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MCB - Methodist College Banter

Sat, 10/24/2009 - 11:16 — press

On a cloudy day in Belfast the entire city practically bustled with excitement at prospect pf the 12th MCBMUN and not even the threat of rain could dampen our spirits.

After registration, and some confusion, at QUB’s The Space, we were introduced to our brand new and (slightly robot like shiny Secretary General) introduced himself and one of the heads of GA. That’s right ladies and gentlemen; MCBMUN 09 is so crazy and exciting that we need two people to keep the GA under control! After going our separate ways to lobby we were reunited to hear from the Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Science from QUB and an exclusive QUB rendition of Translations by Brian Freil to top off our evening.

On Friday, from what can only be described as a bizarre “guard of honour” entrance of our guests to the ultimate tech fail, forgotten mobile phone ringing and the single, solitary balloon that fell from the heights of the Whitla Hall, it was clear the MCBMUN was not going to disappoint.
And this was certainly true of all of our speakers. Mr Naismith, the headmaster of MCB, gave us what I’m sure was an inspirational talk though due to the previously mentioned tech fail I was unable to hear it. Thankfully the mics were in time for me to catch the Right Honourable Naomi Long leaving us with the incredibly thought provoking message that we could leave where we live and make a better lives for ourselves or we could stay and make a better life for everyone. This was aptly followed by Daniel Williams, our Secretary General, with his statement that all of our actions change the course of the universe.
 
In the tradition of MBCMUN, Friday was finished by a, some may say, rousing Ceildh with participants spinning and twirling. For those of you who didn’t attend (shame on you) we have composed and short song to fill you in
            skippity dippity bop bop bop
            skippity dippity doop doop doop
            skippity dippity turn around
            and on the next partner!
It has been a fantastic conference and here at Pressing Issues head quarters (otherwise known as G11- not G20! Oh Fozzy…) we are glad to end on a high note