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NEWS: Queen’s Socialists to protest at Vice-Chancellor’s office

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Queen’s Socialist Society intends to protest outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office next Tuesday afternoon in opposition to the Browne review. This comes at a time when its members have been increasingly critical of the Students’ Union’s tactics in its campaign against the Browne review, and argue that the SU should hold more large demonstrations similar to those held previously in the campaign. Announcing the protest for next Tuesday at 1.00pm, Queen’s Socialist Society Secretary, Tyler McNally said “You can’t just go out and go home.”

BY CONNOR DALY

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NEWS: QUB Fianna Fáil call on Taoiseach to resign

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QUB Fianna Fáil this evening called unanimously on Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil party leader, Brian Cowen to resign. The announcement comes just days after the Fianna Fáil-Green Party coalition government’s formal decision to apply for a multi-billion Euro rescue package from the European Union.

BY CONNOR DALY

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NEWS: SU executive to discuss option of sit-in

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Queen’s SU representatives will meet on Wednesday to discuss the option of a sit-in for Wednesday 24 November.  What would be a “tokenistic gesture”, VP Campaigns and Communications, Fiona Kidd, said a potential sit-in would take place in conjunction with similar sit-ins planned throughout the UK in opposition to an increase in tuition fees.

BY CONNOR DALY

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COMPETITION: Win 2 tickets to see Belle & Sebastian at the Ulster Hall

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The Gown has two tickets to give away for the Belle & Sebastian concert in the Ulster Hall on Wednesday 1 December. To enter, email arts@thegown.org.uk with your name, contact details and the correct answer to the question below.

The closing date is Sunday 28 November. The winner’s name will be pulled out of a hat and will be informed by Monday 29 November.

Q: What is the name of Belle & Sebastian’s cult first album?

NEWS: SU President adamant students can resist fees hike

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Responding to the coalition government’s proposals on higher education funding this week, SU President, Gareth McGreevy said there is no way that students at Queen’s will pay £9,000 for fees. As of 2012, universities in England will be able to charge nearly triple the current cap of £3,290. Students across the UK and Ireland in recent weeks have protested against plans to increase fees in both respective jurisdictions. Next Wednesday, thousands of students will take to the streets of London to have their voices heard at Westminster.

BY KERRI-ANNE CAMPBELL

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