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December 12, 2011

The Food Diary of Jazz Dicker: "THE last two weeks of dieting and trying to lose weight have gone surprisingly well; I have lost 4lbs, Shane has lost 3lbs and Sian has lost 1lb."

THE last two weeks of dieting and trying to lose weight have gone surprisingly well; I have lost 4lbs, Shane has lost 3lbs and Sian has lost 1lb. 

We are continuing to have three good, healthy meals a day and we are still managing to avoid snacking – just! 

The only time we have really caved during the past fortnight is on our housemate’s birthday. 

December 12, 2011

Does the referendum matter to me?
If you are a fan of sport, politics, equality and student representation? Then yes the SU referendum does matter to you!

Does the referendum matter to me?

November 28, 2011

SWANSEA University struggled against tough competition in Edinburgh’s Braids 2011 cross country event finishing just outside the top ten in both the men’s and women’s categories.

SWANSEA University struggled against tough competition in Edinburgh’s Braids 2011 cross country event finishing just outside the top ten in both the men’s and women’s categories.

Edinburgh University won both team events with Swansea finishing 11th in the women’s event and 13th in the men’s.

Edinburgh also came out on top in the individual events with Claire Ward from the ‘HBT’ running club coming in at 18min 34sec.

November 28, 2011

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

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

Previews of Happy Feet 2 and The Thing.

Happy Feet 2
After the success of the first, the studio has decided that the world needs more dancing penguins - and who am I to disgree. It features the voice talents of Elijah Wood and Robin Williams as they reprise their roles from the smile-inducing original. Released on December 2.

November 28, 2011

WITH nearly a century of history, Swansea University’s Students’ Union has built up a strong reputation in standing up for student current and social issues.

WITH nearly a century of history, Swansea University’s Students’ Union has built up a strong reputation in standing up for student current and social issues.

November 28, 2011

Why support the strike? An estimated three million people will be out on the streets across the UK on Wednesday striking to protect their pensions.

Why support the strike?

An estimated three million people will be out on the streets across the UK on Wednesday striking to protect their pensions.

Proposed changes to pension schemes which will mean people will have to work for many more years, all the time paying in more of their salary only to receive less in retirement.

November 28, 2011

IT IS that time of year: you have books to read, deadlines to meet, jobs to apply for, events to attend, and friends to see. It seems like 24 hours is not enough. Ultimately, you are overcome with stress and anxiety trying to do just about everything. Every single person reading this will be able to identify with the above

IT IS that time of year: you have books to read, deadlines to meet, jobs to apply for, events to attend, and friends to see. It seems like 24 hours is not enough. Ultimately, you are overcome with stress and anxiety trying to do just about everything. Every single person reading this will be able to identify with the above, writes James Langridge.

November 28, 2011

SWANSEA University academics will join an estimated three million public sector workers in a one-day strike over pensions on Wednesday. 

Members of the University and Colleges Union, the union for academic staff, will join members of 19 other trade unions in what’s anticipated to be the biggest strike for a generation. 

Swansea University academics will join an estimated three million pub- lic sector workers in a one-day strike over pensions on Wednesday.