NEWS: GAA-law team engage in SU election vote fraud
BY BRENDAN HUGHES
GAA-law election canvassers sent text messages to students asking for Queen’s Online password details in order to fraudulently register SU election votes, The Gown has learned.
March 5th, 2010 | Comments (42)
REVIEW: The Courteeners – Falcon
I’ve struggled with this album. On the first listen I thought it had potential. Their debut album ‘St. Jude’ didn’t have much to say but was fun and pacey Manchurian lad rock. ‘Falcon’ takes the same formula and slows it to half the pace in an attempt to be taken seriously. However, they often end up sounding just like any other band and coupled with lacklustre lyrics, “I think it’s time for me and you, To take over the world,” there really isn’t anywhere for them to go. BY BEN FINCH
March 5th, 2010 | No Comments
REVIEW: Marina and the Diamonds – Family Jewels
A debut single so fine and pure that a single listen to the opening track ‘Are you satisfied?’ will leave your heart completely enthralled with the ethereal beauty of Marina’s voice. The next fourteen tracks, some of which dedicated fans may recognize from earlier EP releases, are utterly astounding. It’s hard to believe that having emerged rather boldly at the close of last year that she hasn’t warranted any awards. BY HANNAH GOODALL
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REVIEW: The Lovely Bones
Peter Jackson’s film adaption of Alice Sebold’s novel ‘The Lovely Bones’ has been greatly anticipated, but also eminently feared by fans of the book. The final release shows a very mainstream narrative with a focus on the director’s style rather than the remaking of the novel. Sadly, Jackson has taken any depth that may have existed out of his adaptation in favour of aesthetic. BY LAURA SHEARER
March 5th, 2010 | No Comments
INTERVIEW: QUB alumnus and lead singer of The Answer – Cormac Neeson
BY RUTH MAGENNIS
Cormac Neeson grins as he recalls playing in Madison Square Gardens, the legendary stage that has been graced by Led Zeppelin in the past. The Answer’s frontman has reason to smile as for the past couple of years they have been living out every rocker’s dream, supporting AC/DC during the Black Ice World Tour in Europe and USA. After initially expecting to get only a few support slots, they stepped out of the huge 14 month tour to concentrate on their 15-date UK tour.
March 4th, 2010 | Comment (1)
FEATURE: What do school leavers think of university?
In the midst of reports of vast university funding cuts and government tightening of purse strings, The Gown revealed some rare good news for the student body of Northern Ireland with reports of possible grant increases and a freeze in fees. With this carrot in hand, The Gown took to the streets to gauge if anyone actually cared, or if indeed the prospect of life at Queen’s was only made more tempting because of a night on the rip at the Hatfield. BY JASON CONLON
March 4th, 2010 | Comment (1)
COMMENT: Clubs and societies face challenges at QUB
The Refresher’s fair helped to boost the membership of the newest clubs and societies at Queen’s. The Lacrosse Club for instance, recruited 20 new members. The ranks of other new clubs, including the Boxing club, the Softball club and the Ultimate Frisbee club, have also grown. The new groups seem to be doing well despite certain setbacks, such as problems concerning facilities and training times. In the case of the Ultimate Frisbee Club, the problem lies with the fact that few seem to have heard of the club, or indeed the sport. Although the new clubs have teams with vast potential, they face financial challenges. BY CATHAL MCGUIGAN
March 4th, 2010 | Comments (9)
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