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6 Seren - End of Year Issue 2007COSMIC KERRIEGemini (May 22nd – June21st)The past is on your eager mind morethan usual. It seems you can’t moveforward until you’ve solved an issuefrom a time gone by. You’d be best to moveon, but if that doesn’t feel right then stickwith what you sense and not with whatothers tell you. Be your own person, go yourown way.Taurus (April 21st – May21st)Your family are very importantto you Taurus, but that doesn’tmean they should dictate yourlife. They’ve done that before, and lookwhat you lost, so stand your ground.Take a chance on Friday the 11th Mayand you’ll be celebrating. Travel couldalso be important to you this May.Aries (March 21st – April22nd)Cancer (June 22nd – July 23rd)Work and social links come togetherat the beginning of May, and thechance to move up in status andmeet faces that previously you’ve only dreamtof will arise. An ex may start causing problemsfor you, but if you bite you’ll only encouragethem further. Tell them straight, and stick towhat you’ve got.People you thought you could trustare likely to let you down thisweek. So, if you want a job done,you best do it yourself. As you enter May,you start to get a clearer picture of whois a help and who is a hindrance. Keep aneye out for the number five, and lose theimpediment that holds you down.Virgo (August 24th– September 23rd)Sagittarius (November 23rd– December 21st)Aclose one needs more emotional support,but you’re growing tired of giving it.Come on Sagittarius, just a few days moreand they’ll be standing on their own two feet,and the two of you can frolic once more. Newopportunities for the both of you will come if youcan just give that final push!You seem short of energy earlyin the month. You’ve had a loton your mind though, and untilyou take time out to think about whatall your recent dramas have meant toyou, you won’t be able to proceed withconfidence. In truth, you’ve alreadymade your mind up; you just have totell those concerned.Pisces (February 20th– March 20th)Friends are using you and you’re allowingthem to do so. But the good news is thatnow you have all the know-how aboutwho is at the root of all your troubles. A politeword never went amiss. A change in directionmay come towards the end of the month.Make sure you’ve thought it through, don’t goleaping before you look, research and study!Libra (September 24th – October23rd)You’ve upset a close one, but seem unsure as to howto make it up with them. Time is the answer. Itwould seem that this time you went a bit too farwith your words and both of you need some time to heal.The first Thursday of the month is ripe for reconciliations.And remember, actions speak louder than words.Capricorn (December 22nd– January 20th)Love and romance get much moreinteresting..! And it’s not justthe face you’ll be showing to theoutside world, but the things that’ll begoing on behind closed doors. You’vechanged, and a new you has emergedwhich is sure to make for a happier future.Just what you deserve after being a rockfor so many souls.Aquarius (January 21st– February 19th)Resist the urge to work on your own andgain speed and control by working aspart of a team. You’ll soon realise thebenefits when you see how far in the lead thiscan put you, especially mid-May. Remember tobalance your work with play. In love, Scorpiosmay seem like they’re playing games, but theironly looking after your best interests.Scorpio (October 24th– November 22nd)Feeling lazy recently Scorpio?It’s OK to rest a bit, but notif your reputation is on theline. There are things to be done,and your friends can’t work outwhy you’re not behaving how youusually do. A Gemini can help yougain back control, if you’re willingto open up.Leo (July 24th – August23rd)Scorpios prove lucky and makethe first week of May moreinteresting. Travel problemsturn out to be a blessing in disguise asthey offer a chance to try somethingnew. Apologies you owe from aweekend night out must be madesooner rather than later. Swallowyour pride Leo.STUDENT VOLUNTEERING ENDS THE YEAR WITH A BANGWell the year is nearly over, andwhat a long year it has been!Although some of us may beleaving and venturing out into the world toget a ‘real’ job (or at least trying to) othersmay be looking forward to the summerbreak and then back they come for more fullon fun and excitement in Bangor. But eitherway this academic year is coming to a close,which gives me an ideal opportunity toreview the success of the year behind us. Yetagain Student Volunteering Bangor (SVB)has gone from strength to strength this year,becoming bigger, better and all round morebrilliant than it was the year before. Theachievements of the volunteers and SVB as awhole are endless, and in true SVB style theydo not go unrecognised.On Thursday 3 rd May we held ourannual review to bask in the glory of ouraccomplishments, but this was a review witha twist. Not surprisingly, tickets were a selloutand off we all went in our glad rags outinto the country to the Seiont Manor Hotel,in Llanrug. It was a great evening packedfull of awards, amusing speeches, dancing,plenty of laughing and the occasional tearfrom those volunteers just too overwhelmedby the whole thing. I don’t think anyonereally knew what to expect from Andy’s(SVB Manager) presentation but what wegot was an enjoyable and at most timesslightly embarrassing review of the yeargone. All the volunteering projects that haverun this year, with no exceptions, have gonedown a storm not only within the University,but also throughout the local communitywith all projects helping to improve thequality of life for individuals from all agegroups and walks of life. Without thosededicated volunteers who offer their timefreely and unconditionally this wouldn’thave been possible. The annual reviewprovided a great opportunity to awardthose who have contributed so much to thiscommunity, and congratulations to all thosewho received an award.SVB is about more than the fantasticprojects we run, it’s also a chance to enjoygreat socials and raise money for charities atthe same time. Some of you may rememberour brilliant Moulin Rouge SIN night fromback in January (if not you really missedout), well yet again SVB has put on anothergreat spectacle on 8 th of May, simply entitled“Grease Night”. For one night only the 50swere alive and kicking again as a vast arrayof T-birds and pink ladies appeared at thedoors of Academi. The dance club openedthe event with their amazing, synchronizedchoreography to the hand jive whilst the(mostly) in-tune wailing from those brave(or drunk)enough to getup for karaokecould beheard duringthe night.N u m e r o u sDannies andSandies madefor quite aspectacle whilethe themedc o c k t a i l sgave a goodpunch. Withentertainmentthroughout, youcouldn’t help bein the mood fora jive!Overall theSIN night was another great success andraised over £300 for the local homelessshelter, so here’s looking forward to the nextone. A big thanks to those who organisedand contributed to the event and for allthose who attended we hope you had agreat time.On a separate note, I would also liketo thank on behalf of SVB all of thisyear’s volunteers for their hard work anddedication, and special thanks goes toAndrew Wilson, Jenna Hughes and XantheLarcombe: we couldn’t have done any of itwithout you.The last project held by SVB this year willbe the BIG GIVE in which we will be placingbig boxes in halls and asking you to donateany unwanted items of clothing, generalcool stuff from your rooms and unopenedfood still within its sell by date (these boxesare not just a good opportunity to dumpyour rubbish and dirty dishes). On 4 th Junewe will then take it all and donate it to thelocal homeless shelter and charity shops. Sowhilst you are packing up your belongingsready to go home and reflecting on the yeargone by, spare a moment to think aboutthose who have no home to go to, anddonate some of your stuff.So although the year is coming to anend it is not over for SVB, in fact it has justbegun. I leave Bangor with the belief thatfrom here we can only get better, onwardsand upwards so to speak and you, yes that’sYOU, can make the difference next year. Sodon’t put it off any longer, join SVB andnever look back.Becky Fountain
Seren - End of Year Issue 20077HealthTHE GREAT ORMESophie talks health, beauty andfashion tipsFashion may be the last thing on yourmind at the moment, what with workand exams, but with such wonderfulweather, summer clothes are in. The weatheris so gorgeous that it makes it even harder todo any work. Lying in the sun with a glass ofPimms would be ideal.Big this summer is the colour blue andit always sets off a tan nicely. You can weara bright t-shirt or accessorize it up. Thechoice is yours. The miniskirt is back, butstunning as they may be, they require a lotof maintenance. Take the easy option andshave your legs, or be brave and get themwaxed. The benefits last longer, but apartfrom that it’s pretty painful. If you dare, trya bit of fake tan, though an easier option arethe ranges of tanning moisturisers. Let’s seethose pins ladies, give the Bangor men aneyeful.Oversized bags are still in, which is myfavourite trend of the moment, but don’tload them up too much, or there is seriousdentege on your shoulder. Along with theold minis, team with some chunky shoes:platforms, wedges or stack heels. They willmake your legs look inches longer and canmake an outfit.Nu-Rave is in. This means neon, acidand bright colours - eighties smiley cultureis back, be it a t-shirt, bag or earrings. Atthe moment Topshop have a great jewellerysection, go for a browse, the prices are abargain too. Accessories of the momentinclude massive sunnies, the kind thatswamp your face. Pretty headscarves are in,they are cute and keep you cool, wear as aheadband or wrap it around a bun.Statement eyeliner is back, try somevibrant colours to give you a striking look;char kohl (for trash), neon if you dare, newmetal (metallic and gold eyes), try poparthot-pink kohl, and finally why not tryelectric blue.That should be enough to keep yougoing ladies, enjoy the sunshine, bring onthe summer. Also a sad farewell to all thirdyears, good luck with your futures, Bangorwill miss you x xSophie de l’OrmeDOC SPOTIn my opinion there are ten great foods weight and/or retain good health.for losing weight. There is a common • Yams and sweet potato: Great dietdelusion that to lose weight you have foods because they are low on the socalledto barely eat, and the calories you do eatglycemic index. The glycemic indexshould be no more than what is required measures the values of various foods basedby a mouse. But research has shown that on how quickly they break down and arefinding good quality food is more important absorbed into the bloodstream. The slowerthan quantity when it comes to weight loss. the digestion, the lower the score, the betterCombined with adequate exercise, your the food is for regulating blood sugars,meals can be regular serving sizes. The food insulin, and over all metabolism- all ofjust needs to be, well, wholesome. Don’t which affect fat deposition.skip meals. When you want to lose weight • Oranges, apples and grapefruit: Theseit may be tempting to starve yourself – but particular fruits contain high levels ofeating small amounts of food frequently soluble fibre pectin. Fibre slows digestion,can help you maintain a healthy, balanced helps eliminate toxins stores in body fat, andcalorie intake throughout the day. Also, your gives you a feeling of fullness.blood sugar level will be adversely affected if • Killer sandwiches: To lose 40 poundsyou don’t eat often. You can even divide the in 21 weeks, gorge on plenty of heartystandard allotment of three meals into five sandwiches stacked with vegetables, suchor six smaller meals. There are some essential as tomato, cucumber, sprouts lettuce andhealthy foods for anyone who wants to lose onion. For bread choice, anything brownBELIEVE INYOURSELFYour guide to exam stress andhow to deal with itExams are a difficult time for everystudent but Seren is here to help! Hereare our top tips on how to battle examstress and advice for revising.The most important thing is not to panic.Just as long as you allow yourself plenty oftime to revise and avoid cramming then youwill feel more confident walking into thatexam room. And don’t delude yourself intothinking that these exams are the be-all andend-all. Believe it or not, there is life beyondexams!Whilst revising, it is important to beorganised and plan just how you are goingto go about acing that test. Write yourself upa revision plan, detailing how and when youare going to tackle each section of the work.Remember to stick to the revision plan; it’sno good making it if you’re going to spendyour time down the pub. Also, think abouteach topic separately, grouping all of yourrevision together and getting worried abouthow much you have will not motivate youat all.Take regular breaks. It is vitally importantthat you don’t get too weighed down andinformation overload doesn’t set in. Everycouple of hours take a half hour break;go watch an episode of Friends; make asandwich; go annoy your housemates whilstthey’re revising; it doesn’t matter what youdo, just make sure you don’t soldier onpretending you don’t need a break, becauseyou do.Eating and drinking sensibly is alsoessential. Avoid snacking and eating fattyfoods as this affects your attention andconcentration span. However, once a daytreat yourself to a little chocolate as thisreleases endorphins in the brain – thecause of happiness. It is also a myth thatdrinking tea or coffee will increase yourconcentration. It may well keep you awake,but the caffeine will have an adverse effecton your attention span.Regular moderate exercise is a great wayto stay focused and relieve some stress. Ifyou’re a member of a gym then great, butdon’t worry if you’re not, just go for a lightjog or a kick around in the park. You’ll feelbetter afterwards and it will help you settleback into your routine.Exams are stressful times but byimplementing just a few of these steps youwill feel much happier in yourself and thiswill be mirrored in your impending examsuccess. Good luck!Siobhan Holt and ChrisThomsonwith lots of seeds and heavy grains you canactually see, because less-milled ingredientscontain much more fibre.• Cereal: Low sugar cereals packed withprotein and fibre are good and can make youfeel fresh with cold milk.• Salad: If you eat a salad, make itvaluable. Get field greens and add a yoghurtdressing. Plus you need plenty of vegetablesand some good lean protein, like grilledsalmon.• Yoghurt: and other dairy goods thatare great-tasting, low fat products.• Almonds: nuts are loaded withmonounsaturated fats – the good fats thatare rich in omega-3 fatty acids, known tolower cholesterol. Fats are as necessary to ahealthy diet as protein and carbohydrates.Small amounts of nuts are a good startingpoint.• Nut butter: likewise, nut buttersOn 2 nd April,Wales saw theintroduction ofits smoking ban. I’m suremost of us weren’t aroundat that point – a lot of uswere probably in Englandwhere we were all still freeto smoke in public places.After a night out at thepub we would still comehome and have to sprayour clothes to get rid ofthe smell.Whatever your stanceon the matter, the banhas come into force inWales and its mark hascertainly been put onBangor. The High Streetand other areas with pubsare littered with smokersstanding outside, insome cases providing anintimidating entry to thebuildings in question.What of the pubs andclubs of Bangor though?Arriving back the weekafter the ban came in and going to watch thefootball in the Yellow Pub, I was pleased tosay as a non-smoker, how much better I felt.I’d never before realised how intrusive otherpeoples’ smoke was. Nights out in Academiwere never too smoky but the differencenow is still noticeable.The efforts made by pubs to caterto smokers even with the ban in placeare interesting. I read in the Bangor andAnglesey Mail a few times about some pubsapplying for outdoor seating areas or evenjust a canopy for their customers to smokeare a great source of those healthy,monounsaturated fats. Use almond orcashew butter as a much healthier optioninstead of peanut butter.• Hummus: it is great if used instead ofbutter and in wheat pitta bread or organiccorn chips.• Salsa: this dip is great if made at home,doesn’t take much time to make and is ahealthy option for snacking.Don’t forget to exercise! At least 15-20minutes of physical activity a day will ensureyour health and help you lose weight (andnot to mention, firm up those muscles).Weight-bearing exercises are especially greatways to burn those pesky caloriesDr. Rashesh MehtaFor more details,under. Much to the displeasure of pubowners and smokers alike, the plans wererejected for fears of drunkenness and noiseon the streets of Bangor. Some of our chainpubs provide sand buckets for smokers,and some don’t, either way I hope that ourstreets don’t become a graveyard for usedcigarettes.All in all I think that people who don’tlike smoke are enjoying their nights outmore. At the moment, in the warm weather,the smokers seem to be alright with standingoutside. Overall I think there has been ansuggestions or queriesmail: health4u_78@yahoo.comWALES’ SMOKING BANincrease in the number of older peoplespending their nights out in bars and pubssince the ban has come in, making placesa little less student vs. local. I myself amenjoying not having to wash or spray myclothes back to a clean smell after a nightout. Nights out in Bangor have certainlybecome more pleasant since April 2 nd .Jen Stanley
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