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VP candidates scramble for visibility at Gair Rhydd debate after SU cancels Q&A

Elisabeth Ounsworth Candidates running for Vice President positions at Cardiff University Students’ Union spoke at Gair Rhydd’s debate on the 7th of March. The event was initially intended for President candidates, but as the Students’ Union cancelled their Q&A session with short notice, Gair Rhydd invited candidates to discuss their manifestos; however, not all attended. Four candidates running for VP Societies and Communities attended. Manala Aggour … Continue reading VP candidates scramble for visibility at Gair Rhydd debate after SU cancels Q&A

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SU Presidential Candidates Speak at Gair Rhydd’s debate

By Elisabeth Ounsworth Cardiff Students’ Union President candidates were questioned in Saturday’s SU Election debate, hosted by Gair Rhydd. Maria Pollard, Joshua Tandy, Callum Thompson and Alex Portman Ross discussed their manifesto aims and issues including support services. Alice Nicholson was not present following controversial comments made in her interview with Gair Rhydd regarding victims of sexual violence. Candidates were given two minutes to summarise their goals. … Continue reading SU Presidential Candidates Speak at Gair Rhydd’s debate

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Police Attended The Students’ Union 110 Times Last Year

By Meghan O’Neil Most, if not all, students at Cardiff University will have at some point been to the highly popular Student’s Union, whether it be to visit the fresher’s fair, have a Sunday Roast at The Taf or attend YOLO on a Wednesday night. The Student Union has created a safe place for students to have a night out, which is Y Plas, the … Continue reading Police Attended The Students’ Union 110 Times Last Year

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HYGIENE HORROR, Gair Rhydd reveals the Cardiff businesses putting our stomachs at risk

By James Burns Ever woke up after a regretful night out, with an uneasy feeling in the stomach after an equally regretful drunken foo`d selection? Then perhaps you frequented one of the many food establishments in Cathays, that do not correctly display their unfavourable food hygiene rating. It is a legal requirement in Wales to register with the Food Standards Agency, and that the business … Continue reading HYGIENE HORROR, Gair Rhydd reveals the Cardiff businesses putting our stomachs at risk

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Club or Pub? What to do with Wendy Larner’s Mansion

By Anonymous As Cardiff University faces a financial crisis, Vice Chancellor Wendy Larner sits in her lavish home rent-free, making decisions to cut courses and make 138 redundancies. On top of her 290k salary, she watches out the windows of the estimated £1 million property that sits quietly within the gates of Queen Anne’s Square. Cardiff University’s website states their values include creating an ‘inclusive, … Continue reading Club or Pub? What to do with Wendy Larner’s Mansion

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Strange Beauties: An Exhibition That Forces You to Slow Down

By Ellie Evans Born in Haverfordwest, the Welsh artist, Gwendolen “Gwen” Mary John (1876–1939) was a pioneer for women in art and remains a cornerstone of Welsh modernism. Celebrating her 150th birthday, Cardiff National Museum are hosting an exhibition ‘Gwen John: Strange Beauties’ showcasing “rarely seen works” all the way from Pembrokeshire to the USA.  Beginning on the 7th of February and running up until … Continue reading Strange Beauties: An Exhibition That Forces You to Slow Down

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