before going ahead and in this instance, SSE did not have the sign off despite believing from previous conversations that they had been given the go ahead. >

IRONIC NAME CHANGE: Event in Oceana now branded as Censored A Step Too Far?

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SSE were asked to rebrand the night by the Students’ Union but want to assure students that the content of the evening will remain the same and further insist that changing the name to ‘Censored’, which was agreed with sabbatical

or disrespect the decision of the Union.

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WAS THIS a responsible decision made by the Students Union or is it political correctness gone mad? Following the ban on lags mags in the University, it appears the overruling of this event is part of a bigger picture. Students have observed that though FHM is no longer on sale, the energy

Campaign to stop Saturday exams proves popular - Page 4

drink tactfully named ‘Pussy’ is still available to purchase in the Level 2 shop in the Students Union. When sexism and misogyny is apparent an input from the Students Union is understandable and

event. Overall, if we want what is best for students, why not let students decide? Send your thoughts to editor@student-union.co.uk

Are we divided over protests. Comment with Elena Cresci Page 8

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Editorial Hello and a belated welcome back! I hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year, a distant hazy memory for most of you as I am sure reality hit hard when revision and exams brought everything into focus over the past few weeks. Don’t worry about that now, you’re free! Time to enjoy the new term (or if a third year, frantically balance doing as much as possible with remaining Uni life while looming dissertation work blocks you’re exit strategy) Still... sit back, take time out and enjoy "

themed this as our Valentines issue with certain sections offering love-sick puppies out there suggestions on what to do or watch. Alternatively there is also stuff for people who couldn’t give a toss. We also found it quite appropriate to introduce a new section to the paper – BLIND DATE (what it says on the tin with two brave students - only less Cilla Black) Huge thank you to Amy

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skipped or shagged turn to page 29. And, for those of you who are house-hunting frantically, worrying that Swansea will suddenly run out of liveable properties, there is a handy pull-out in the centre showing some of the latest student properties on the market. The rumour mill has being working overtime since I have been back in Swansea. I have it

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columnist and SU favourite ‘Simmo’ Simmons has been shortlisted for the next series of E4’s Tool Academy. When I asked some of his friends and colleagues about this one person replied “He is just a tool!� SU President Luke Young has also stunned the Union by illegally attempting to run for a third term, when questioned about the decision Luke refused to accept he was anything like Margaret Thatcher but did insist he would “go on, and on, and on.� I am sure, we all wish him well. That’s enough (possibly liable) banter for one editorial. Don’t forget to check out our website – waterfrontonline.co.uk - for more news and information. We are planning to make some big developments over the next few weeks. If anyone would like to be a part of the team please get in touch. I’m off to look for a girl in a panda hat at tonight’s Ani-Ball. Have a good fortnight,

Inside this STUDENT ESCAPES week’s edition

MOSCOW BOMB

By Kate Wilson News Reporter

WIN WIN WIN! TWO TICKETS TO SPAMALOT AT THE GARND THEATER. Culture Pages - 12 to 14

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All the best, James editor@swansea-union.co.uk EDITOR JAMES SNAITH editor@swansea-union.co.uk

- Alun Rhys Chivers looks at Sudan independence. - Uni helps regenerate Copperworks by Simon Andrew

DEPUTY FILM and TV EDITOR RHYS WILLIAMS

NEWS EDITORS ADELE MACGREGOR news@waterfrontonline.co.uk

FILM and TV WRITERS LEN CRESCI KATE WILD EMILY WORTHINGTON GEORGIANNA AVARAM GLENN JOHNSON CHARLES GALLERY OLI RHYDER JAMES DOOLEY BEN DONOVAN (TV Picks)

WORLD NEWS EDITOR ALUN RHYS CHIVERS NEWS TEAM ROBERT SMITH KATE WILSON DESIRAE GOSTLIN SARAH WILSON ELENA CRESCI LAURA STOWE DANIEL MATCHAM COMMENT WRITERS ELENA CRESCI ANGHARAD JONES SPORT EDITORS BEN DONOVAN sport@waterfrontonline.co.uk DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR RACHEL CLAYTON SPORTS TEAM CHARLOTTE MALING CHRIS PENN RUPERT WILLIAMS (Intramural Reporter) OWAIN HARRIES (Intramural Reporter) CULTURE EDITOR SUZANNE BEYNON culture@waterfrontonline.co.uk DEPUTY CULTURE EDITOR SOPHIE BAMBER CULTURE WRITERS ELIN DAVIES EMMA HISLOP KATE GODDING SARAH MAHONEY STEPHANIE ABSALOM TAMARA MARSHALL MUSIC EDITOR CHARLIE TEASDALE music@waterfrontonline.co.uk DEPUTY MUSIC EDITOR SARRA GRUMMETT MUSIC WRITERS MEGAN GULLAM DAN CHARMAN ANDREW CROUCHER KATHARINE DICKINSON BEN MOLEN

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FILM and TV EDITOR ANDY WILLIAMS

PROOF READERS EMMA SLATTERY

DEPUTY NEWS EDITORS ANGHARAD JONES LAURA RICHARDS

WHEN LIVING in a place like Swansea we remain unaffected by the numerous bombings that take place on the other side of the world. However, a Swansea University student was unable to escape such horrors when a suicide bomber carried out a deadly attack at Domodedovo airport whilst she was back home in Moscow. 21 year old, Yulia Rozhkovskaya, who is currently studying for a Masters

Moscow when the bomb went off. Fortunately she was unharmed; however the fear of such an incident happening in her home town has left her feeling somewhat anxious. “Everybody, including myself, was '

where exactly in the airport the blast took place and whether the bomb was originally meant to explode in the air�, she said.

The number of deaths in the 24 January bombing has risen to 36, with 114 others still being treated in hospital. A suicide bomber has been blamed for the attack, which tore through the airport’s international arrivals hall. Although no group has yet said it was behind the bombing, investigators "

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“clear security breaches�. Yulia said security at the airport had now been stepped up. However she still felt anxious about having to travel through the airport in order to come back to Britain only 7 days after the attack. “However, the fact that security control in Russia should be improved is in no doubt.� According to Dmitri Peskov, Press Secretary to Kremlin, “the nature of such terror attacks is that none of us, none of the countries in this world, are free from this threat. None of us could 0 " %5

GAMES REVIEWERS CHRIS McCOLGAN BEN ROGERS GARETH OWEN MICHAEL KAVANAGH TRAVEL EDITORS ANDY BELCHER SAM BARNETT travel@waterfrontonline.co.uk

NEW SECTION! The Science section investigates the effects MDMA has on the human body Page 39

TRAVEL WRITERS CHAN MYEA LIDIA PEDRO FASHION EDITORS LUCINDA REID CARA DARE EDWARDS fashion@waterfrontonline.co.uk FASHION WRITERS JESS CORUNA ALICE SIMPKIN VICKY BARBER ELENA CRESCI ADAM JONES SARAH BEES WELSH EDITORS ALUN RHYS CHIVERS JESS MAIN SCIENCE WRITER OLIVER PRESTON PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES SNAITH MARC HOLMES CAREERS JO DAVIES CARTOON ARTIST MARTIN MAXWELL WITH THANKS ANNIE COTTAM ROSIE HUNNAM JAMIE TAGG TOM UPTON SIMMO SIMMONS ROSE WIDLAKE ANGHARAD JENKINS BECCA TAYLOR PEOPLE & PLANET

SIMMO’S BACK! Crazier and cruder than ever. Find out what this guy did over Christmas. Page 41

Letting Problems - Cartoon by Martin Maxwell

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SECOND CAMPUS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT Vox Pops What’s your opinion? Do you think “F*** Me, I’m Horny� would have been an appropriate name for the Valentines Ball?

(Left) Ariel view of the land due to be used for construction. (Right) Artist impression of Uni’s Science and Innovation Centre By Sarah Wilson News Reporter A NEW "

looks set to get the go-ahead after gaining Assembly funding. The Bay Science and Innovation Campus, located off Fabian Way, is set to begin construction after a delay over funding. Doubts over the campus arose after the Assembly Government were unable to complete an agreement over funding. As a result oil giant BP, who are offering the land free of charge, expressed concern and revealed that their offer was “time sensitive.â€? With the Assembly Government rumoured to be pledging ÂŁ400 million,

proposed campus which will be built in two phases. Student Union President, Luke Young said, “We are excited by the opportunity for future students and the services that the second campus will provide.� “We will be working with university management to ensure that that the plans are fully thought through, including plans on appropriate transport links between the two sites.� The focus of the new campus is to allow academic researchers at the university to collaborate with companies such as Rolls-Royce. This will allow academic researchers and industrial researchers to work together on a single site.

SIN CITY: ACCESS DENIED By Laura Richards and Simon Andrew Deputy News Editor and News Reporter SIN CITY has come under scrutiny over their lack of disabled facilities inside the building. Despite disabled access into the building, once inside disabled students "

without aid. When The Waterfront approached Sin City enquiring about access to the club, it was revealed that they did not have a working lift and previously Safety Stewards had carried students up the stairs, although they admitted that this was not ideal. The only lift in the building is not suitable for passengers and has been out of service for a number of years resulting in stairway access only. Consequently disabled students either avoid the venue or on previous occasions have been carried between levels by safety stewards. Amy Gee, Project Manager for the Interaxions scheme which ensures equal opportunities for disabled students considers this problem to be a priority and in urgent need of a solution. On carrying students up the stairs she commented, “This is dangerous and degrading for the student and there is "

procedures.� The student affected was understood to be upset but did not wish to comment any further. Student Union Manager, Stuart Rice understands the necessity for disabled access and as a result the lift has recently been provisionally assessed and will require extensive works and possible replacement to become adequate. The Union will now review the options available and will continue to investigate the matter. However, it is noted that however adequate the lift was it would be unable to be used in any form of evacuation procedures. The Waterfront understands that the delay in developments is due to the Student Union not holding the full lease of the property. Rice reiterated that the Union is doing everything possible to make improvements in Sin City but due to their current circumstances regarding the property this may take longer than hoped. The Student Union and Interaxions are currently liaising over the most achievable solution, with the matter hopefully resolved as soon as possible. If you have been affected by any disability access problems around the city contact The Waterfront by emailing editor@swansea-union.co.uk or news@ waterfrontonline.co.uk

Swansea University Vice Chancellor Professor Richard B Davies commented, “By removing the boundaries bewtween industry and academia, we are proposing radical new approaches to the provision of research and development, education and skills to help drive economic

whole region.� After reports that the university no longer had space available at its Singleton Campus, the second campus will accommodate up to 4,000 students and could create over a thousand jobs Pro-Vice Chancellor Iwan Davies said: “The Bay Science and Innovation Campus in Swansea Bay will be the catalyst for what is likely to be both the largest knowledge economy project

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Europe.â€? Young also revealed, “As the second campus develops, the Singleton Park campus will also continue to regenerate and this is something that we welcome.â€? It is forecasted that the project is expected to pump more than ÂŁ3 billion into the regional economy over the next decade. When approached by The Waterfront, the majority of students approved of the new campus. However, second-year Physics student, Mark Evans commented “I believe that BP should focus their efforts on clearing up the messes they have created instead of weedling into the British education system.â€?

BLOODHOUND RACER

By Desirae Gostlin News Reporter A WELSH team of scientists with the help of Swansea University students will attempt to obliterate the current land speed record in South Africa in 2012. The College of Engineering at Swansea University is responsible for researching the aerodynamics of Bloodhound SSC (Super Sonic Car) project. Swansea University has the technology to assist with the research needed to keep the vehicles driver safe during his journey which could reach speeds of up to1000mph. The research conducted by the college was then passed onto BAE System and Airbus, who took the aerodynamic developments further. The idea for the project comes from Lord Drayson, the UK’s former science minister with a wish to generate more student interest in the subjects of math, science and engineering.

“The consequences if we don’t inspire the next generation are that we will wither as a country,� Lord Drayson said. Working on the Bloodhound project for three and a half years, Dr Ben Evans told The Waterfront “We’re using this as a vehicle to encourage more kids to take up science and engineering, the big goal is to inspire kids,� Wales has a proud history of breaking

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in attracting talent to the department,� The current land speed record is 763.04. If the Bloodhound is successful, it will reach land speeds of supersonic proportions.

Lydia Tibbet and Pete Challis 1st year Engineering “The original name was a bit too much and could have been seen as offensive. If we had seen it on a poster, we would not have understood what it was about as it does not really have a relevance to Valentines Day.�

Tom Barnes 2nd year Business “I have no comment on the name as it does not affect me. The name does not have an impact on the night so it should be named anything.�

Katrin Evans 2nd year Nursing “I think that more people would go because its a similar name to the Safe Sex Party and Pornstar Party. I understand where the Union : <

our age group; risquÊ and naughty.�

Zoe Jones 1st Year Child Nursing The name was a bit too extreme but the name that it has been changed to could have been more fun. The inital name would have put me off going but now I am more likely to attend.

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WORLD NEWS ROUND-UP Giffords’ “lightening speed� progress By Adele Macgregor In the latest big step to recovery, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords left intensive care last week for News Editor

the head during the shootings on January 8 in Tucson, Arizona. While meeting with constituents outside a Safeway supermarket in Tucson, Giffords was allegedly shot at point-blank range by 22-year old Jared Loughner. Doctors have said that Giffords, whose progress is said to be moving at “lightening speed�, will have a valve inserted into her breathing tube to help her talk. The US Representative was moved to TIRR Memorial Hermann hospital to begin physical, occupational and speech therapy. Those who were killed in the shooting included Chief Judge John Roll, Giffords’ community outreach director Gabe Zimmerman, and the granddaughter of former Major League Baseball player and manager Dallas Green, 9 year old Christina-Taylor Green. Loughner, who was arrested at the scene, pleaded not guilty to federal charges of attempting to assassinate Gifford and two of her aides. Loughner also faces other federal murder charges.

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Pro-democracy party dissolved By Daniel Macham The Supreme Court in Burma has decided to World News Reporter stand by its decision to dissolve the National League for Democracy (NLD) from political power. The pro-democracy party, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, failed to register for the most recent election held in the country in November 2010 and has been deemed unlawful. The decision has left the NLD outside of formal politics. Under the court conditions, the NLP has no grounds for appeal. The 2010 election in Burma was considered by many to be fraudulent, despite promises that it was part of the so-called ‘Roadmap to Democracy’. The Union Solidarity and Development Party took 76% of the vote, but it was overshadowed by the National Democratic Front and the Democratic Party both withdrawing. The new, military dominated parliament opened in Naypyidaw, the capital of Burma, on 31 January. The previous election held in Burma was in 1990 and saw the NLD take 58.7% of the vote, with the second party – the National Unity Party (NUP) – winning only a 21.7% share. A military junta refused to acknowledge the result, however, and the country was subsequently governed under a dictatorship.

Mubarak faces angry backlash Cyclone Yasi Wreaks Havoc Protests in Egypt began on Tuesday, January By Kate Wilson World News Reporter 25th when thousands of Egyptians gathered in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square after an internet campaign, inspired by the uprising in Tunisia, called for a “day of revolt�. Protesters want President Hosni Mubarak to step down. They say they are fed up after decades of poverty, repression, rigged elections, corruption, high unemployment and rampant abuse by police. Since then, they have staged mass street protests on a daily basis in many major cities including Cairo, Alexandria, Suez and : "

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By Alun Rhys Chivers One of Australia’s worst ever natural disasters damaged much of the Queensland coast on February 2, as Category Four Cyclone Yasi reached Wolrd News Editor 190m.p.h. There is extensive damage to the Mission Beach, Tully, Cardwell and Innisfail areas, although Cairns is largely unscathed. ’

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reported deaths or serious injuries. Gusts of wind as noisy as jet engines were heard as the cyclone hit the land. Cyclone Yasi, the worst in Australia for more than 100 years, has seen more than 30,000 people evacuated to makeshift shelters. Five of seven rescue shelters were reported to be full in the hours leading up to the cyclone. Some residents opted to remain at home. ‚

expected to be reunited with their owners or re-homed once the rescue operation is complete. Yasi has since been downgraded to Category Two as the destruction is measured. Cyclone Tracy in Darwin was the last cyclone on this scale, killing 71 people on Christmas Eve in 1974.

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COMMENT United we stand, divided we fall By Columnist Elena Cresci

There’s no denying that students are facing some tough times ahead. November and December saw thousands of students take to the streets of London to voice their opposition to the rise of tuition fees. Even as Parliament made the decision to lift the cap, the mantra among students everywhere was ‘this is just the beginning’, with sit-ins and further protests cropping up all over the country. Never in my time at University have I witnessed such a strong student movement. The Metropolitan Police expected 20,000 students on the tenth of November, 2010; over 50,000 turned up. & ' " ^"

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education, but that of those who aren’t even close to entering University yet. For once, we’re holding politicians directly accountable for their broken promises, something that sorely needed to be done. However, the cracks are beginning to show. The Manchester protest on

the 29th of January saw NUS President Aaron Porter heckled with anti-Semitic insults and calls for his resignation. A murmur of dissent is spreading throughout the activists, with some very unhappy with Porter’s tactics in the face of the Government’s decision to life the cap. At the time of writing, three

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trigger a national conference. Porter’s critics are calling for more aggressive campaigning, more sit-ins, more walkouts. Truthfully, I think much of the negativity hurled towards Porter comes from people who think that the violence

exhibited at many of these protests has given strength to the movement. The inherent problem with violent direct action is that it utterly undermines the entire campaign and tars every single student, no matter what they do, with the same brush. All that the British media concentrated on in December were scenes of students smashing windows, setting things on < €

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of uniting peacefully for a common cause, with the Funeral for Modern Languages last term, and the Welsh Assembly Government has listened to the students of Wales and agreed to pay the difference for Welsh students, but we still need justice for English students who could be paying up to £9,000 a year for their degree. It’s hard to forget that despite such innovative campaigns, top up fees were introduced back in 2004, and the cap was lifted in 2010. It’s understandable that campaigners would be frustrated, feeling that all that we’ve done so far has counted for nothing, from voting Liberal Democrat to marching in London and other cities. Hurling insults at Aaron Porter clearly achieves nothing. Instead of allowing this frustration to divide us, we need now, more than ever, to unite despite differences and see this through to the end. For more COMMENT check out waterfrontonline.co.uk for Angharad Jones take on Saturday exams.

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Editor’s Choice: Valentine’s Jazz Night from The Gents

Sophie Bamber Are you struggling to make original and thoughtful plans for your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Or are you just looking to escape the clichÊ and relax on a Monday evening? Well, for either situation, this Valentine’s Day

we’ve found the perfect event for both sides of the spectrum. On Monday 14th February, Noah’s Yard in Uplands will be hosting a wonderful night of jazz from The Gents, a lively quartet bursting with talent. It’s guaranteed to be an electric night of high standards and for an extra pound on the door you

can even have a song dedicated to your loved one. Expect jazz classics such as Mercy Mercy Mercy, Song For My Father and Recorder Me and as always, expect to be wowed by fresh talent, great music and the usual fine wines, coffees and cocktails available at the bar. So, go on, make St. Valentine proud;

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Elin Davies Are you looking to improve your culinary talents in a sociable student friendly environment? Do you want inspiration for healthy recipes that won’t leave you out of pocket? Look no further because this February Uplands Diner is inspiring the students of Swansea with these culinary tasters. Anyone who’s been to Upland’s Diner and experienced their colossal hangover curing breakfasts may think that it’s a strange place to go for “healthy cooking lessons�. That being said, after discovering more

about these lessons, I believe they are an enlightened idea for any student looking to learn a thing or two in the kitchen. The objective of the lessons is to promote healthy eating, which is perfect for those looking to shed a few pounds this year. Added to this, I am assured that the recipes will be made as cheaply as possible so that when you come to do it yourself you won’t have < <%

begin with very simple meal ideas and as the weeks progress the recipes will gradually become more complicated. This is ideal if you want to learn the basics and are starting from scratch.

Alternatively, if you’re a little more experienced you can skip the initial lessons and join in later along the course. The lessons will be individual so going to all isn’t necessary but for those who wish to attend each one, there will be a recurring theme. Another appealing aspect

they will be given by famous Swansea chef Chris Keenan, formerly employed by the BBC. Keenan has years of experience in all sorts of cookery, from /

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skip out on the cheesy 2-4-1 deals in town and whether you’re a smitten kitten or a lonely heart, get yourself to Noah’s Yard this Valentines day. It’s an 8pm start but it’s worthwhile getting there early to grab a comfy seat. Prices are £2 at the door with concessions available.

eating to the diner. Picking up from Keenan will be the diner’s own skilled chef, Kyle, who is eagerly anticipating the challenge and will continue the lessons for at least two months, giving everyone a chance to get involved. The lessons are open to both members of the public and students but the cafÊ are keen for more student interest. In fact, the predominant reason for these lessons is that the owner, Lance Pardoe, wants to give something back to the students of Swansea as a thank you for their continued support. In addition, the diner is keen

local charity “Zac’s Placeâ€? through this new idea. PR manager, Gareth Watts, informed me that as well as the diner sending weekly food down to their soup kitchen, Chris Keenan’s fee will also be given to the charity. 7th February will be held between 6.00pm- 7.30pm, in the diner, situated in the Uplands area in Swansea. There is limited availability for the lesson, however, to be put on the list for this or any other lesson contact Gareth Watts at gareth.watts@ hotmail.co.uk, or visit the webpage, www.uplandsdiner.co.uk. Other events include a best recipe competition with the chance to win ÂŁ500 in holiday vouchers and your recipe on the Uplands Diner menu. As well as an ongoing effort to increase their following on Facebook and Twitter which, if high enough, will raise BBC interest.

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England widow, has dinner with her and her late husband’s best friend. She is disillusioned that civilisation is still mired in the brutality of their youth. What has their lifetime of liberal crusading achieved? This superb play from one of the greatest American playwrights asks many questions about the importance, or otherwise, of memory. All Lunchtime Theatre plays are script-in-hand presentations and are preceded by a talk about the writer’s life and work.All tickets £5 and it starts at 1pm at The Dylan Thomas Centre. Wednesday 16th February Reminiscences of Childhood. Adapted from the works of Dylan Thomas " } / " #

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Theatre: Competition to win free tickets to Spamalot at the Grand Theatre Suzanne Beynon - Culture Editor The West End Musical ‘Spamalot’ will soon be at Swansea’s own Grand Theatre and is a sure favourite for musical fans in the area. Spamalot has lovingly adapted one / " ‰"

Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table featuring a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled - health and safety) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features fantastic tunes that are garunteed to get you humming away for weeks afterwards: He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights of the Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song (Reader’s Digest Poll 2009) Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. The show will be starring one of our British favourites of the comedy world, Phil Jupitus, who impressed audiences in his role as Edna Turnblad in the West End Production of Hairspray. Best known for his appearances on QI and Never Mind the Buzzcocks he is now trending the musical scene adding acting to his many talents. Eastenders’s Todd Carty will continue to play the role of Patsy which he has played since

the beginning of the tour, continuing to assist Arthur on his Quest for the Grail. In addition, everyone’s favourite Python (After John and Michael) Eric Idle will star as God via 21st century technology from his LA poolside. The show was created by Eric Idle (Book, Lyrics and Music) and John Du Prez (Composer). Eric Idle has worked as a writer-actor in the movies and TV shows of Monty Python, as creator-actor-director of The Rutles, and as singer-songwriter on stage at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and two highly successful tours of the US with John Du Prez: Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python (2000) and The Greedy Bastard Tour (2003), where they journeyed 15,000 miles across North America in a Rock and Roll bus (see The Greedy Bastard Diary). John Du Prez was a Trevelyan Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, and Associate of the Royal College of Music. After " `_~

composing additional music for Monty Python’s Life of Brian, he began a long association with Eric Idle, leading eventually to their current writing partnership. He has scored more than The Meaning of Life, A Private Function, A Fish Called Wanda, Once Bitten, UHF and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I, II and III. The show has inspired Audiences to all around the world to

become possessed with laughter since Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005 and a Grammy for Best Soundtrack. It has appeared on Broadway, on Tour in the US, in The West End of London, in Las Vegas at The Wynn Hotel and somewhere in Australia. The Sunday Times has described it as raising ‘silliness to an art form’ while The NewYorker has claimed it is ‘a noholes-barred smash hit’. Spamalot will be showing at Swansea Grand Theatre between Monday 14th – Saturday 19th February at 7.30pm with Thursday and Saturday Mats at 2.00pm. Tickets are priced at ÂŁ17.50 - ÂŁ32.50. However, The Waterfront Culture is offering two free tickets for the Valentine’s day performance to one lucky winner who can answer the following question: In which year was Monty Python and the Holy Grail released? Was it: a) 1970 b) 1972 c) 1975 Answers should be sent by 3pm Thursday February 10th to waterfrontculture@hotmail.co.uk.

Theatre: An Inspector Calls

Theatre: Comedy with Stephen K Amos

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This February, Swansea’s own award winning, ametuer drama group, Swansea Little, will be performing the much loved play An Inspector Calls. An Inspector calls is a moral murder mystery written by J.B Priestly. Novelist, dramatist and broadcaster, Priestly was born in 1894 and died in 1984. The play is considered to be his most recognised piece of work with it first being performed in the Soviet Union and has been a success in theatres worldwide ever since. The plot is split up into three sections opening with the Birling Family celebration of the engagement of Shelia Birling to Gerald Croft. J.B Priestly makes his exploration of moral attitudes apparent with his characterisation of Eric Birling, who uses the celebrations to endorse his drinking problem while the rest of the family turn a blind eye. The moral implications of the attitudes of the conventional upper class Edwardian family are explored and challenged further with the entrance of Inspector Goole who reveals that a pretty young girl has been found dead by suicide. The wealthy Edwardian middle class family deny any involvement with the death, but, throughout the course of the evening, the Inspector attempts to expose how every member of the nights celebrations are implicated in Eva Smiths death. Through this interruption of the established character hierarchy, the Inspector gradually reveals a dark mystery surrounding the play that audiences

will find both endearing and chilling. The play focuses around one central theme: “If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in blood and fire and anguish.â€? The performance is the latest of fantastic productions from Swansea Little Theatre company, a registered charity with a membership of over 150 actors and technicians. The company have a dedicated team of volunteers who give up their time to run The Dylan Thomas Theatre, a beautiful little theatre on the waterfront, established in 1924. It is Swansea’s only waterside theatre venue at the heart of the Maritime Cultural Quarter. Dylan Thomas being a member/actor in the 1930’s, the drama group is a testament to the strong community people have always related to the characteristics of Swansea. In an ever developing city, it is refreshing to know that there are still people willing to volunteer and take part in our classic Welsh tradition of working together to build great communities. The theatre has recently been refurbished, following the award of a substantial Arts Council of Wales grant, and welcomes all dance societies, community groups and visitors. To find out more about Swansea Little and about becoming a member, check out their website www.swansealittletheatre. org.uk. Their performance of An Inspector Calls will be showing from Thursday 16th - Saturday 19th February at 7.30pm, tickets are priced at ÂŁ8.50.

Stephen K Amos’s new comedy tour The Best Medicine ran at Swansea’s Grand Theatre on February 1st 2011. Stephen, with his all-beige suit and salmon pink shirt underneath seemed to be having a comical breakdown in the middle of the stage. With the audience heckling and joining in, Stephen bounced back with witty comments and insults involving every single member of the audience right up to those sat in the upper circle. He labelled a group of 16 year old boys Snap, Crackle and Pop to much delight from the older members of the audience, then was later told to ‘grow up’ when using the microphone as a phallic object! This constant changing of perspectives is what makes Amos appealing to all members of the audience and such a great comic. His material was not too controversial so it was easy to laugh at without feeling like you were doing something wrong. Much of his material was copied from his television appearance’s which was a bit disappointing, yet it seemed very different when watching him perform it live with the electric atmosphere and banter to and from the audience. At times Stephen did pause for an inordinate amount of time whilst laughing at his own jokes which was a bit off putting; there was a particularly awkward part where a woman was out of control with laughter and the rest the audience were laughing at her rather than Amos. This puerile comedy, although funny, was not what I expected from a headline comedian. “See? We’re laughing. About what? Nothing. Does it matter? Who cares?�

seemed to be a recurring theme of the night, as much of the laughter was from audience participation rather than Amos’ material; his giggling interaction with the audience is hilarious but you might not laugh as much as Amos himself who seems to be having the ‘best night of my life’. His skill at working the room however is dynamite. This is perhaps his key weapon on stage; his fox like reactions to spin a line is undoubtedly enviable. However, the material he provides is pretty generic and similar to other, modern comedians. His constant harassment of his Nigerian born parents who abused him as one of their ten thousandor-so children, read his diary at his twin sisters wedding and moved when he ran away from home so he could

for the audience to relate to and unrealistic. He brought along his old diary, stating childish whims such as, ‘got dumped today, I will never love again’ and ‘When I am old, about 21 or 22, I want to be king’ yet self proclaiming himself as ‘more of a queen’ had the audience in stitches. This diary was used as a crutch when there were pauses in the routine which was a great idea and met with much laughter and clapping. All in all it was a great night; Amos’ skill to make

the audience entertain themselves is undeniably clever. Although his material is entertaining, it is perhaps not what keeps him employed as a comic? Even so, his ability as a dazzling host is what kept the audience breathless from laughter and perhaps coming back for more when he returns to the Grand Theatre later on in the year.

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broken heart. Whilst there he meets Elise (Jolie), an exotic woman, who leads him through an adventure of intrigue, passion and action. However, what Frank does not realise is he is a pawn in Elise’s game as she attempts to make mobsters and Interpol believe that Frank is actually her lover, Alexander Pierce, a man who stole from the mob and owes over £775 million in tax. Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Š

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with supporting British actors Paul Bettany (Da Vinci Code, Dogsville) and legendary Bond actor Timothy Dalton in a movie that intertwines old Hollywood glamour with a feel of a fast paced, spy thriller. The Tourist is a remake of the 2005 French romantic thriller Anthony Zimmer which, being critically well received, has led to this Hollywood adaption only a couple of years later. So far The Tourist has grossed over $205 million worldwide, doing well on its opening weekend, only being knocked off the top spot by the highly

" The Chronicles of Narnia. Although being promoted as a thriller, The Tourist was nominated at the 2011 Golden Globes for Best Picture, Actor (Depp) and Actress (Jolie) in a Musical or Comedy. The Tourist is showing at The Taliesin Arts Centre on Monday 14th February with prices for students ÂŁ4.50 in advance, ÂŁ5 on the door.

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and uneasiness behind the conversation between the main protagonist, Tracey Whitney, and her mother. It is very vague, yet this is what is appealing, as readers are aware there is an underlying hidden meaning. It is eventually realised that Sheldon cleverly introduces the plot for the rest of the book in this one crucial momentn with the next chapter seeing Tracey Whitney’s innocent and ordinary life swept into a torrent of revenge seeking, clever intrigues and exciting adventures of risk and liberation. After her mother commits suicide, happy wife to be and bank worker Tracey Whitney’s return to her hometown leads to the discovery that

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present and between Marnie’s memories and Ralph’s. The story explores the strong bond of friendship, which is often touching and emotional. As well as this, we are privy to the contrast of the family lives of each character, added to a thorough examination of love, which is often unreciprocated. All in all, when the truth of the past does come out it is slightly anti-climatic, however, the reader is still kept interested until the end. The style of the novel is very descriptive, emotional and at times brutal in its reality. Although the story focuses on the past, it does not move away from the reality of Ralph’s situation, and the imagery of his illness is often horrifying; “There was an odour about him that caught in Marnie’s nostrils; soap wouldn’t remove it. He

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extra dimension to the emotion of an already gripping story. Although the story seems extraordinarily dark in its depiction of death and betrayal it does also show unique bonds of friendship, loyalty and love. This, for me is what brings reality to the narrative. The wintry imagery used throughout made it perfect for snuggling up with whilst it was freezing outside. It’s not a particularly lengthy read and I would highly recommend it before <

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To get in the festive swing of things we have decided to share some of, what we think, are the best Valentine’s Day quotes around. Why not see if you can impress your loved one with some learned literature of love. However, we reserve the right to not be held responsible for any repercussions of these, perhaps, cheesy love lines. Have a great Valentine’s Day. For you see, each day I love you more Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow. ~Rosemonde Gerard The course of true love never did run smooth. ~William Shakespeare Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever. ~Author Unknown Grow old with me! The best is yet to be. ~Robert Browning Kisses are a better fate than wisdom. ~ E.E. Cummings Falling in love is so hard on the knees. ~Aerosmith

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MUSIC REVIEWS

The Waterfront’s music writers tuck into some of the latest releases. The Vaccines – Post Break-Up Sex

Chapel Club – Surfacing

Adele- Rolling in the deep

Ke$ha – We R Who We R

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GRUMMY KNOWS BEST In this issue, Deputy Music Editor Sarra Grummett recommends some of the best signed and unknown talent. This week, The Scene Aesthetic... Band: The Scene Aesthetic Genres: Acoustic / Indie / Pop Members: Andrew de Torres (vocals/guitar), Eric Bowley (vocals) Location: Seattle, Washington For listeners of: A Rocket To The Moon, The Summer Set, Brighten, Boyce Avenue Shamefully romantic in almost every formality possible, Seattle’s very own starry-eyed multi-instrumental heartthrobs Andrew de Torres (also from Danger Radio) and vocal partner Eric Bowley build their own homes in our hearts with lullabies and pirates, yellow birds and time travellers, the beauty that is quintessentially in every breakdown. In true fairytale fashion, the indie-pop duo are simply acoustically enchanting and are at the centre, the very heart of every unspoilt fantasy. Nevertheless, it’d be a disgrace to stamp The Scene Aesthetic as a clichÊ. Pleasantly

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their 2006 album Building Homes from What We’ve Known, the highly anticipated third full-length album Brother, released in late 2010 introduces a reliably consistent chain of acoustic songs about make-ups and break-ups and other sickly sweet ballads of which fans of A Rocket To The Moon and Never Shout Never will surely lap up. Followed closely by soulful harmonising and memorable, haunting melodies, The Scene Aesthetic make for enjoyable, relaxed listening and are a pair one will quickly fall in love with.

Want to listen? myspace.com/thesceneaesthetic purevolume.com/thesceneaesthetic

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JAGUAR SKILLS

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<< Elizabeth Olsen: So she does have the advantage of sharing the legendary surname of a front lining fashion family, and no doubt has permission to raid her twin sisters’ wardrobes! The 21 year old, however, is keen to break out and make a name for herself this year, after graduating recently from a drama course at NYU, she will be starring alongside Chace Crawford in Peace, Love and Understanding. As well as being highly talented, Lizzie has a unique sense of style, combining the Olsen’s renowned boho with more feminine elements. Get her look: Dress Topshop £46

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There’s no doubt you’re all looking forward to spring/summer, with wit wi h graduation graduat rad a ua uation ion n and a freedom not far off for third years and the pro pr ospeect off a long long break from exams and essays for the latter, prospect sp pring pring pr ing/su / mme /su mmerr 2011 2 spring/summer couldn’t possibly come sooner! In light of this of thi h s anticipated anti nticip cipate cip aate ted freedom, the forthcoming season is all about eexuberance exu xu xuber ber e anc ancee and and n freshness, f so it’s more than likely we’ll see a m multit mul ultittude of brand bran br an new faces emerge onto the fashion scene. Say multitude hello hel lo o to the th new new fashion f crowd we predict will score highest in the style sty le ranks r ks this ran thi his year... ye ye

<< Sunday Girl: Introducing new singer Jade Williams (a.k.a. Sunday Girl)! After watching her sing at the Clothes Show Live, she completely won myself and everybody else over with her soft and charismatic voice, but mostly with her impeccable style! She channels that undeniably British mix of masculine yet feminine dressing with lots of vintage touches. Already named 19th coolest girl by Lindsey Wixson: >> The newest addition tio ion n to to tthe he high high Company magazine she is surely destined for stardom! Get her fashion models, Lindsey, having only just stt turned turned e 16 Look: She recently collaborated with ASOS in a photo shoot and This year year the h handpicked her favourite Spring/Summer 2011 pieces, check them is already taking the industry by storm! This American beauty is the face of Mulberryy and and Alexander Alex lexand andeer and er out on the ASOS blog! Mcqueen, already owning last year’s MiuMiu uMiu and an a d Galliano campaigns and having walked for fo or various vari vari r ouss other otther her “It’s easy to wear a dress and look pretty but I like the challenge of acclaimed designers. With her distinguishable sha shable hablee round round n lips llips p dressing like a boy yet still looking feminine.” Sunday Girl. and chin dimple, she perfectly pulls off the the off-duty off -du off -duty tyy eclececlec ec ecl ec-ec tic vintage style. Get her look: Top Next £2 £25. 5 5.

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Wearing a leather jacket (New Look- £15) Jamie is up to date with one of the biggest trends for S/S2011: the biker fashion. Inspired by Brando, who was known for his edgy look and black biker jacket, Jamie’s jacket is a twist on the conventional black leather coat as it is instead edged with faux fur. She has coordinated her outfit perfectly, teaming her jacket with leather

Teaming a pussy bow blouse (Miss Selfridge£28) with a polka dot mac (Topshop- £85) gives Shaunna a sophisticated but fun look. The pussy bow blouse is a big trend this year, and is a time-less piece for your wardrobe, in keeping with the seventies trend for 2011, it is extremely feminine. Worn with All Saints skinny jeans (£65) and pumps it is an ideal look for lectures as it is comfortable, yet it stands out!

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Manish A Arora is a designer who has gained critical acclaim yet is largely under the radar. Described as “the John Galliano of India” his designs feature a rich palette of intoxicating colours and kitsch motifs, in garments that combine traditional Indian crafts such as beading, appliqué and embroidery with Western silhouettes. Born and up in Mumbai, Arora studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi winning the Best brought u Student A Award upon graduation. His eponymous label was set up in 1997 and in 2000 Manish participated at the first ever India Fashion Week held in New Delhi. In 2001 the label launched its highly successful ‘Fish Fry’ diffusion line. Man Manish Arora has shown at both London & Paris Fashion Week, continuing at the latter since September 2007. Significantly Arora has been invited to exhibit twice in London’s Victoria & Albert Museum initially for an exhibition called “Global Local” in association with the British Council, India, and secondly his collection was featured in the prestigious “Fashion in Motion” exhibition. The label has collaborated with sportswear giant Reebok launching the ‘RBK Fish Fry Collection’, an exclusive sportswear and lifestyle range designed by Manish Arora. Other collaborations include a signature cosmetics collection with make-up giant MAC and a limited edition of watches with timepiece brand Swatch. The extravagant pieces in each collection have caught the attention of the celebrity fashionistas. The design house has been showcased on the red carpet and has a cluster of celebrity fans including Katy Perry, Rihanna, Britney Spears, MIA and the music scene’s hot tip for 2011, Nicki Minaj. With its bold colour preference and striking silhouettes it is easy to see why the design house is finally gaining the adoration and international popularity it deserves. by Alice Simpkin

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lingerie love by vicky barber

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the stress of “knickerbuying” has hit an all-time high. Valentine’s Day may be a day for love, lust and special treatment, but being caught in your Marks and Sparks ‘Tuesday’ pants is undoubtedly a mood killer. Therefore, whether you are single and looking for love or taken and looking to impress, we have the solution to all your lingerie dilemmas. << Agent Provocateur is renowned for its shamelessly seductive lingerie. Immodest yet classically sexy and retailing at £95– the ‘Maddy’ bra is an erotic investment to your underwear draw.

For those with darker skin, a white lingerie set is a perfect way to attract attention. Urban Outfitters never fail to impress with their edgier take on sexy. The ‘Yes Master’ Lingerie set –provocative in name and in nature- encompasses thick, mesh straps and a silk underwired cup to provide support and boost cleavage for those with a larger bust. Retailing at £125.00 for the set. >>

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oh my god it’s february... by elena cresci Cardboard hearts are hanging in the windows, greeting cards filled with romantic sentiments fill the card shops, while posh chocolates wrapped in red d tin foil line he corner. the shelves... it can only mean one thing. February 14th is around the There’s no hiding from it, Valentine’s Day is nearly here, when couples ples are encouraged to act all lovey dovey, treating their honeybun to a new pair of silk heart-patterned unmentionables while cutiepie gets a bouquet of roses es delivered to the front door. What inevitably follows is a day of hand holding and cooing... ouple-madand you’d better be in for a sleepless night after all that saccharine couple-madness. m a knee-jerk I think it’s safe to say that Valentine’s Day isn’t my thing. It’s far from reaction caused by singledom; in fact, I felt exactly the same last year, r, when I was ntine’s Day. very much in a relationship. My ex and I never bothered with Valentine’s Though we did go for a curry once. The only rose I was given that year was from the takeaway guy, who probably wondered where my bouquet was, yet somehow I was a lot more interested in my chicken tikka massala. Now I know some of you singles will sit at home feeling depressed about your lack of Valentine, while others reading will be mildly irritated by the lovebirds. oined at So come join me on my Valentine’s Day - let’s celebrate not being joined the hip and never having to answer to ‘baby’ or ‘snookums’. I’ll be getting my gladrags on and heading down to Wind Street, where the only rose I’ll need will be a glass of rosé wine.

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What do you get the special woman in your life this Valentine’s day? You can’t go wrong with her favourite flowers and chocolates, jewellery, cuddly toys so if you can go out and get them. Tesco and Asda always provide an array of chocolates and beautiful flowers. If you live together, go get some balloons, scented candles and present the flowers to her as a little surprise to get the evening started. When she is speechless with all the effort you’ve made, you could surprise her with a meal that YOU are going to prepare (not just oven cooked chicken and chips). Google “valentine’s day meal” and there are a lot of sites that can help you make a romantic meal with some ease. Add some champagne and strawberries for dessert to impress and complete the meal. My girlfriend really wants to go to the restaurant in the Meridian Tower (the really tall building in Swansea) called the Grape and Olive so this could be a great, however expensive, alternative to cooking. Follow these steps and I’m sure you will be in her good books.

by sarah bees Valentines Day is a tricky one when it comes to the boys. For us girls it’s all about the romance, and with an array of flowers, heart shaped chocolates and pretty jewellery we’re not that hard to please. But when it comes to boyfriends, we have to think outside the box. Last year was my first with my boyfriend and I came to panic central over what to buy, eventually I came to the conclusion that silky boxers with hearts all over them probably wouldn’t go down well, so instead I bought a collection of his favourite films on DVD, with Transformers ready to watch whenever he pleased I was in his good books. Apart from their favourite films, a good idea for boys on this slightly girly day, is to create a gift box full of their favourite indulgences. Buy a cheap wicker basket and create a check list of his favourite sweets, chocolate, drinks, you could even include some of his favourite toiletries! Cover the basket with some cellophane and a red bow for some Valentine magic and you have managed to create a thoughtful present that is just the right amount of romance for our favourite boys.

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FEATURE 29

Blind Date

Name: Amy Info: 2nd year Economics student What they did: Went for pizza Fun Fact: Is part of AU Rowing Club

Name: Josh Info: 2nd year Politics What they did: Went for pizza Fun Fact: Hitch-hiked to Paris last year

“He’s quite easy on the eye”

Best and worst bits? Best- No offense to Amy, but probably the pizza. Worst – Being put through watching Anchorman.

Best and worst bits? He’s a lovely chap but I got worried when one of the first stories he told me was about going to a brothel. Pervert!

Were you listening? Give us a fun factabout their date? She was once attacked by four gypsy children – supposedly!

Were you listening? Give us a fun factabout their date? He’s somewhat of a coffee expert

Describe them in three words? Almost a lad

Describe them in three words? Funny, sweet, lad

Were you nervous? What did you do to get ready? Not really. Had to rush to get ready after work

Were you nervous? What did you do to get ready? Not really, I had heard some good stuff about him.

Any embarrassing moments? Pretty much every drunken story we shared

Any embarrassing moments? He doesn’t like Anchorman – that’s embarrassing for him

Will you be meeting up again? Tooters?

Will you be meeting up again? Most likely, we have a lot in common and he’s quite easy on the eye!

Finally, snog, slap,skip or shag? Snog – with a smile like that, how can you not?

Finally, snog, slap,skip or shag? Snog – definitely my type

BLIND DATE is set to become a regular feature to the Waterfront If you want to participate or put a friend forward (with their knowledge and agreement) email - editor@swansea-union.co.uk. Please submit applications by Friday 11th February

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By Andy Belcher and Sam Barnett Welcome back to World In Motion! This issue we rejoin Chan’s hilarious escapades in Thailand with his usual lady-boy dodging and drunken wanderings. Then Lìdia continues her Balkans Adventure in Macedonia. If you travelled over the Christmas break and have a story to tell then e-mail it to us on the address above and we will get it in the Waterfront.

Chan’s Journal November 3rd 2008 So we ended up staying in Bangkok for a few more days. The hangover was far too heavy to shift and it turns out that each of these little grotty (but irreplaceable) hostels has a lounging area with headrests and wooden planks that all point toward the twenty year old TV set that show pirate copies of whatever the latest movies are in the cinemas. Following a slap-up breakfast for One Pound, which isn’t entirely the same as the “Beast” from the Uplands Diner, and a few hours of snoozing and sipping of fresh smoothies, I felt right as rain. I saw my first Muay Thai fight. It was a pretty awesome experience of hardcore little Thai nutters (and one French kid) beat the crap out of each other. Heads, shoulders, knees and toes, anything goes in these rings. The traditional music in the background that sounded like a cat drowning kinda ruined it for me after the first six fights. There were nine in total with the eighth one being televised. Stepping out into the heat of the Bangkok night following the fights can only be described as calming, mostly because we were not as “green” as even a few days ago! Now I’m the guy sitting down at the road side stalls watching the naïve and newly-arrived tourists being pestered by the persistent, well versed and overly complimentary Burmese-IndianThai suit salesmen. I didn’t realize just how crafty these guys were until I struck up a conversation with two of them. You see, I’m Burmese and I lived there during nearly the first decade of my life. I don’t look entirely like the majority you find around Thailand. I was more westernized, slightly less lacking in frame and fairer skinned from fewer days in the climate. They were freely conversing in shops, stalls, restaurants in my first language without realizing that I was completely aware of what they’re saying. “Have you got the sale?” “How many suits does he want?” “Check out that girl, is it really a girl?” and my personal favourite “He keeps bartering and I’ll go as low as (insert price here).” It is a great advantage. But what’s more, they seem so very keen to give me a free suit if I manage to get my three Farang companions to buy some Armani-cut suits and Y-fronts. Every time that I got a suit sprung on me the over-flattering salesman claimed that I was “one of them” before offering me this supposedly discounted price. Farangs. Loosely translated, it means “damn foreigners”. To many, that’s all we are. Other people use the term in quite a friendly way to mock and tease the hoards of drunken gap-year and post-uni students who wander these streets for their share of the very well beaten path.

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Some travellers choose to experience more shady territory that would terrify the ordinary tourist. Not all of us are willing to pass out in the dangerous “Pat-Pong,” Bangkok’s red-light district where ping-pong balls stuffed up the lady-gardens of many a bar hostess has. It is a blend of all the things that you perhaps don’t REALLY want to witness but can’t help staring at. I told myself that we all owed it to ourselves to see a woman insert a peeled banana and razor blade up her nether-regions before squeezing out the most delicious looking slices of fresh fruit merely seconds later. Yes, I regretted it, but I know that I would’ve regretted it more had I looked away. If you ever make it here it is worth noting that not all that glitters is gold: not every girl who winks at you is interested and those that are interested do occasionally lack a penis. A further warning, don’t drunkenly loiter, eyes half-closed, into bars with names such as “For The Boys – All the Boys” and “Transexy”, a far-cry from our other encounter with “Super Pussy”. Bangkok, you are burned into my memory. And it is time to go. When would we be back? No idea and I don’t care! I will definitely be heading to Chiang Mai tomorrow. If you ever enter Bangkok, the following advice is what you should hold onto as gospel. In times of peril the moment comes when you, as a responsible adult, must decide between taking a gamble to sample the local, ahem, cuisine or retaining your sense of genital cleanliness. Remember these words – what happens in Thailand, stays in Thailand… apart from syphilis and that burning sensation the next time that you pee. By Chan Myea

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Waterfront TV What’s on the tube Seeing as this is the first issue since Christmas, Dave Lewis reflects on two of the most watched shows this Christmas - Dr Who and Eastenders For the past few years the Dr Who Special has become a staple of Christmas television, filling the 7pm peak time slot when everyone is tucking into their turkey sandwiches. Despite these special’s not always living up to expectations, this years’ seasonal offering was a real cracker (pun intended). A sci-fi retelling of Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, the episode features the Doctor attempting to change miserable Michael Gambon’s Scrooge-like character Kazran Sardick. In true Dr Who fashion, this does not totally according to plan.

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off 2011 when h the lads enjoy their first lads holiday in Malia. Genius. During the festive period I introduced the show to my mum who, after five minutes, subsequently walked at the room and described the show as ‘utter filth’. Banter. Jersey Shore When I first tuned in to watch this program, I was rather sceptical. However, all this changed after the first episode where a group of 18-30 year olds share a house in Jersey, US, for the summer and subsequently go out most nights and attract a gathering of people wherever they go. The cast includes the main character; Mike ‘The Situation’ who has created a whole new dictionary in the three seasons of the show so far. Such phrases include ‘GTL’ where you have a daily routine of going to the gym, tanning and doing your laundry as well as DTF which is the code word for referring to girls as being ‘Down to F***’. The show follows the group around the clubs of Jersey which mainly involves the lads trying to dodge ‘grenades’. Those of you that tune in will know what I mean. Soccer AM Every football fan in the country knows that during the months of August and May, the perfect way to begin the weekend is a dose of Soccer AM on a Saturday morning. For years it had provided us with endless banter and some great moments, from the Crossbar Challenge and the excellent Soccerettes to the comedy duet of Tubes and Rocket (Not sexist in any way and does not represent the views of Sky Sports, and in particular Andy Gray).

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Debating is fast-paced and exciting with our topics ranging from the serious to the more‌. comical. One week we may be debating whether abortion should be abolished and the next we will be asking are ninja’s better than pirates? Swansea University debating society is still young, only running for just over four years! If you have never debated before, now is an excellent time to join. You don’t need to have any public speaking experience; you’d be surprised how quickly you pick it up. Go on, challenge yourself! Right now we’re organising our second ever debating competition after a very successful one last year. On the 19th of February teams from all over the country will be coming to Swansea for a full day of debating followed by an exciting night out on Wind Street. For anyone thinking of getting involved with debating, this is a really good way to see how it all works and we can promise that you will meet a lot of new and interesting people. „ " Â&#x; •

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Aside from that debating is great ways to meet interesting people, go out on some excellent socials and make some great friends. Next meeting: Thursday 10th February, 6pm - Marino Room, Fulton House. Can’t make it this week? Why not contact us: swanseadebate@hotmail.co.uk

This Tuesday (the 8th), the Art Society will be hosting an open session for anyone to attend, completely FREE! Whether you want a taster before you commit to joining the society, or if you just fancy a one off opportunity to get creative, come along to DIVAs for 6pm, bringing with you anything from old curtains to the cans from your last pre-drinking session. The session is being run as part of Go Green week, and is entirely based on putting to good use (decorational or otherwise) the stuff that you would normally just throw away. So, go green, get creative, and pick up some new skills along the way!

Upcoming Society Events: 15th Feb: RAG Week Gnoming revenge in the day, Pub Quiz at night 7th - 14th Feb: Go Green week: variety of society events happening over the week including 8th Feb Art Society open session & 10th Feb People & Planet clothes swap.

16th Feb: SU vs. AU Kidnap then Open Mic night

8th Feb: History Soc welcome back social & Art Society open session

17th Feb: AmnesTea in the day, Date Auction at night

14th Feb: Start of RAG week: Valentine’s cake sale, Valentine’s delivery service AND Valentine’s Gnoming

19th Feb: RAG Fest!

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RAG WEEK! 14th - 18th Feb RAG week is Swansea RAG’s annual week of charity events that sees up to £10,000 raised for local, national and international charities. Treat that special someone in your life to a rose and have it delivered to their lecture on Valentines’ Day, or annoy your lovey-dovey % "

our speed dating service, in diva’s from 6pm. On Tuesday, there’s the opportunity for revenge on those who had you gnomed on Monday, as well as a chance to take on your lecturer in our students vs lecturers pub quiz. This will feature lecturers from across most of the big departments in University, so come along and see if you can beat your Thursday 9am lecturer that always kills after Wednesday Wind St. Get kitsch on Thursday with our AmnesTea in JCs from 11am. Then from 7pm, we’re holding our annual date auction, where "

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CONGRATS! To Choral Society Raising ÂŁ391.36 for Parkinson UK

People and Planet Go Green Week

In December of last term the SU Choral Society performed Christmas carols in the city centre and also presented their Winter Concert in aid of Parkinson’s UK. Passersby were delighted to see the cause represented and contributed plenty to the charity. At the concert itself, there was a fantastic turn out at St Pauls Church, Sketty with a full house made up of students, families and locals alike. A total of £573.86 was raised through ticket sales and donations, £391.36 of which went to Parkinson’s UK. The Choral Society would like thank everyone who attended and those who support us throughout. Also a special thanks to St Pauls €

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A Brief Introduction... Over half of Swansea University’s “Schools of Thought� are science-based, and as such engage in compelling and up-to-date research. The ongoing work of our Professors, Doctors, and student body, both postgraduate and undergraduate, regularly contributes to "

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Ladbrokes!�, slid down Constitution Hill in a grit bin and discovered that you should NEVER mine-sweep in a club that Simon Bright has been resident in that night. If he offers you a glass of greenish/yellow liquid with ice and a straw, run! Sports‌.Andy Gray has taken the boot for behaviour that most girls who have ever } " € Z

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foreign countries, much like all other arms manufacturers. If they stopped making weapons and aeroplanes, what would we use in our defence? So, I think, providing the Uni gets a good rate of return on its investment, why complain? Especially in the economic climate we are suffering, 50% cuts in the language departments etc... Regards Joe Burnham

When the Westminster government decided to replace government funding with higher student fees they immediately made students the equivalent of shareholders in their universities. So now, more than ever, we have a right to have our say in the direction of our university. The senior management of Swansea University sat back and accepted the government cuts and tripling of fees rather than join other universities’ leaderships and academic staff in making the case that higher education is crucial to building a fair society. If they think it is fair students will pay triple fees then surely it is

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I am keen sports fan and enjoy social drinks at JCs watching the football/rugby ect, however I and my friends have recently been annoyed by the standard of viewing on the main TV screen in the bar. During a recent match there was no sound at all which ruined the atmosphere and the action on the screen is interrupted, on numerous occasions by the fact it keeps freezing and cracking. I know I am not the only student who feels this way. PLEASE SORT IT OUT!!

PLEASE NOTE: When I approached JC’s management for a comment they just emailed me this link to the SKY TV - help with your picture page.

Thank you for your letter. I am really sorry that I couldn’t get you a suitable answer to your question and I am disappointed that JC’s management have not been able supply a proper response. On a personal level, I too have been affected by the TV freezing and sound issues this when taking time-out with contributors from the paper to watch some sports events at the bar. I know as well that from speaking to a number of other students that

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A disgruntled sports enthusiast

If you have a letter to submit ON ANY ISSUE, either serious or funny, we aim to get you the answer! Email: editor@swansea-union.co.uk

All the best, James Snaith Editor

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Intramural Football - 7th’s score for fun and ying high in the league By Intramural reporters Owain Harries and Rupert Williams Photosynthesis 2-8 Uni 7th’s The 7th's have one hand on the league trophy after beating Photosynthesis 8-2, and remaining the only team to win every game in the league. The 7th's took the lead through Michael Pritchard but Photosynthesis replied and ended up with a 2-1 lead after goals by Justin George and a lethal freekick by Damian Paget. The drama continued before the end of the half and the 7th's equalised from a corner, with Pritchard getting his 2nd. "

second half and the goals were shared between Dai Watkins and Lewis Clare,

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net to make the full time score 6-2.

Geography 6-3 Team Armadillo Geography recorded an impressive win in a high-scoring game against Team Armadillo, despite missing a number of key players. However, they began the game on the back foot after going two goals down. The Geography keeper failed to deal with a well struck shot by the Armadillo attack and was again under pressure moments later as a defensive error by Geography led to a well-executed penalty to make the score 2-0. Geography bounced back into a game after Will Cook found the back of the net after a goal mouth scramble and Elliot Coard pulled the game back to 2-2. Geography’s defence slipped up again and the game ended up with an exciting 3-2 half time scoreline. With a number of substitutions at half time and during the second half and the difference was

visible as Damien Garvey returned to the back line to reassure the defence as the captain Luke Nash came on to lead the attack. Looking comfortable in possession again, Elliot Coard scored his second of the match with a back post header from a long Tom Waters throw, and then completing his hat trick with a thumping shot from a James Taylor cross, putting — "

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season for Dan Risk and an own goal, primarily caused by a threatening Tom Waters long throw. Luke Nash expressed his delight at the victory, despite being worried about defensive lapses, saying ›}

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a major improvement and the win was deserved in the end’.

Picking up form: Climax FC are finding form after recording a 3-1 win against History Boys.

The league shaped up nicely in favour of the Uni 7th’s last week as Team „

putting them in the same position as the 6th’s, Ajax and this season’s surprise contenders, Sketty Bolognese. Sketty had a tough match against Urine Trouble and claimed the only goal of the game

to win 1-0, despite the goalmouth excitement in the last minute where Urine Trouble missed a penalty and the following rebound into an open net. Ajax barely left 2nd gear as they tamed the Blazin’ Bonville Bulldogs, winning 8-2. A surprisingly comfortable win was on the cards for SPR as they beat

Hardly Athletic 6-2, with Hardly losing

of the game. With games now being played twice a week for the remainder of the season, things are about to get tense and one wrong result can cost a team the league trophy!

Creaky after xmas: BBB kick off against Ajax who flew through with an 8-2 win

Uni 6th’s 2-1 Team Sloth Team Sloth took a tumble in the league slipping up to the Uni 6th’s in an exciting end to end game. With both teams pumped for the game, it was the 6th’s who took the lead after a long ball over the Sloth defence found captain Dave Mitchell, whose cross took a < „

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both teams creating chances, the 6th’s extended their lead at the end of the half with Paul G muscling through as sloppy

defence to head in a bouncing ball from a corner. Sloth came out stronger in the 2nd half and got within a goal of the 6th’s from an headed effort by super sub Dan Jones. Sloth hit the woodwork several times, the closest coming from striker Richard Fouracre and despite a number of tactical changes, Sloth failed to break through the 6th’s defence again, resulting in Sloth losing two consecutive

years.

Fixtures (weekend weather dependent) Sketty Bolognese v Sub-Standard Liege

Balls Deep v PhotoSinthesis

Ajax Treesdown v History Boys

FC Climax v Hardly Athletic

Urine Trouble v Team Armadillo

Geography FC v SPR Uni 6th’s v Uni 7th’s

Blazin' Bonville Bulldogs v Team Sloth

History Boys v Sketty

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SPORT COMMENT PAGE Our writers have their say on the big issues Is the romance of the FA Cup a distant memory? Chris Penn discusses whether the worlds greatest cup competition has lost its magic THE FA Cup is viewed by many as the one of the greatest tournaments in the world, with memories ranging from Lawrie Sanchez’s winning header for Wimbledon against Liverpool in `~~ & " ‚

Radford’s rocket that sent Newcastle crashing out to Hereford in 1972. However, in today’s modern game opinion is split over whether the

‘romance of the FA Cup’ still exists, considering the sheer amounts of money that is now associated with Premier League and Champions League. Looking at this season’s cup, it has had its fair share of shocks as well as the usual competitors in the form of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal who all have talented squad depth and are all in rich domestic

form as they challenge for the Premier League title once again. The outsiders for the league title and competitors for the major European places, Tottenham and Manchester City, may fancy themselves for the cup but Spurs were dumped out by Fulham and, with European competition starting later this month, I doubt much sleep will be lost over the defeat. Manchester City have

‘WHO SAID ROMANCE WAS DEAD?’: Stacy Long (far right) celebrates scoring against Newcastle United

so far stuttered through the competition and another replay is required for their Fourth Round tie Notts County. The teams that have ‘upset the apple cart’ this year include Blue Square Premier title contenders Crawley Town, whose FA Cup journey began back in October with 1-0 victory over Newport County in the fourth qualifying round. Since then Swindon Town, Derby and Torquay United have all fallen to the West Sussex team which has deservedly earned them a money-spinning tie at Old Trafford against Manchester United in the Fifth Round. Swansea were on the end of a cup shock in the last round against Leyton Orient at the Liberty Stadium where, despite dominating the Londoners for ninety minutes, a late Alan Tate own goal sent the Swans crashing out of the cup. In the press conference afterwards Swans boss Brendan Rodgers admitted that he was disappointed at their exit but perhaps relieved that 100 per cent attention could now be turned to their aim of winning promotion to the Premier % & " Š

Dean Cox was asked who he wanted in the next round he replied immediately, “Manchester United away- you can’t get any bigger�. However the draw gave them a home tie against Arsenal which ‚ „ ' "

over the moon with and may even fancy

yet another cup upset. I guess to understand the true magic of the cup you need to witness it for yourself. As you see on sports punditry programmes from years back, teams like Havant & Waterlooville and Barnsley and the media hype around them but when the TV cameras come knocking on your home town’s stadium door you really do get the FA Cup buzz. My team Stevenage were given a dream tie against Premier League big boys Newcastle that threw up a repeat of the 1998 tie where Stevenage caused an upset by drawing 1-1, earning a replay at St James’ Park where an Alan Shearer header that was shown not to cross the line broke Boro hearts. This year when the eleven Stevenage players walked

eyes despite the likes of Joey Barton, Fabricio Coloccini and Kevin Nolan facing them. The pressure was on the Newcastle team and all Stevenage had to do was play their game on their pitch and they did, pulling off a historic 3-1 victory that united the town and put it on the map. Whether you support a Premier League giant, Football League promotion pusher, or your local team, there is no doubting that the ‘magic of the cup’ still exists. Watch out Fergie and Arsene!

Tis’ the season to be sacking? Sports Editor Ben Donovan examines the shelf-life of the modern day football manager WHO would be a football manager? So far this season no less than 27 managers have lost their jobs, some were deserved, others just harsh. Three bosses even lost their jobs in the same day over a festive period often referred to as the ‘season to be jolly’ as Chris Hutchings, Phil Parkinson and Paul Simpson were dismissed from Walsall, Charlton and Stockport respectively. At the current alarming rate, around half of the clubs in the Premiership and Football League will change their manager this season, which is nothing short of absurd. Don’t get me wrong, some chairmen were left in no position but to change their manager, in particular Walsall and Middlesbrough. The Saddlers poor form had left them eight points adrift at the bottom of League One at the halfway stage of the campaign, despite them

season. Boro on the other hand under the tutelage of Gordon Strachan, failed to live up to their tag of pre-season title favourites as the affable Scot sought to build a team from depths of the SPL, a league which, quite frankly, is terrible.

There are then of course, those managers which really didn’t deserve to get the chop. Martin O’Neill left his position at Aston Villa before a ball had been kicked in the new season, citing a lack of ambition in the transfer market from the Villa Park hierarchy. Fast-forward six months and Darren Bent arrives in the Midlands for a fee of £18million that could rise to a staggering £24million. Let me tell you, I for one would not have wanted to be in the company of the Northern Irishman when he heard that transfer story. This was the manager, don’t forget, that led ‘

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seasons. Just two games into their League One campaign, Southampton parted company with manager Alan Pardew. As a Saints fan myself, I couldn’t quite believe it. The popular Londoner had taken over a club that had nearly gone bust 12 months earlier, had to deal with a 10-point deduction and a city of unrest. He restored belief and led us to within a whisker of the play-offs last year and got sacked after a convincing 4-0 win at Bristol Rovers. Madness.

Ironically, it wasn’t long before Pardew was back in work as he took over at Newcastle following the shock dismissal of Chris Hughton, who had done a fantastic job in the northeast and steered the Magpies to the Championship title last season after their dismal relegation from the top % ’ '

shock to most people as he had guided them to a decent position in the Premier League, and it made everyone sit up and take note of the fact that the modern day manager had little time to make a impact that would match the ambition of the often big-spending owners whose knowledge of the game is minimal. Another south-coast club and high " Z

Eddie Howe to Burnley in January, just days after the popular boss said he was staying at Dean Court. The departure came as a shock to supporters of the club and the former Cherries defender came under intense criticism from fans for his U-turn as he stepped into the Turf Moor hotseat with the Clarets just a few points "+ % : '

time a highly-rated manager has been

plucked from a lower league side, and it won’t be the last; the same happens with players all the time. But all this boils down to one question. There is a transfer window for players, so why not have one for managers? It will probably never happen, but it seems like the only stable solution for what is a growing concern in the game, not just for the managers but for the fans.

Spare a thought for the players. As a succession of half rate managers step into the breach only to be gone within a couple of months, the promising players in the clubs youth team now become disheartened and wonder if it’s all worth it, as they roll up to the casino at 3am with a girl on each arm before ordering copious amounts of Jägermeister.

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‘HOWZAT?’ CRICKET TEAM STUMPED AHEAD OF VARSITY By Ben Donovan Sports Editor SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Cricket Club’s preparation for Varsity has been thrown into chaos with the news that they may not even be playing at all. The annual showpiece event between the two universities is due to take place on Wednesday, March 30 and it is in

agreement cannot be reached. With cricket predominantly being a summer sport and with it having to be played before March 30, obvious

concerns have been raised with regard to

up in the spring conditions, a sentiment that has been echoed by a prominent member of the club. “It’s a shame that we can’t play but the Athletic Union has told us that the cricket can’t be played after the rugby match so would therefore need to be played before March 30, and impossible to play outside of this time.� One of the ideas that has been put forward is that they play the game indoors, but that is something that neither side would want to happen as it " "

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the match that was scheduled for 2010 fell by the wayside as rivals Cardiff had league commitments to attend to and subsequently couldn’t arrange a date „

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break. Another member of the cricket club summed up the mood within the club about the absence of a Varsity game as ‘gutting’. With the Varsity rugby match being the main event, any cricket match would have to be played beforehand so that the Millennium Stadium showpiece brings the curtain down on its 15th anniversary. “The cricket season is particularly "

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Issue 198: Swansea Women’s ďŹ rst team thrash Cardiff as the countdown to Varsity begins (Page 47) Intramural Football starts back up after the Christmas break (Page 44) In this weeks Comment, we look at the romance of the FA Cup and managers losing their jobs (Page 46) UNCERTAINTY: The Mens Cricket team are unsure whether they will face their Cardiff rivals at Varsity 2011

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