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NEWS: Night brings more disorder to Holylands

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Disorderly behaviour escalated tonight in the Holylands as hundreds of revellers took part in a “street rave” on Palestine Street. Police and University officials looked on helplessly as young people sang and danced along with music blaring from one of the houses. It has been alleged that the house in question was not a student house.

BY CATHERINE WYLIE AND BRENDAN HUGHES

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NEWS: Early evening sees Holylands disturbance escalate

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

From approximately 5pm, the Holylands became rowdier, with the alcohol intake inevitably taking effect. Crowds of revellers gathered outside houses on Rugby Avenue, Agincourt Avenue, Carmel Street, Jerusalem Street and Palestine Street, with Rugby Avenue arguably the worst. Young people took to the middle of Rugby Avenue for a rendition of ‘Rock the Boat’, which then turned into the Irish national anthem. One young man mooned in the middle of the street before being unsuccessfully chased by a police officer.

BY CATHERINE WYLIE

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NEWS: Holylands remains reasonably calm as St. Patrick’s Day progresses

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

The University’s hope for a calm and peaceful St. Patrick’s Day looks set to succeed, as by early afternoon the Holylands remains relatively calm. From a walk around the area, stopping to speak to various revellers, The Gown learned that quite a few of those celebrating were not students at all. As is the case every year, groups of students are gathered in front gardens drinking. Police officers are patrolling the Holylands in groups, and student officers are encouraging revellers to spend their day in the Union.

BY CATHERINE WYLIE AND BRENDAN HUGHES

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NEWS: Sonya Mac axed from Mandela

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

DJ Sonya Mac has been removed from the Thursday night slot in SU’s Mandela Hall after just one week.

BY BRIAN QUINN

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NEWS: Gown gagged. Again.

Monday, March 15th, 2010

QUBSU: your student’s union…unless you disagree with them.

The Gown has once again been suspended indefinitely from its office in the Students’ Union. The decision was taken unilaterally by Andrew Dodge, the unelected Director of the Students’ Union. The Union has again stopped The Gown from being distributed to students in the Union building.

UPDATE: Statement from The Gown Trust.

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Final edition available now

Monday, March 15th, 2010

The final edition of the academic year is now available across the Queen’s campus. If you have any views on the stories covered, please leave a comment below. Regular student news will continue on the website, so make you keep checking for all the latest gossip. Current Gownies will be using the remainder of the semester to assemble the editorial team for 2010-11. If you’re interested in being part of next year’s team, please fill out our online application form.

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NEWS: QUB crest appears on “Pre-Paddy’s Madness” poster

Monday, March 15th, 2010

It has been brought to The Gown’s attention that the Queen’s University crest appeared in the top left hand corner of posters advertising the GAA “Pre-Paddy’s Madness” night in the Bot last Tuesday. The crest appeared on the poster which advertises drinks promotions just days before St. Patrick’s Day, when the province’s media will hone in on QUB to monitor their reactions to celebrations in the Holylands. It also comes in the wake of a culling of hours for staff in the Union bars, as with profits down the Union is in the midst of attempts to attract more custom. A source within the University explained to The Gown that the QUB crest is generally only used for high profile ceremonies such as graduation.

BY CATHERINE WYLIE

UPDATE: RESPONSE FROM QUB

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NEWS: QUBSU achieve Bronze in Sound Environmental Impact Awards

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Queen’s Students’ Union has been awarded the bronze standard within the Sound Environmental Impact accreditation scheme, and according to Deputy General Manager Dominic Doherty, the SU are aiming to attain silver status by March 2011.

BY KERRI-ANNE CAMPBELL

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Gown team 2010-11: Application form now online

Monday, March 15th, 2010

The Gown has had a very successful year, but with several members leaving the fold next year, it is crucial that we assemble a team of skilled, enthusiastic, and dedicated students who can continue and build upon these successes. To apply for a position on the team, please fill out our online application form.

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REVIEW: Exit through the Giftshop

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

The Mysterious street artist/vandal/topic of controversy Banksy opens with his first film, a documentary about an attempted documentary maker. Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant in Los Angeles is a camera obsessive, who through his cousin ‘Invader’, gets gradually more and more involved in the subversive world of street art. Those of you wishing to see Banksy’s face or voice will be disappointed as he’s dubbed over, but the film, rather than being about him, is rather more directed by him, about the original filmmaker as a ‘more interesting character’.

BY DEREK CROSBY

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