Standing at 37.5 metres high and 30 metres wide, ‘RISE’ is the largest public artwork piece ever commissioned in Northern Ireland. Construction was completed in September 2011 and the mega-structure can be found on the Broadway Roundabout.
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Portstewart three piece, Axis Of were described in 2010 by ‘Rock Sound Magazine’ as being “the most exciting band to come out of Northern Ireland, possibly ever.” No wonder the Speakeasy was rammed with raucous, die-hard fans before they played.
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The Business Club event “CEO’s and Ho’s” has been cancelled due to complaints of sexism.
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Three rapes in one week have caused the local media to look into how sexual assault is treated inNorthern Ireland.
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Security was required on Monday 21 November for the inaugural Council meeting.
BY EMMA GALLEN
The last council showed how its members are either not aware of the protocol, or it demonstrated their total disregard for the rules. “Troops off Campus” are not everybody’s cup of tea, and their questions aim to shock and succeed at getting people’s backs up. Trying to discuss whether the Union is opposed to the British army and war is neither here nor there. The issue is that they weren’t given a fair chance to speak. Points of Order do not have to be accepted by the person speaking. Never was anyone allowed to say whether they could accept the Point of Order or not. After proposing a motion and the discussion, a summary is meant to be given, people should not need to shout from the back that they are allowed to speak again.
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This week will see the largest strike action in generations taking place. It will not just be limited to Queen’s, almost every public sector worker will be joining the pickets. There will be demonstrations, marches and lots of angry managers. The government is trying its best to put out propaganda about how much it will cost the economy, how it’s going to stop an already non-existent recovery. They are threatening that if workers strike negotiations will be halted and plans will implemented as they are.
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