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SOCIETIES and services officer Tom Upton has become the new president elect of Swansea University students’ union in first preference votes.

Mr Upton won his quota of votes in the first round with 1,607 while Mitchell Theaker took 949, which was 37% of the vote.

There was a huge roar of applause in Diva’s as the result was announced, thanks to a large presence from both his campaign team and Josh Hayman’s who supported him through the week.

Captain Tee Dzaro blamed an early season player exodus and lack of practice time over the season after Swansea University's basketball size were relegated from 1A Division.

Swansea's misery was confirmed by a 68-26 defeat to Southampton.

“I think we played well, but we’ve got a weaker team than Southampton does,” said Dzaro.

“They also practice a lot more than we do.”

A SWANSEA University student who made racially offensive remarks on Twitter about a footballer who collapsed during a game, has been jailed.

Liam Stacey, 21, from Pontypridd, broke down in tears as he was sentenced to 56 days in prison over his comments about Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba. 

The 23-year-old collapsed during the FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, March 17, after suffering a cardiac arrest.

IMOGEN Stanley has become the first Union sports officer in one of the closest elections to date.

Stanley beat her closest opposition, Dan Ryan-Lowes, by 2%, in what was a nail-biting climax which saw her emerge victorious by only 46 votes, 1219-1173.

A tearful Stanley said: “I haven’t processed it yet; I don’t know how to feel.

“I think promoting the small clubs really helped.

Unbeaten Swansea University secured promotion to the Bucs Western Division 1A with victory over Aberystwyth, ending a five year absence from the top flight.

Swansea narrowly missed out on promotion last season but captain Daniel Buttifant is relieved to have gone the distance this time.

“It means so much to have led the side to this promotion,” he said.

“We have been working and training towards this for the last three years.

Swansea University’s Carole-Ann Burt’s three tries helped defeat Plymouth Marjons and strengthened their second position in the league.

Vice-captain Eliza Slinn was proud of the attacking mind-set of Swansea’s forward pack in blustery conditions.

“Naturally our open play and offloading comes off really well, so we’ve worked on our set-pieces”, she said. “It was nice to see it come into action.”

Fourth-placed Swansea University avenged their 45-15 defeat in November to second-placed Hartpury by securing victory at St Helens.

Captain Richard Smart was pleased with the win and admitted it was the “only option”.

He said: “We needed to get the winning momentum going.

“It’s always a great feeling to get a win against someone who beat you previously.”

Swansea thrashed Aberystwyth 50-12 to seal promotion in a title winning performance.

Teary captain Rebecca Smith was delighted with promotion following last years’s disappointing second place finish.

“It has just been fantastic with the team this year,” said Smith.

“I played in the team last year and it was the most disappointed I’ve ever been.

League leaders Swansea suffered a shock defeat by fifth placed UWE in the penultimate week of the season.

Captain Peter Ockwell was critical of his side’s performance following the 2-0 home defeat.

Captain Peter Ockwell said: “We could have given a lot more as we have played a lot better during the season and that was our worst performance of the year.

Louis Armstrong once said that ‘if you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know’. The best way to find out is to head over to Noah’s Yard on a Monday night.

For only £2, the brilliantly talented jazz band The Gents can provide you with an alternative option to the fun found in Oceana.

The quartet has a wide repertoire of familiar tunes and impressive improvisational skill.

Starting at 8pm, they fill the evening with a warm sound that can accompany a casual drink on the sofas at the front.

Swansea University needed a golden goal against Bath to progress to the semi-finals of the Bucs cup.

Captain Becky Gosney was ecstatic with the win.

“We’re currently second in the league, one point behind Bath and we have ambitions of winning the league,” she said.

“This win today has really boosted us and has given us the confidence to make a real push for the league, as well as the cup.”