ARTS: FIFA 11 vs. Pro Evolution Soccer

It’s one of the most hotly contested matches of the year, as the two undisputed kings of the footballing sim go head to head. FIFA 11 vs. Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 – they both have legions of fans and their own unique take on the beautiful game, but which one deserves to take home the trophy?
BY ANDREW SCOTT

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NEWS: Stuart review coincides with Browne release

After much speculation, Lord Browne’s review on the future of higher education funding and student finance in England has recommended an end to the current cap on university tuition fees and the endorsement of free market education. In contrast to this, the Stuart Review, compiled by Joanne Stuart of the Institute of Directors, has recommended that not only should fees in Northern Ireland stay the same, but more students throughout the province should receive help through increased maintenance grants. Education and Learning Minister for Northern Ireland, Sir Reg Empey, has thus asked Joanne Stuart to update her review, taking that of the earlier released Browne report into account.

BY SHONA MARTIN
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REVIEW: La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita is arguably Federico Fellini’s best remembered work and his greatest hit. The film was the first arthouse film to appear in the US Box Office Top 10 during its release. Americans were awed by its taboo-breaking spectacle and by decadent Europe in general. A wave of lesser imitations followed and Fellini gained his reputation as one of the most prominent voices of art cinema.

BY MATTHEW MCKERNAN

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REVIEW: The Pipettes – Earth Vs. The Pipettes

The best femme-pop album of the year by far, The Pipettes’ latest album is catchy, upbeat and quite frankly the epitomy of all that is ‘girlie’. Although each track blends seamlessly into the next it is difficult to get overly enthusiastic about any of the tracks or to pin point any that could potentially be future chart toppers.

BY HANNAH GOODALL

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