Archive for May, 2008

Exec u-turn over Summer Kids’ Camp

by Sian Turner | May 30th, 2008

The indefinite ban placed on the Student Action Kids Camp following an incident over the Easter period has been lifted, enabling the camp to go ahead as planned this summer following some pending organisational changes.

Novice crews fall short of victory in tough conditions at Edinburgh

by Criss Noice | May 30th, 2008

York’s novice crews continued their troubled season at the Edinburgh Regatta on Saturday by falling short of victory in all of their scheduled races.

Poor turnout and uncontested positions at AU Election Hustings

by Matthew Jeynes | May 30th, 2008

AU election hustings fail once again to attract contenders for the executive posts. The promise of a by-election by Jo Carter has raised hopes that the role of Communications Officer will be filled.

All hail Crackfish

by Nicky Woolf | May 30th, 2008

Campus is covered in a fine white dust, it seems. Now that I think about it, that explains an awful lot. It explains why the queue for the Library ladies toilet is so long when I go past it.

AU Executive takes to the field for charity

by Jack Organ | May 30th, 2008

As the Athletic Union continue in their year long effort to raise money for charity, Jack Organ follows the AU Exec in what looks to be their last charitable endeavour of the season: 24 sports in 24 hours.

Futsal squad impress in international tournament

by Dan Hyde | May 30th, 2008

The French, Polish, Portugese and Slovakians arrived as the leading teams from their respective countries. Representing England, the University of York was the surprise package of the tournament, beating several highly fancied teams on its way to a record eighth place finish.

Matthew Jeynes

by Matthew Jeynes | May 30th, 2008

It is a widely accepted fact that most sports clubs and societies at the University have cliques. Even if a club is as inclusive as it could hope to be, there will still be a clique.
This struck me while I was at the hustings for the AU elections last Thursday, particularly when four of the […]

Almost Overheard

by Alexander Wright | May 30th, 2008

Seminar room. It is 10am. 15 minutes before a seminar, MARK and DAN wait for JOHN and JACK to arrive so the four of them can prepare for a presentation.
Dan: Why are they so late?
Mark: Not sure. John was out last night.
Dan: Was he really drunk?
Mark: Well, he’d had a pint.
Dan: So, yes. That means we won’t […]

Mixed results for York in BUSA league review

by Matthew Jeynes | May 30th, 2008

With the imminent amalgamation of BUSA with UCS, and a possible restructuring of the University season next year, the final league tables may not end up meaning much.

Wentworth favourites for Cup after win

by Adam Shergold | May 30th, 2008

An experienced and cohesive Wentworth team narrowly edged out their Langwith adversaries in the stand-out match of the latest round of College Cup Volleyball.

Social Pariah

by Hugh Morris | May 30th, 2008

Hugh Morris is a warning to us all

Sarah Foster

by Sarah Foster | May 30th, 2008

Why beards give me the screaming heebie-jeebies

Robin Seaton

by Robin Seaton | May 30th, 2008

The happy git sings into his pint

Lily Eastwood

by Lily Eastwood | May 30th, 2008

I can hear you, you skin-picking freaks

The right to a tough choice

by Venetia Rainey | May 30th, 2008

As the abortion debate hits the headlines, Venetia Rainey talks to students on both sides to try to understand the issues behind perhaps the most sensitive of taboos