Archive for February, 2004
Lose the pomp, keep the circumstance
After the announcement of the Whitbread Book of the Year, Gemma Ware asks whether the literary award ceremonies are nothing but an incredibly expensive waste of time
Science meets the arts
As the biology department takes on four artists-in-residence, Laura Winterhalder and Ayaka Kawabata have a closer look at this new and exciting collaboration
York in lesbian fast lane
When Sam Fugill found out that York was culturally light years ahead of him, he decided to go where no man had gone before: Lesbian arts
Jim Dodge, Stone Junction
First published in 1990 ‘Stone Junction’ was Jim Dodge’s second novel and it shows. A bildungsroman which also chronicles a more literal journey across the USA, which in turn gives an opportunity for his social critique. Being a Dodge it retains the elements of gloomy fantasy which define his writing and expands them to give [...]
Catherine Millet, The Sexual Life of Catherine M
Having never heard of ‘The Sexual Life of Catherine M.’ before reading it I had no idea what to expect from this book. Don’t get me wrong, the title was a bit of a give away but it does not fully prepare you for the journey. The honesty with which Catherine Millet writes about her [...]
Anne Donovan, Hieroglyphics
As a format the short story is problematic: it takes some skill to carry off a whole book of them, and it takes an open mind to read them without feeling betrayal when they end prematurely.
Heiroglyphics, the title story of the collection reflects on the necessity or lack thereof, of communication in the modern world. [...]
Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
Don’t be put off by the length of the title. Mark Haddon’s novel which has thrilled adults and children alike is a worthy winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year; and yes, it has pictures.
The story is narrated by Christopher, a fifteen year old boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, and describes his attempts to find [...]
Missed Chances Cost York Dear
A 4-1 annihiliation by Leeds last Wednesday has left York fighting the BUSA drop zone
High hopes for York City
Chris Brass speaks to nouse about his first season in charge of the Minstermen.
Courtney Love, American Sweetheart
Approximately thirty seconds into America’s Sweetheart, Courtney Love asks “Did you miss me?” The fact is that in her absence, whilst Brody of the Distillers has been presenting herself as an ersatz Love, growling and wearing bright red lipstick, music has been a less colourful place without the ex-Hole singer. One only has [...]
Liars, They were wrong so we drowned
With their debut album described as an “acceleration of post-punk groove” New York’s the Liars are soon to release ‘They were wrong, so we drowned.’ Named after a age old German legend of witchcraft, stumbled upon through the many wonders of Google, the story behind the title of the first track (Broken Witch) is [...]
John Squire, Marshall’s House
There seems to come a time for certain veterans of the music industry when it’s not enough for them just to write satisfying, convincing songs, so they come up with grand plans and concept albums, or pretentious excuses. For Marshall’s House, Squire has drawn inspiration from the American realist paintings of Edward Hopper: “The reason [...]
Electrelane, The Power Out
I’ve been a forthright supporter of random drug testing in music for years as the world has turned a blind eye, but perhaps this record will force a change of opinion on the subject. So great is the progress that Electrelane have made in the past three years that it brings to mind images of [...]
Basking in Glory: Bugalee storm to victory in BoB 2004
On Saturday night Bugalee scooped the biggest musical award on campus. A recording contract, a headline slot at Woodstock and a Grad Ball appearence awaits the talented ensemble. Nicola Brady and Rob Taylor look back on two weeks of highs, lows and the best musical talent York Uni has to offer
Here’s to you Phil Jeffs
Bandanna wearing lynchpin of the York music scene, Phil Jeffs, deserved special mention as he played in three of the five bands to make it through to the final, including winners Bugalee. The second year James College student entered the competition as a member of six bands in total.
“Some really good bands didn’t get through [...]
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