Archive for January, 2008
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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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 can get […]
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nouse
| January 31st, 2008
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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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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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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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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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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nouse
| January 26th, 2008
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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nouse
| January 26th, 2008
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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nouse
| January 26th, 2008
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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nouse
| January 26th, 2008
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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 not […]
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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 […]
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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 to get […]
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nouse
| January 23rd, 2008
NGS Kennedy Lecture 2008 - Sir Crispin Tickell
Date: 31st January
Location: V/045
Topic: “Challenges to the Human Future: Prospects and Hazards”
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