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December 12, 2011
MUSIC: The Christmas Contenders 2011

Since 2005, X Factor winners have dominated the UK’s Christmas Number One position, with exception to RATM in 2009’s Facebook campaign. 

Since 2005, X Factor winners have dominated the UK’s Christmas Number One position, with exception to RATM in 2009’s Facebook campaign. 

Once again, we see numerous promising acts trying to obtain the Christmas Number One spot. 

November 28, 2011
CULTURE: It’s All Very Well For Readers, But What About The Writers?

KINDLE. A product high on the list of gadgets that everyone seems to covet. Developed by Amazon and released in November 2007, there are now 14 different models to choose from, with the full-colour Kindle Fire being the latest (in the US only) after its release on September 28 this year.

KINDLE. A product high on the list of gadgets that everyone seems to covet. Developed by Amazon and released in November 2007, there are now 14 different models to choose from, with the full-colour Kindle Fire being the latest (in the US only) after its release on September 28 this year.

November 28, 2011
CULTURE: Reading - A Pleasure No Matter What The Format

AT university, reading can sometimes seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. But it can be relaxing, even therapeutic to read in the gaps between lectures.

AT university, reading can sometimes seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. But it can be relaxing, even therapeutic to read in the gaps between lectures.

My current reading obsession is losing myself in George R. R Martin’s epic ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series (upon which the spectacular new HBO show Game of Thrones is based). Each of the five books so far are well over 600 pages long.

November 28, 2011
FILM: Cinema and Hunter S. Thompson

With the release of the latest Thompson adaptation, Andy Williams offers a brief look at previous adaptations of the legendary Gonzo writer’s work.

HUNTER S. Thompson is undoubtedly one of the biggest names associated with Gonzo journalism. What is meant by ‘Gonzo’ is the blurring of the lines between fiction and non-fiction that Thompson so often utilised. 

The first adaptation of his work was in the 1980 film Where The Buffalo Roam starring Bill Murray and Peter Boyle. The film focuses on Thompson attempting to cover both the Superbowl and 1972 Presidential election whilst in a drug-induced haze. 

November 28, 2011
FILM: Cult Cinema - In Bruges

TWO hit men, Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson), are instructed to lie low in Bruges, a medieval Belgian city. Their predicament follows Ray’s accidental killing of a young boy during a job. Whilst Ken is enthused to experience the city’s culture, Ray is distracted by the need to get out and drink. 

November 28, 2011
FILM: Reviews

Immortals
From director Tarsem Singh comes a retelling of story in Greek Mythology which sees a human named Theseus (Henry Cavill) being manipulated by Zeus (Luke Evans) to challenge King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) who is in search of a magic bow that can release the titans and overthrow the Gods, writes Callum Walters.

November 28, 2011
FOOD: Win a cook book!

 

MAKING tasty and healthy dishes can be difficult for students on a tight schedule and an even tighter budget. That’s why writers at the BBC’s Good Food magazine have collected their favourite recipes for quick, delicious recipes that won’t cost the earth.

MAKING tasty and healthy dishes can be difficult for students on a tight schedule and an even tighter budget. That’s why writers at the BBC’s Good Food magazine have collected their favourite recipes for quick, delicious recipes that won’t cost the earth.

There are chapters on Brainy Breakfasts, Express Dinners, Dinners for One, One Pan Wonders, Food for Friends and Easy Puds.

November 28, 2011
GAMES: Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 3

I AM now convinced that only two types of gamers exist: There are those who count down the days and nights in a sleepless frenzy of anticipation until the latest Call of duty is released, and then they buy it. Then there are the people (I’m a member of this particular tribe) who will whine and rant about how the last C.O.D. was a let-down and how they’d rather dash their brains against a piece of granite rather than play the next one; and then they buy it regardless.

November 28, 2011
GAMES: Girl Gamers - Not Such A Rare Breed?

WHENEVER I talk about console games in front of a guy who hasn’t spoken with me before, I’m always met with surprise.

There is a huge stereotype that certain games, including the majority of the top-sellers, are only played by men, and as someone who could be described as an obsessive when it comes to games like Red Dead Redemption, Uncharted, Tomb Raider, Gears of War and Assassins’ Creed, among others; this is something that I very strongly object to. 

November 28, 2011
INTRAMURAL: Ajax remain standing after Bulldogs face off

AJAX Treesdown captain Dan Clancy scored a wonder-goal in their 4-2 victory over Blazin Bonville Bulldogs.

Ajax Treesdown 4

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AJAX Treesdown captain Dan Clancy scored a wonder-goal in their 4-2 victory over Blazin Bonville Bulldogs.

Clancy’s second-half thunderbolt left Bulldogs goalkeeper Ieuan Smith rooted to the spot and gave his side a two-goal cushion.

November 28, 2011
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson pays university a visit

Swansea University played host to Sir Alex Ferguson last Saturday as he came to view the extensive collection of American Civil War books that are archived on campus. 

Swansea University played host to Sir Alex Ferguson last Saturday as he came to view the extensive collection of American Civil War books that are archived on campus. 

November 28, 2011
SOCIETIES: News Roundup

Top news from Societies at Swansea University

Stand-up Comedy Show - 29th Nov | Divas | 7pm
The Comedy Club Society will be hosting a stand-up show featuring members’ performances.

Save the Date - 1940 Christmas party - 8th Dec | £10 | Oceana
The Students Union are organising the ‘Save The Date’ event, themed around 1940s and raising money for the Help For Heroes charity. Check out the pullout in this edition of the Waterfront for more details.
societies@swansea-union.co.uk

February 21, 2011
XTREME GOES NATIONAL

 

XTREME RADIO aired nationally last weekend in a two hour show broadcasting the most played tracks of the station from 2010.

The student station participated in a weekly national slot in which University stations all over the UK broadcast the show, meaning that thousands of students tuned in to Xtreme Radio’s show at 3-5 on Sunday, February 13th.

 

XTREME RADIO aired nationally last weekend in a two hour show broadcasting the most played tracks of the station from 2010.

The student station participated in a weekly national slot in which University stations all over the UK broadcast the show, meaning that thousands of students tuned in to Xtreme Radio’s show at 3-5 on Sunday, February 13th.

The show, which broadcasts a rundown of the 20 most played track on the station, airs just before the weekly UK chart hit countdown.