Archive for January, 2008

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YUSU sabbatical officer calls for dismissal of Fletcher-Hackwood

YUSU Student Development and Charities Officer Joey Ellis has publicly called for students to support the vote of no confidence against her YUSU sabbatical colleague Academic and Welfare Officer Grace Fletcher-Hackwood.

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Campus Lifestyle

Thursday 31st January University is meant to be a time of transformation and hedonistic leisure. Rooms should reek of sweat, cum and cigarette smoke. As I walk down my corridor I smell Febreze and Earl Grey. Because York terms start so late, I’d already heard stories from friends at Liverpool University’s Carnatic halls, where you [...]

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Battle of the Bands – Heat 2

The second heat of Battle of the Bands 2008 saw Magic P and the Innuendos storm to victory in the second heat of Battle of the Bands, rounding off an excellent night of music with a top quality performance that got the crowd moving.

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Battle of the Bands – Heat 1

Read our music team opinions of the opening night of Battle of the Bands 2008. Featuring Superfuzz, Low Flying Flags, The Spoon and The Hero Status. Low Flying Flags won on the night.

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Metamorphosis – The Review

Venue: Drama Barn
Rating: * * * * 1/2

Anyone who has read Metamorphosis will tell you that it is one of the most unremittingly bleak pieces of fiction ever written. Imagine my surprise, then, to find that Wright’s production was the catalyst for random bouts of hysterical laughter

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University finance report shows income rise of 12%

Recently released statements for the financial year finishing June 2007 report a 12% rise in the University’s total income over the past 12 months.

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York Men’s 1sts claim BUSA league title

An accomplished and professional performance from York Men’s 1st team was just enough to overcome the challenge of Leeds and secure the league championship.

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Ruddigore

Venue: Central Hall Closes: Today Time: 7:30pm (additional matinee performance also) A Gilbert and Sullivan production from the University of York’s Gilbert and Sullivan society.

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Ruddigore

Venue: Central Hall Closes: 16th February Time: 7:30pm A Gilbert and Sullivan production from the UNiversity of York’s Gilbert and Sullivan society.

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Ruddigore

Venue: Central Hall Closes: 16th February Time: 7:30pm A Gilbert and Sullivan production from the UNiversity of York’s Gilbert and Sullivan society.

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Wags and Footballers

Venue:Vanbrugh

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Fletcher Hackwood defiant in the face of looming no confidence vote

YUSU officer Grace Fletcher-Hackwood YUSU Academic and Welfare Officer Grace Fletcher-Hackwood is set to face a vote of no confidence at the next UGM after admitting assaulting a student. A member of YUSU Senate has broken ranks to call for her resignation. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the officer said they thought Fletcher-Hackwood would [...]

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PDF Archive: 23/01/2008

Archives for 23/01/2008

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IAAF run from amputee crisis

The world of sport took a pedantic and unnecessary turn recently when Oscar Pistorius was disallowed entry into the Beijing Olympic Games because, according to a scientific study – he had an advantage over able bodied competitors. Somehow I don’t think that Pistorius sees having no limbs below the knee as an advantage. If instead [...]

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Sweet Charity

Sweet Charity is the Central Hall Musical in York this year. Nouse caught up with some of the cast for a chat. Nouse: What is Sweet Charity about, and what makes it special? Michael Slater (Director): What makes Sweet Charity special is that it’s an incredibly rich mixture of song, dance and music. You tend [...]

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