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Student attacked by gunman
By Heidi Blake — October 11, 2006
A UNIVERSITY of York student recently fought back after an armed robber attempted to mug him at gunpoint on Heslington Road.
The third year science student knocked the would-be robber to the floor and wrestled the gun from him while repeatedly punching him in the face, before escaping with the firearm.
The attempted mugging took place on Thursday September 20 at 2.40 a.m., when the student was walking home from The Gallery nightclub.
Pentagon funds University research into arms trade
By James Merill — October 11, 2006
The University’s Computer Science Department has been awarded a controversial research grant of up to $2.6 million by the American and British militaries.
Ex-student’s artwork stolen over summer from Wentworth
By Nouse — October 11, 2006
A post-graduate has had works of art valued at £600 stolen whilst on display in Wentworth College.
Nouse award success
By Nouse — October 11, 2006
For the second time in two years and in its 40 year history, Nouse has been nominated for the Student Newspaper of the Year in the Guardian Student Media Awards 2006.
Ziggy’s becomes first of several strip clubs
By Heidi Blake — October 11, 2006
Ziggy’s nightclub has undergone a £65,000 transformation to become York’s first strip club since the early 1970s. Since Ziggy’s opened for exotic dancing this September, seven other businesses have inquired about opening lap-dancing venues in York.
York graduates’ terror in Beirut
By Daniel Whitehead — October 11, 2006
Several Graduates from the University of York found themselves trapped in Lebanon during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict over the summer.
Beirut struggling to rebuild after ‘July War’
By Adam Sloan and Claire Yeo — October 11, 2006
Two months after the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas in Southern Lebanon came to an end, the situation on the ground is far from stable.
Porters’ Union prepares to take action against University managers
By Heidi Blake — October 11, 2006
A legal challenge to the University over proposed changes to portering contracts is being drawn up by lawyers acting for the public services union, Unison, following a prolonged dispute between porters and University managers.
Badger Hill residents lash out at students
By Nouse — October 11, 2006
A petition by the Badger Hill Action Group (BHAG) sent to 565 home owners was returned with over 500 signatures protesting against the letting out of family homes as student accommodation in an estate situated nearby campus.
In the petition, handed to the York Council planning head, Mike Slater, the BHAG demand that the Council use its planning powers to limit the amount of houses let privately estate.
Self-catering facilities cut
By James Merill — October 11, 2006
The university has substantially removed or reduced accommodation cooking facilities across campus in response to new government fire and safety regulations.
Freshers angry at facility cuts
By James Merill — October 11, 2006
University officials had to deal with angry parents and compensate freshers with free meal vouchers as students arrived on campus over the weekend.
NUS launch offensive on top-up fees
By Sara Sayeed — October 11, 2006
Students are set to converge on London on October 29 to combat the introduction of variable tuition fees.
The demonstration is the zenith of the National Union of Students “Admission: Impossible” campaign. Starting at 12pm, student activitists and supporters will commence on a march through London, culminating in a rally at Trafalger Square. Two co-covernors of the campaign, Gemma Tumelty and Wes Streeting, have already been touring the country’s universities this month in a bid to gain support.
NUS card hit by confusion
By Toby Green — October 11, 2006
A “lack of information” is being blamed for York shops failing to uphold the exclusivity of the National Union of Students’ new discount card. The NUS Extra card promises students who buy the card “a range of exclusive discounts, offers and competitions designed to make student life more exciting, more memorable and more rewarding.” However, [...]
Colleges capitalise on Extra scheme
By Toby Green — October 11, 2006
The introduction of NUS Extra appears to have encouraged a host of similar schemes, with some colleges introducing discount cards for their students.
Both Halifax and Derwent have introduced their own branded cards, the Xtra VIP and the DIP card respectively, and both are charging their students. Dave Jones, chair of Derwent JCRC, denied that his card, which costs £10, is a money-making exercise, and instead promised buyers that “the DIP card will constantly be reassessed to make sure it provides the best value for its members.”
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