Archive for September, 2009
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What to do in Freshers’ Week
By Camilla Jenkins — September 2, 2009
The most important thing to keep in mind during Freshers’ Week is that it is supposed to be fun.
Nouse Societies Guide
By Chris Young — September 2, 2009
A big part of University life is getting involved in societies. Some of the societies you join will become things you do for the rest of your life, and you’ll make friends who you can share these passions with. One of the main advantages of societies though is to get away from the work of [...]
What does YUSU do for you?
By Jim Bulley — September 2, 2009
The University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) is essentially representative of every student at the University. Whilst representation is hardly at the forefront of every student’s mind, the Union is actually very important for ensuring the welfare and fair treatment of it’s members. On top of this the Union is also responsible for organising campus’ [...]
Alcuin College
By Nouse — September 2, 2009
One of the older colleges, Alcuin has been housing students since 1967. Despite this, it features some of the newest accommodation with all rooms equipped with an en-suite. Raised on a hill above the north end of the main campus area, the college houses 542 students and is nearest to the Library, the Computer Science [...]
Wentworth College
By Nouse — September 2, 2009
Opened in 1972, Wentworth is the only college exclusively for graduate students, though they may live in any college on York campus. Housing the departments for Sociology and Criminal Justice, Wentworth is the centre of the Graduate Student Associate (GSA), and the location for GSA events throughout the term. Popular and well-attended comedy nights are [...]
Derwent College
By Nouse — September 2, 2009
One of the original colleges (along with rival and neighbour Langwith), Derwent is situated near Heslington Hall and is home to the Quiet Place, a walled garden open for student use. Despite its prefabricated exterior, several of the accommodation blocks have recently been renovated, including the infamous E block, with, arguably, the worst kitchens on [...]
Langwith College
By Nouse — September 2, 2009
The second of the original colleges on York campus, Langwith has a very central location and contains the departments of English and Educational Studies. Despite being the smallest college, as of January this year Langwith now boasts the only Student Union venue on campus – The Courtyard, which serves food and drink throughout the day [...]
James College
By Nouse — September 2, 2009
One of the youngest colleges on campus, James was build during the 1990s and now has 12 accommodation blocks. Known as some of the nicest accommodation on campus (though having now taken over some of the old Goodricke blocks, that accolade might soon be questionable…) James college is built in quads, creating friendly communal spaces [...]
Vanbrugh College
By Nouse — September 2, 2009
Situated in close proximity to Market Square, Costcutter’s and the Library, Vanbrugh is a large college containing four accommodation blocks and the departments of History and History of Art. Vanbrugh students may also live in Fairfax House on Heslington Road, an approximate 10 minute walk from the main campus. Vanbrugh’s large bar serves food throughout [...]
Halifax College
By Nouse — September 2, 2009
The largest of the York colleges, Halifax is situated to the south of the main campus, beside the village of Heslington. Halifax is unique in that its accommodation is made up of houses grouped together to form courts, rather than a building divided into blocks and corridors. Halifax is the only college not home to [...]
Goodricke College
By Nouse — September 2, 2009
Opened on the Heslington West campus in 1968, Goodricke is the first college to move to Heslington East this summer. Linked to the west campus by a direct bus service, the new site will feature brand new accommodation blocks and facilities will develop as work continues. The old college continues to be home to the [...]
Ko’s story
By Peter Campbell — September 1, 2009
In March in 1988 in Burma, thousands of students took to the streets in a protest against the ruling Junta that would result in 3,000 deaths. Ko Aung was a leader of the protests. He was arrested and tortured. Two years later he received a jail sentence for his role in the protests at a [...]
York City hit their stride with win double
By Adam Shergold — September 1, 2009
Back-to-back league victories against Gateshead and Histon have left Minstermen supporters dreaming of a return to the Football League
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