Archive for March, 2004
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Being Watched
By Sam Fugill — March 19, 2004
Sam Fugill joined the queue for the auditions to see if he has what it takes to impress the execs
Still Being Watched
By Miranda Addey — March 19, 2004
As a nationwide quest to find Big Brother 5’s housemates gets underway, nouse sent Miranda Addey to the Newcastle auditions to find out if anyone really cares anymore…
Squash Five Take York and District League Title
By Tom Round — March 19, 2004
On Sunday 7th March the men’s squash team capped a hugely successful season by clinching the championship of their division of the York and District local league. Their match against Pocklington was a crucial decider, with only a few points separating both teams. After a shaky start, when Nik Engineer lost a tightly fought game, [...]
Starsky & Hutch
By Alex Newhouse — March 19, 2004
I entered the cinema with a feeling of apprehension, knowing that I was to see yet another translation of an iconic TV show, another indulgent ride through the 70’s, with added campness and a massive budget. I was, however, pleasantly surprised with the resulting movie, and it even managed to introduce some much needed humour [...]
Women’s Cricket Team on Target
By Stuart Leslie — March 19, 2004
Ice, snow, and an 8am start were an unlikely combination for a day of cricket, but this became a prelude to a string of inspired indoor performances by York’s women in Leeds. Presented with weak opposition in the form of Sheffield, York still struggled early on due to lethargic fielding. Debbie Farrington provided the only [...]
In America
By Laura Nunez — March 19, 2004
‘In America’ tells the story of an Irish family who move to early 80’s New York to look for a new life, haunted by the memory of their dead son Frankie. It is narrated by ten-year-old Christie, the elder of the two girls of the family. Parts of the film are shot with Christy’s prized [...]
York Ultimate Aim High for Italy
By Tom Round — March 19, 2004
Ultimate Frisbee team prepare for international championships after success in UK Student Nationals
New AU President Talks to nouse
By Stuart Leslie — March 19, 2004
On my second election night as a candidate, excitedly yet nervously anticipating the results, I was overjoyed to experience a glorious déjà vu from twelve months previous. My opponent Tristan was a pleasure to run against, fighting a fair and admirable campaign, with the high AU turnout a testament to the commitment all the candidates [...]
Leslie Wins by 3 to 1
By Tom Round — March 19, 2004
In a night of drama, excitement and vast amounts of alcohol, Stuart Leslie, Will Harmer, Rachel Stanford and Nik Engineer were voted into the top Athletic Union positions. Cheered by crowds of supporters in a high turnout election the four graciously accepted their positions, thanking their opponents for competitive election campaigns. Addressing the raucous students [...]
21 Grams
By Alex Newhouse — March 19, 2004
Three highly talented actors, and an intricately fractured time frame characterise what is one of the best films to come out this year. It is profoundly harrowing, and intensely memorable, not least because the three converging storylines of the film merge past and present with a flair from director Alejandro Inarritu, that is unparalleled by [...]
Stateside Sports
By Amber Martin — March 19, 2004
‘When the money making possibilities of sport were realized, the idea of the fan was tainted’
York’s Best Aim for F1
By Paul March — March 19, 2004
Students move up a gear as motorsports competition heats up
Hull Take Bite Out of Tigers
By Amber Martin — March 19, 2004
On Wednesday afternoon, Hull visited the York Tigers (the combined York University and York St. John’s team) for a playoff between the winners of the N.E and Yorkshire leagues. Tigers’ player Wesley Rogers predicted “would undoubtedly be a tight and important match.” Unfortunately, York failed to pull back from an early deficit and lost the [...]
College Sport on Knife Edge
By Dan Williams — March 19, 2004
As the second term of this year comes to an end and college sport is winding down for a well-deserved break, the exact opposite is happening in the final weeks of this years Men’s 1st team college football competition. Sunday the 14th of March saw the crunch match between Langwith and Halifax, in typical fashion [...]
A very British star shuns Hollywood for home
By Alex Newhouse — March 19, 2004
Screen legend Jim Broadbent took time out from an always busy schedule to talk to Alex Newhouse about his career, his passions and his healthy aversion to typecasting



