Archive for November, 2007
The Darjeeling Limited
I am a great fan of Wes Anderson. The Royal Tenenbaums is probably my favourite movie ever, and his other movies aren’t too far behind.
YUSU criticised for debate condemnation
York Union Debating Society has spoken out about the YUSU Executive’s decision to send a letter to the Oxford Union President, condemning his invitation to controversial figures Nick Griffin and David Irving.
Arsenic and Old Lace
Joseph Kesserling’s Arsenic and Old Lace was set in a quaint Brooklyn living room. As the narrative progressed it became clear that this was merely an ironic façade;
University names dead Vanbrugh student
The University has named the Vanbrugh College student found dead on Monday morning as Laura Gerstel, 20, a third-year Biochemistry student.
STAR LETTER: The University of York’s very own Magic Bus
Dear Nouse,
As one of the many car-less, bike-less students at York, I’d like to spread the word about the ‘Number Free’ minibus service. Thanks to the availability of this bus, living off-campus has been made infinitely easier this term.
It is a sad fact, but with recent accounts of assaults near campus, such as the [...]
Bags of female exploitation: no laughing matter
The comment piece on the YUSU Welcome Bags in the last edition (“Cream for cellulite? Satisfy my appetite” October 23 2007) was ridiculous.
Tell someone who cares
Is it terrible that I don’t care about NUS? I just don’t give a shit.
Moishe’s Bagel: National Centre for Early Music, York
Who needs to see the stage when a “rip-roaring, foot-stomping, jazz-inflected” band are strutting their stuff?
Beirut: Leeds Irish Centre
Beirut are far more at home than one would expect within these dignified yet staid surroundings.
Arcade Fire: Newcastle Metro FM Arena
It became apparent that as well as an abundance of musical talent in their onstage arsenal, the band have a pair of sex symbolsin the form of married couple Win Butler and Regine Chassagne.
Kylie Minogue: 2 Hearts
Artist: Kylie Minogue
Track: 2 Hearts
First she survived cancer, now she’s dumped her cheating boyfriend. It seems that the diminutive Miss Minogue has survived everything this world can throw at her and is destined to ascend the heights of chart success on the strength of public good-will alone. But a catchy song would definitely help. ‘2 [...]
Brand New: (Fork and Knife)
Artist: Brand New
Track: (Fork and Knife)
The latest single from Long Island group Brand New might sound familiar to obsessive fans, but casual listeners will scan the tracklisting of album The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me in confusion. But they can keep looking – ‘(Fork and Knife)’ isn’t there. A reworking of ‘Untitled [...]
Reuben Teskey: Even Hitgirls Get the Blues
Artist: Reuben Teskey
Track: Even Hitgirls Get the Blues
This issue’s Nouse-recommended artist takes the form of Irish singer-songwriter Reuben Teskey. His latest release finds him without the cello accompaniment of Patrick Dexter or the female harmonies of his earlier recordings and instead demonstrates a more stripped-down approach. The sparse arrangement and lo-fi home recording, featuring only [...]
In Depth: Worldscape
“Musically, Worldscape utilised everything from traditional orchestral instruments through unfamiliar Eastern arrangements such as the fascinating Gamelan Orchestra, to objects that we would typically reject as rubbish”
Popular This Week
- Elections Night – Tim Ngwena re-elected president
- University criticised for allowing student to incur a personal debt of over £2,000 for campus event
- Exit polls reveal Hutchings to win Presidency
- It all ends tonight
- Success on two fronts for the University Boat Club
- Societies to be fined if they break election rules
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