Archive for February, 2009
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Looking for Claire
By Laura Horton — February 19, 2009
As the first wholly student-written play in the Barn this term, ‘Looking for Claire’ displayed some real moments of excellent scripting – but on the whole, was carried by an understated and sometimes lifeless cast.
Response from Andrew Collingwood
By Letters — February 17, 2009
In response to your story of 13 February, I would like to reiterate my regret that one of the 246 pictures of York Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s public activities posted to the Facebook group has caused offence.
Powerful Sheffield prove too strong for York’s Volleyballers
By Adam Shergold — February 17, 2009
A characteristically gutsy peformance by the women’s volleyball firsts wasn’t enough to stop a straight-sets defeat to a very strong Sheffield side.
A deja-vu of closed debate
By Peter Campbell — February 16, 2009
The way that the British government has handled the case of Geert Wilders only serves to publicise his message.
The Full Monty
By Beth Ridley — February 15, 2009
A gaggle of girls descend upon the auditorium, screaming in pitches only heard by dogs: this was an interesting introduction to campus’ very own strip show, otherwise known as ‘The Full Monty’.
The Oresteia
By Sarah-Jane Silvester — February 15, 2009
“You ready for some crazy shit?” These were the words of the young gentleman standing behind me in the queue for Belt Up’s latest performance, The Oresteia.
City earn trophy progression after epic shoot-out
By Adam Shergold — February 13, 2009
Goalkeeper Michael Ingham was the hero as York City progressed into the last eight of the FA Trophy, following an epic, late-night penalty shoot-out at KitKat Crescent on Wednesday.
Hardworking hockey women claim vital win
By Leigh Clarke — February 13, 2009
York women’s hockey team have their first league win of the season after beating Newcastle seconds, giving them a fighting chance of staying in the tight Northern Conference 2B.
Adam Shergold’s Wednesday Round-up: 11 February
By Adam Shergold and YSTV — February 12, 2009
Sports Editor Adam Shergold rounds up the BUCS action in his regular Wednesday review in association with YSTV.
Plucky volleyball firsts exit Cup in last 16 after superb run
By Jack Butcher — February 12, 2009
Men’s volleyball captain Jack Butcher reports on an excellent peformance as his team exceed expectations in a cup run ended only by one of the UK’s top sides, Leeds Met.
YUSU move to cancel weekly Coordination group
By Jim Bulley — February 12, 2009
YUSU have this week made moves to permanently cancel their weekly Coordination group.
Varsity cancelled after fixture clashes
By Dan Hyde — February 12, 2009
Varsity – the annual sporting showdown between the University of York and York St. John – was cancelled this week after a raft BUCS fixtures were unavoidably rearranged for 25 February, making the competition impossible.
Early goal blitz enough to sink resilient York
By Adam Shergold — February 11, 2009
Two strikes within the first ten minutes proved enough to take free-scoring Northumbria top of the table at the expense of battling York this afternoon.




