Archive for March, 2004
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Finally the end of SU Bashing?
By James Gallagher — March 19, 2004
I’ve been covering elections for three years now and admittedly I approached these elections with trepidation. Three years of an inept and uninventive Union and elections where the candidates re-hash the same old policies year after year, was not the groundwork for much hope. So two days after Elex 2004, nothing has changed, correct? Well [...]
Dangerous Doorsteps
By Simon Davis — March 19, 2004
University students have sent a shocking pulse of malice through campus recently. Exposing the sham that is security services to the eyes of every student and staff member. Tearing open the gaping flaws of the University support network. In previous editions, nouse has revealed that students have broken into University buildings, and that they have [...]
James Alexander: I Will Deliver
By er and James Alex — March 19, 2004
I really want to reach out to the average student and to do what I can for the Union.
Students Relax as AUT Muscle Slackens
By Nouse — March 19, 2004
Revelations that the AUT are likely to back down from their refusal to mark assessment work to avoid jeopardising student degrees will come as a reassurance to hundreds of finalists, both on campus and around the country. Many will breathe a sigh of relief, thankful that they at least will escape relatively unscathed, irrespective of [...]
Election Peldges: Heard ‘em All Before
By Nouse — March 19, 2004
Promises, promises. A campus pharmacy, no more Saturday exams, extended library opening hours, better events, improved sporting facilities. There’s no denying that many of the policies fronted by those who triumphed in the SU elections at the weekend have been recycled on an annual basis. Easier ratification for societies, more money for AU clubs to [...]
Hate Crime Attack is Alarming for All
By Nouse — March 19, 2004
As more details of the allegedly homophobic attack in Vanbrugh emerge, shock and disbelief have set in around the student community. Whilst it is difficult to accept that prejudice can be translated into violence with such ease in the middle of a tolerant institution such as a university, we must face reality. The possibility that [...]
Hate Crime Victim Hits Out After ‘Shameful’ Attack
By James Doughty — March 19, 2004
A student who suffered serious facial injuries after being assaulted, has made an emotional plea to the University to ensure his attackers are found and permanently expelled from studying at York.
Lecturers’ Exam Boycott a Bluff, Admits AUT Chief
By James Doughty — March 19, 2004
Lecturers will back down over threats to boycott assessment and examination work in order to avoid placing student’s degrees in danger, according to a senior AUT official.
University Guilty of Price Fixing, Says Student
By Nouse — March 19, 2004
The University has come under heavy criticism after it was revealed that some products had been “strategically” marked up in price in the Roger Kirk Centre. One cup of tea bought in the Deli Bar costs 75p. But walk a little further into the main dining area and it costs just 55p. The price inconsistency [...]
Students gain better access to city centre
By Nouse — March 19, 2004
York City Centre will become more accessible for students under new plans introduced this week, to double the frequency of buses leaving campus at evenings and Sundays. The changes were announced by the city’s transport operator First York. The company hopes the improvement in frequency on the Turquoise Line 4, which runs between Acomb and [...]
Check-point Vanbrugh: Student anger over Israel’s wall of injustice
By Sam Fugill — March 19, 2004
The Palestinian presence became all the more noticeable on campus in week 9, when a mock Israeli checkpoint was set up on the main walkway between Market Square and Vanbrugh Paradise. Members of Student Action Palestine blocked the way of both staff and students in an attempt to highlight the plight faced by the Palestinian [...]
Alluringly Demure
By Sebastian Knox — March 19, 2004
Style guru Sebastian Knox charms us into putting a spring in our step this season with
Sjalabais, and a warm welcome to Viking country
By Lizzie Holman — March 19, 2004
With the rise of low budget airlines, Norway has emerged as a destination accessible to the poor student market. Lizzi Holman visited Oslo, to discover what this historic city has on offer for the more modest traveller
First Steps to Freedom
By Sam Southgate — March 19, 2004
As acts of domestic violence play out daily on our TV screens, Sam Southgate investigates what support is available in reality for victims in York
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