Archive for April, 2007

Tom Moore

by Tom Moore | April 27th, 2007

So, here we are. 12 months of preparation and thousands of hours of training sees us only moments away from the 43rd Roses competition. If you have seen the posters, read the emails and still wonder what this monumental sporting event is, then you are about to find out.

Hundreds of competitors will compete in over 100 events over three days, all with one aim in mind, to reach the winning total of 126 points and make sure the Carter-James trophy remains in our trophy cabinets.

Painting the town white

by Daniel Whitehead | April 27th, 2007

There is an irrefutable buzz that has begun to spread through Nouse. No doubt some of that is due to our dedicated team of hacks, writers and editors starting to produce the first edition for almost two months. However, much of the anticipation is also coming from the chance to be part of the Roses […]

P.O.R.N.O V

by Emma Gawen | April 18th, 2007

Time: Friday 27th April, 9pm-1.15
Location: Vanbrugh Hall, Bar and jcr
Tickets: £4 in advance from Your: Shop, Varnbrugh Stalls, £4.50 on the door
P.O.R.N.O. V (Promoting Obedience Regarding Naughty Occupations V) is a safe sex event. There will be a gigantic, bucking, phallus. It will be free to ride, but protection must be worn at all times. […]

York graduate among Iran captives

by Jamie Merrill | April 6th, 2007

A University of York graduate was among 15 Royal Navy personnel seized and detained for 13 days by Iranian authorities who accused them of “invading” Iranian waters.

Royal Marine Captain Chris Air graduated from York in 2003 with a BSc in Chemistry before joining the Royal Marines in August 2004.

Talk by Will Storr, award winning writer

by nouse | April 5th, 2007

Time: Friday 20 April, 1.30 - 3pm
Location: C/A/101, Chemistry Lecture Theatre
Price: FREE
Will Storr, acclaimed journalist and award winning writer, will be giving a talk about his most recent book Will Storr vs. The Supernatural - an entertaining account of his search for the truth about ghosts.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions after […]

Roses RAG Charity Fun Day

by nouse | April 4th, 2007

Time: Saturday 5th MAY 2007
So, you see ROSES advertised everywhere on campus and hear lots of people talking about it, but you’re not in any of the teams competing. Well, never fear, as York RAG have a FUN DAY planned so that you too can take part in the ROSES activities!
We have a series of […]