Archive for October, 2006
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Price of drinking rises once more
By Daniel Whitehead — October 11, 2006
The University of York has announced its second increase in bar prices in two years.
The changes, which are effective immediately across all campus bars, will see the price of a pint rise from £1.60 to £1.70. The increase means York prices will rise further above many universities in the area, with institutions such as Liverpool University offering £1.20 per pint and the Manchester Metropolitan Students’ Union selling beer for as little as 99p per pint.
York University seventh in national table
By Daniel Whitehead — October 11, 2006
York University has been ranked seventh in the Sunday Times University Guide for the second year running. The guide, which is published annually, places York below institutions such as UCL and Warwick but above Durham and Manchester. The Sunday Times has also given the highest ranking to 22 subjects at York and named it top university in Yorkshire.
The Minster undergoes renovations
By Daniel Whitehead — October 11, 2006
The York Minster has been awarded a £390,000 lottery grant to go towards the planned £6 million restoration of the cathedral’s ‘Great East’ window. The window is one of the oldest stained glass windows in the country, and also the largest piece of medieval art anywhere in the world. Dean of York, the Very Reverend Keith Jones, has dubbed the window the “Sistine Chapel of stained glass”.
The battleaxe of York
By Heidi Blake — October 11, 2006
Despite the series of scandals that cost her husband his political career, Christine Hamilton has reinvented herself as both a media butterfly and self-proclimed battleaxe. Heidi Blake talks to York’s most infamous graduate about married life, civil war re-enactment weekends and getting a 2.1 without doing any work.
Five is the magic number
By Toby Green — October 11, 2006
Having just released their fourth studio album, LA hip hop collective Jurassic 5 have become one of the most respected and popular hip hop groups in the world. Toby Green discovers their secret.
A fresher take on the science of alcohol
By Luke Boulter — October 11, 2006
The Scientific Briefing with Luke Boulter
Welcome to the University of York! A phrase which by now you will no doubt be familiar with and more than likely a little tired of hearing. First I must ask you to calm down; breathe deeply and continue to read. I do appreciate that as a fresher you have perhaps just looked at the front page of Vision, realised that it is poorly laid out and has content to rival an NHS finance leaflet, and sworn never to approach campus news again. That is why this column is dedicated to the science of being a fresher: why you will inevitably wake up feeling a bit groggy and why alcohol affects you so much. I will also attempt to answer the ultimate question: can you live on beer?
My random theories: drinking, domestic violence and ducks.
By Chris Cowan — October 11, 2006
Why can’t Micklegate be more like Europe?
Perhaps the best thing about going to Europe is the general atmosphere. It’s just the relaxed attitude they have, whether in their houses or out in bars/town. Recently I was sipping beer in Brussels (as one does) from a 200ml glass. ‘200ml glass?’ I hear you shout.
Grumpy old students
By Chris Cowan — October 11, 2006
Are the annoyances of student life stressing you out? Chris Cowan examines how to avoid becoming grumpy before your time.
York thesps swap University Drama Barn for fame at Edinburgh Fringe
By Holly Williams — October 11, 2006
This year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival was graced by ten productions from York University. An actor, a director and a groupie relive their festival stories
Tom King
Edinburgh, as anyone who has ever visted will tell you, is an endurance trial. If you were to watch every show at the Fringe back-to-back it would take you almost two and a half months of non-stop theatregoing and, as most of us only attend for a few days, the pace required to see all that you want to see is pretty back-breaking.
Your introduction to York
By Bob Higson — October 11, 2006
Now you’ve committed to at least three years at York, Bob Higson explains how to get the most out of it.
First and foremost – welcome freshers! Congratulations on getting into this fine university. No doubt you’ve been excited about this moment, losing days of sleep over the prospect of the Vengaboys gracing our fair campus.
What not to wear: campus fashion
By Flora Ellettsen and Sophy Welch — October 11, 2006
Worried you won’t be able to keep up with campus trends at York? Flora Ellettsen and Sophy Welch take you through the style traps you might fall prey to.
University is traditionally the time when people branch out, try something new and embrace their independence. Hand in hand with this new lease of life comes the urge to express yourself in the fashion stakes. However, despite this foray into self representation and discovery, it soon emerges that the vast majority of students fall into one of the following five broad ‘style tribes’.
The hidden history of York
By Adam Sloan and Ben Toone — October 11, 2006
Thousands of tourists flock to York each year. Adam Sloan and Ben Toone discover the sights students should check out too.
The city of York, which too many of us only glimpse whilst in the taxi from campus to Ziggys, is celebrating being named the best city in England for tourism. Venture into the market area on a Sunday and you will be surprised at how packed full of tourists the centre is, especially if you tend to spend your weekends on the University’s usually deserted campus.
The best days of your life?
By Jo Shelley — October 11, 2006
Freshers’ Fortnight isn’t all drinking games and deep conversations with new-found soulmates. Jo Shelley looks at problems faced by freshers and where to find help.
Tons of information is being thrown at new blood on campus this week. The University has delivered its rulebook (shelved), YUSU has plastered the kitchens with posters (ignored) and the local pizza delivery service has stuffed your letterbox with flyers (which, as of 2 a.m. this morning, proved the most useful of the lot).
Academic & Welfare Officer Amy Foxton
By Amy Foxton — October 11, 2006
Take care of yourself during Freshers’ Week
You’ve seen it on Hollyoaks and because York starts ridiculously late you’ve probably heard all about your friends’ experiences, but now your Freshers’ Week is finally here. Amid all the expectation and excitement it’s easy to forget how daunting your first week at uni can be. For every confident gap year student there’s someone else who’s finding it harder than they expected to live away from home for the first time.
Singles Reviews
By Robin Seaton — October 11, 2006
Betty Curse – Girl With Yellow Hair
Goth, apparently, is the new black. Riding on a black-laced wave comes Betty Curse, spewing Avril-esque guitar hooks and silly couplets about a girl who doesn’t want to do what other people want her to do, and the terrible angst this state of affairs causes her.
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