Blast from the Editorial Past
Julian Hammerton and Charlotta Salmi delve into the Nouse archive and find out what made it to the news in the summer terms of 1968-1970
Exam trouble in 1968
Two weeks ago, Tom Fawthrop, a well known student militant from Hull, sparked off a series of sit-ins and demonstrations by tearing up the first of his final examination papers and walking out. Fawthrop has always openly declared his opposition to the examination system as we now know it: on this occasion he displayed a most commendable unity of theory and practise.
Anarchism reigns at Derwent Disco, 1970
Before the days of Club D, Nouse reports on Derwent activities “At the first Anarchist disco of the term held in Derwent last Friday, Anarchism could truly be said to have reigned. Unfortunately the Anarchist did not seem at all please by this.
At approximately 1pm, those present were treated to a true example of what Anarchy can do for the masses – fighting broke out. In the true spirit of letting everyone ’do their own thing’ the disco was brought to an end.I feel there is a moral for all of us in this little parable, but for the life of me I cannot think what it is.
Illegal Party follows ‘The Who’ Gig
‘The Who’s recent gig in Leeds was not the first in the North Yorkshire region; thirty-six years ago they honoured the University with a visit. The gig resulted in not only a policeman on duty being assaulted, but was followed by an “anarchist party” on campus. The university took a tought stance as £110 worth of damage was done to Vanbrugh College. Nouse reports: “June 2nd, a Vanbrugh College disciplinary committee convened for the trial of Mr N R Hunt. Mr Hunt faces three charges from a party which took place on May 16th in V121.
He was charged with misleading the administration. Their claim is that his private party was in fact an anarchists convention, that he caused damage by negligence to property and to staff-police relations. He pleaded not guilty to a fine of £110. “
