Archive for November, 2009

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One in ten people will self-harm at some stage in their lives. Why?

One in ten people will self-harm at some stage in their lives. Why? Holly Thomas and Sian Turner ask two girls who have

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‘Sexism’ allegations damage Berlusconi

Over 100,000 Italian women have signed a petition condemning Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for comments made on a late night television programme.

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Accusations of unfair allocations as York Sport budget row continues

Criticism has been aimed at York Sport by clubs following revelations of inconsistencies in the amount teams have seen their annual grant altered by this year.

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Action from the Roses tournament in 2008. Even at university standard, Archery is an equipment-intensive sport. Photograph by George LowtherThe strange death of university sport: Archery

A lot has changed for sport at the University of York in the past couple of years, and not all of it has been for the better. The recent massive budget cuts are just one part of this.

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Alvin Pang

Laura Connor interviews the postcolonial poet and York graduate

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Sofia Redgrave

This year, I have decided to cycle to campus every day.

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Ones to Watch

Tavi, the thirteen year-old self-confessed dork is fast becoming one of the major players in the international fashion over and above the millions of other online bloggers.

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Club President Sarah Freites with 'Humereda'The University of York Polo Club

In delightful contrast to the usual stereotypes about the sport, Sports Editor Adam Shergold finds a warm, all-inclusive and pioneering club. Exclusive photographs by Irene Sieberger.

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Mandelson takes on the internet pirates

Following a similar decision in France, the UK government has recently announced its intention to legislate against persistent illegal file sharers.

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Political Edge

It now appears to be increasingly unlikely that Tony Blair will be the first President of Europe.

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Students volunteer at a local schoolGiving time for free

Sian Turner speaks to a student about his experience of volunteering at university

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Securing your future in difficult times

In the midst of a global recession, Camilla Jenkins discovers how the University of York’s Careers Service can help the class of 2010.

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Emily Scott – York Sport President

We’re into week five of term and the York Sport budget has been under scrutiny from the campus press for five weeks.

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Fraud accusations rife in Afghanistan

The decision of Afghan Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah to pull out before the second round of the Afghan elections has left many questioning the legitimacy of Hamid Karzai, the winner by default.

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Huw Harrow heads goalwards during the hard-fought football encounter, which Collingwood won 3-1. Photograph: Justyn HardcastleCollege Notebook: James vs Collingwood

In a busy day of sport, James College hosted Collingwood, from the University of Durham. Sports Editor Adam Shergold rounds up the action.

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