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TUNTREET Haugesund in brief - A travel letter from a tough Haugesundar

Anne Tove Græsdal Tornes Våge Journalist Nora Helgeland

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Like many others in this quarantine era, I dragged myself home to my family and hometown; Haugesund. The city where well known artists such as Susanne Sundför, Lido Lido, Vamp and a whole two (if not more) Tuntreet- editors were raised. The city has become a famous attraction for cruise ships in recent years. Now I am going to guide you on a tour of the hidden treasures that Haugesund - the city with only one traffic light - has to offer.

Haraldsgata

Main-, pedestrian- and shopping street; Haraldsgata is Norway’s longest continuous street, and together with the quay, the main meeting points in the city centre. Along the street there are some nice shops, both local and big chain stores. Unfortunately, it must be said that crime and drugs are not unknown phenomena in the city. Thus, you can also see graffiti tags around the city, along with the shops. The most famous tags are among others ”Olga”, which is everywhere, and the phrase ”E det no liv?”.

Haraldstøtta

Haugesund is known for its jazz / film festival, herring and most importantly, Haraldstøtta. Surrounded by all the old Norwegian counties, lies none other than Harald Hårfagre. The National Monument has been a local attraction since 1872. As a child, school trips went to the gravestone, where we ran around and played and never really understood why there was a gravestone right here, or what the history behind the gravestone was.

The City Hall

According to a municipal report, the town hall in Haugesund was named Norway’s most beautiful town hall in 2010. The town hall was built in the 1920s and was given as a gift by shipowner Knut Knutsen. The style of the building is neoclassical, and it is referred to as an Italian dream, since the architects were inspired after a trip in Italy.

The City Park

Like many other cities, Haugesund is not an exception when it comes to city parks. After having bought coffee and possibly a cupcake from one of the local bakeries in the pedestrian street, one can go to the city park, sit down and simply enjoy life.

Coffee Quality

Coffee is something that is taken seriously in Haugesund, if you hang out with the right people. There are especially two coffee bars that are on another level compared to the rest; “Hos Carlos” and “Totalen”. If you want good coffee, nice people and a ”really nice atmosphere” (to quote my good friend Jardar), then I highly recommend these two coffee bars. In addition to good coffee bars, Haugesund recently got its own coffee roastery which is located at the end of Haraldsgata to the north; the coffee lab. Here you can buy freshly roasted coffee, as well as discuss life with a pleasant man with a handlebar moustache.

Guro Størdal Journalist

Tilde Milia Skaatun Translator

Previously, the Student Parliament’s Working Committee, the Student Board, consisted of six people. The president and vice president have been 100% positions elected during the Student elections. The remaining four positions, welfare manager, international manager, marketing manager and environmental and research manager, have been smaller positions chosen by the Student Parliament. This fall the structure will change. The current leader, Tord Hauge, answers some questions about this.

What is changing and when will it happen?

From July 1, the Student Committee of the Student Parliament at NMBU will consist of three people. There are very few organizational changes, only the composition of the Labor Committee. These three people will have full time leave and work on this instead.

What roles will the new recruits have?

The new roles will be 1 leader and 2 members of the Labor Committee. The working committee will allocate responsibility for various areas internally.

Why is it changing?

The Student Parliament adopted it after input from the Labor Committee. We believe this strengthens teamwork in the Labor Committee, and it will be a good support for the Student Parliament and the Student Councils at the faculties.

Who has decided to change it?

The students at NMBU’s top democratic body, the Student Parliament.

How will each student notice the changes?

This is probably not a change that will be noticed by each student. Hopefully, the new Labor Committee will be able to work more efficiently, follow up the elected representatives and the Student Councils at the faculties better and ensure even more impact for the students at NMBU.

If you are interested in knowing more about positions in The Student Board, where can you find information?

Then you go to our website Studentdemokratiet.no, or on our Facebook page! Or send me an email at leder.au@nmbu.no