02.03

That’s it for tonight . Thanks for reading. Another year, another Sabb Team. Let’s see what it holds in store. All very emotional and sweaty! Bye bye!

02.02

She say the media coverage of tonight was amazing (Woo!) and hopes whoever runs the media next year will do as good a job!! Thanks Anna!

02.01

Oh, and Matt say he’s just found out Rory is banned from the Willow. Wow, what an achievement.

02.01

Anna Bucks says the results of tonight were interesting. She says she is “very excited about her successor, Chris Young.”

02.00

Rory and Matt Burton say, “They are very happy for Timmy.. It’s good when you have a long run.” Rory Shanks, Second Lieutant says, “DOM L FOR PRESIDENT!”

02.00

Survivor team Victoria Lee and Ben Gascoyne are still blogging despite the lights going on and off, and the projectors being switched to “No Channel”. Still more gossip coming in, and we’re going to get it.

01.59

Ooo, now he’s picking up litter from under my feet. Nice.

01.59

Sam Asfahani voices his approval for the new team: “it feels good.” Meanwhile, Peter Warner-Medley tries in vain to convince people he’s fine after a narrow defeat to Laura Bo.

01.58

A man in a black shirt is picking up litter around the room. I think the party is over.

01.57

People are crowding around the exit. Why are they so keen to leave?

01.56

Hutchings then said that there will be a party at his later tonight. He had a big smile on his face.

01.56

Everything is quiet now.. Music off.. people leaving.

01.55

Lewis Bretts has put on the Big Bird outfit, and is swanning out into the thinning crowd.

01.55

“c’est la vie. I’ll be able to roam around campus a happy loser. There is a lot of things I wanted to do but that’s that you know. I’m glad I ran, I’d be far less happy if I hadn’t.”

01.53

He continued: “Even Hansen was the best joke candidate we had in years.”

01.53

Ollie Hutchings says, “the opinion polls were not something to go on. People really respect Tim and we had five great candidates.”

01.52

01.52

A man has just danced onto the screen of the YSTV film in his pants!

01.51

A blonde girl in front of me is swaying slowly to this raving pop tune.. ok…

01.50

Ollie is nowhere to be seen. He said earlier he wouldn’t be disappointed if he lost because he gave the election his best shot.

01.50

Some people are busting out some real movent. A chap in a black leather trenchcoat is rather comfortably getting down to Tinie Tempa, while someone who is undoubtedly a member of Dancesoc is rocking some athletic latin moves.

01.49

Lots of people are dancing wildly, while others are standing in small circles discussing the outcome of the Presidential election!

01.49

Everyone seems sad Ollie didn’t win, but the general feeling is that Tim was the best candidate. It seems democracy chose the best option.

01.47

Matt Bailey, academic officer candidate who did not win says, “I think YUSU are in very good hands next year.”

01.46

Some students have come up to me and said they are bloody happy that Tim won and think it will be a good year.

01.46

Journey’s ‘Don’t stop believin’ is playing and the crowd is in a good mood!

01.45

Boyang and Robin say: “We’re disappointed that Ollie lost but we wish Tim the best of luck.”

01.45

“We love Ollie’s outfit. The fox scarf he is wearing is genius!”

01.44

Lee Imray says: “Nice win for Tim but I think he’s a bit dim.”

01.42

Tim refuses a quote baaahhhh

01.42

Tim says “I’m so pleased, I don’t know what my first promise is going to be because I’m so excited”.

01.42

Bretts: “Thanks very much everyone, hope you had a good night.”

We hope you did

01.41

oops I mean STYC.

01.41

Hello favourite stick, was Tim.

01.41

Tim wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01.40

Tim wins round four.

Now it’s just Ollie and Tim…

01.40

Powell is out

01.40

Tim wins round three

01.39

Tim wins second round

01.39

Hutchings wins Alcuin

Hutchings wins Derwent

Ngwena wins Goodricke

Powell wins Halifax

Ngwena wins James

Freckleton wins Langwith

Ngwena wins Vanbrugh

Ngwena wins Wentworth

Where does that leave us?

Tim wins first round…

01.37

3409 ballots were cast.

01.36

PRESIDENTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

01.35

eek. This is all verrrrrrry tense and scary.

01.35

David Levene seemingly has the largest crowd of supporters around him. Let’s see if that reflects shall we?

01.34

some people just cant handle the paparazzi….

01.32

Frecks still “feels confident” and his fun info for moley mole is “since 7 I’ve had a piece of graphite in my hand”.

01.32

P W M: “Ok… I haven’t got a year? But how much can I do in a term?”

01.30

Walker triumphed over Etheridge in the final round

01.30

Moley mole is off to find quotes from the nervous Presidents…

01.29

Clarke says that “knowledge and experience count for nothing”. Crikey. What do you think?

01.28

Moley mole says that “Rhianna is totally glazed over”. Oh dear.

01.27

Exit polls so far roughly on track. The percentages haven’t been too close, but they’re predicted every sabb so far. Will they get the big one right?

01.27

Sam Daniels looks upset and says “I’m fine I’m fine”. He says he is excited about going home to see his mum.

Apparently Dan Walker just elbowed our news reporter in the head. I’m sure it was an accident….

Tim Ngwena says “it’s all good”. He is so cool under pressure.

01.24

oooh President up next. This is all very scary.

01.23

Walker is dragged to the stage…oo-er:

“Good morning” he says and “thank you all so very much. I really cant tell you how surprised and happy I am to be standing here”. Special shout out to everyone in Goodricke who voted for him adding, “lets have a cracking year”.

01.23

Theridge says congrats to Dan and thanks to Peter.. looks sad

01.21

3rd round -

Walker wins.

01.21

2nd round –

Sam eliminated.

01.21

Rose says Walkers won, do we trust him?

01.20

Etheridge, Walker and Daniels….

2627 votes cast

Daniels wins Alcuin
Daniels wins Derwent
Walker wins Goodricke
Walker wins Halifax
Walker wins Langwith, James and Vanbrugh
Daniels wins Wentworth

01.18

Etheridge, Walker and Daniels in the running….

01.18

D+ S up now….

01.18

Loooooaddds of people outside are smoking, think remaining candidates are all very stressed and I don’t blame them. Roberto Powell is apparently “disappointed at the lack of Elvis tunes” and winked and nodded at moley mole.

01.16

He continued: “I think Ben Humphreys is a great guy. I think he’ll do an outstanding job as academic and that’s good for York students.” Matt says he’s chuffed to bits for Ben. Ahhh..

01.16

He continued: “I think Ben Humphreys is a great guy. I think he’ll do an outstanding job as academic and that’s good for York students.” Matt says he’s chuffed to bits for Ben. Ahhh..

01.15

Matt Bailey, Academic Officer candidate says: “I thought Peter had it in the bag for Welfare Officer. I’m not saying Laura shouldn’t have won though…”

01.14

Victorious Scarlett:

01.13

Peter Warner-Medley has come over to say hi to the Nouse crew.

01.13

Dan Walker says, “I have rather unsteady hands…” OK…

01.12

The one and only Adam says “I feel sorry for Rob , but Sam will do a fantastic job. He has a real vision for YorkSport.”

01.12

01.10

Jason Rose says: “I think that all the candidates did well and I’m very pleased to have done as well as I did. Lots of people have told me to run again next year… I’m taking that as a good sign.”

01.10

Dan Walker’s fingers are shaking. Humphreys and Jason Rose are involved in a passionate embrace. It’s lovely here in LN028…

01.09

York Sport Sam says he “knew it would be close”. He says that the Deloitte sponsership was lost because of an “admin error”, and that “the finances of York Sport are bad due to budget cuts”.

01.08

When Sam Asfahani was asked which member of YUSU he would marry, he said “Ben Humphreys because he makes me happy!”

01.08

An onlooker tells me he is still shocked by Peter Warner-Medley loosing the election.

01.07

The music is back on. Camilla Apcar says it is too hot and sweaty in the room for her liking.

01.07

We think Unsworth has left….

Hesslewood was overheard saying “I really wanted to win”. To Nouse she said “I’ve got a gap year planned in South America – it’s all good”.

01.06

Luke Malkin claps when Scarlett is elected… looks like he will cry. Katie has left the building..

01.05

Scarlett takes the stage…

Wants to say thanks to everyone who voted for him and thanks to the other candidates for being so friendly to him. Seems very chuffed.

01.04

NICK WINNNNNNNNNNSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01.04

Between Malkin and Scarlett now

01.04

Unsworth gone

01.04

472 Unsworth
Malkin 567
749 Scarlett
507 Hesselworth

01.03

First round: Scarlett wins

01.03

Malkin – 116 in Vanbrugh. Unsworth just 40

01.03

Nick wins James and Langwith

01.02

Let’s get going shall we?

Alcuin close between Unsworth and Nick.

Nick wins Derwent.

Goodricke, top two is Nick and Luke

01.01

The tension is caaaarrraaazyyyy. YUSU has the highest number of societies in the country!!! Much responsibility.

2349 people voted

01.01

Student Activities here we coooommmeee.

01.00

David Levene is also apparently not up for wearing one of his afro wigs on top of his actual hair if he wins. I, for one, feel cheated.

01.00

I rather enjoyed Nick’s dance…

00.59

Molely mole says Luke Malking “looks ,ike he’s on his deathbed”. Oh dear, poor Luke.

00.59

Ooooh it’s a very tense atmosphere here in LN028, if you’re staying at home you’re missing out…half party party half OMG…

00.59

Levene would like to compromise with Nouse and Vision, rather than buy pages off them..

00.57

David Levene says he is “feeling nervous because he came 4th in Vision’s poll.”

00.56

Ah I thought Lewis was dancing then…alas, was just another randomer…

00.56

Only four women up for Sabb positions!

00.55

Two out of the four girls running for Sabb positions are up for Student Activities Officer..

00.55

People are dancing in a very crazy way… Student Activities Officer up next…

00.55

Dizzee comes on and everyone goes bonkers.

Derwent Chair Holly Burton is giving it a miss tonight: “too settled at home… watching it on YSTV.”

00.53

Moley mole says that more people are crying about PWM then he is…oh dear, how sad

21+ officer is apparently involved in Romantic relations somewhere in the CY as well…Penguins for anyone with more info.

How does Rhianna feel about upcoming Student Activites? “Speechless”. Great.

00.51

New York Sport President Sam…

00.50

00.50

Rob Newton speaks to Nouse, saying that he’s “obviously gutted” but that if he didn’t win then “it wasnt the right thing”. He says that “Sam’s a legend, it was worth it even if I didn’t win”. He thinks that York Sport is in “safe hands”. What a lovely guy, how nice. He also says he won’t be getting drunk right now but because he’s Christian.

00.50

David Levene: “I’m feeling nervous… just because of the result of the exit polls really.”

00.47

Ben Humprhys said to Laura Bo, “it will be the most beautiful handover I have seen.. it will involve a lot of vodka.” ICCCCCCEEEEEEEEEE

00.46

Sam takes the stage…..

LOADS of cheering for Sam. He wants to thank everyone who voted and thanks to the campaigners who did all the work. Short and sweet. Very nice.

00.45

David Levene hellooooooooooooo

00.45

First round: Sam is the winner

00.45

Sam feels “ecstatic, amazing” and feels “like walking on the moon.”

00.44

More to come guys…

Langwith: Sam 242, Rob 83

00.44

Alcuin: Sam 181, Rob 132

Derwent: Rob, 138, Sam 175

00.43

YorkSport President omgggg!!!!

00.42

The bass of this music is a-rockingggg!!!

00.42

Hello boys

00.41

Bretts: regarding Laura and Peter, it’s up “to the voters to decide… they both would have been brilliant at the role.”

00.40

Lewis Bretts: “It’s a shame Andrew McIlwraith didn’t pull out earlier if he felt he had nothing to offer.”

00.39

Adam Shergold on YSTV wheeeyyyy!!! 100% man

00.37

… And back to lovely Fionna and Rich at YSTV

00.36

Going through all the potential President’s Facebook pages

00.33

Wants sweets or crisps, anything with saturated fat, venture over to the coveted Nouse desk

00.33

Nouse desk now resembles something a lost property office, like at school. Lost something, come and see us! It’s probably buried somewhere in this massive pile of rubbish….

00.32

George Lowther stealing our penguins… mrrrawwwhh (sexy fat cat)

00.32

Ben Humprhys, Welfare incumbent, Academic-elect: “Laura will be fantastic, she’s got commitment, dedication and passion for the role… I look forward to teaching her.”

00.29

I think everybody here in LN028 is a bit shocked, lots of people look a bit non plussed. (spelling?!)

00.28

Hot legs Jones….

00.27

00.27

As promised….

00.25

Despite exit polls, seems to be a lot of shock being banded around here. Peter no-where to be seen

00.24

His friend is crying. Oh dear

00.24

Peter says “I’ve lost elections before and I told people I’d be ready for anything”.

00.24

Matt Bailey remarks “didn’t see that coming!” Democracy is a beautiful thing, Matt.

00.23

This place, as described by Comment Editor Ben Gascoyne, is off the hizzle. The hall is full, the drinks are flowing and people are dancing. Excellent.

00.22

Oh dear, Sam has just taken a particularly horrendous picture of us…will probably have to go on the blog for comedy value…

00.21

She wants to thank everyone who voted for her and she takes her hat off to Peter, says he’s an amazing person. She’s really happy about this and really wants to do this next year.

00.21

Laura is apparently feeling “great”.

00.20

1058 the quota for Welfare.

In the first round, Warner-Medley and Bo tie in James on 121 each. In Vanbrugh takes 232 and Warner-Medley 80. First round 969 Bo, Warner 951 to Peter. Second round, target is 1021. Bo gets 1049, Warner-Medley 993. Bo wins Welfare, first Sabb of the night.

00.18

WELFARE OFFICER up now…and Lewis is loving the crowd….

00.16

What has happened to moley mole?!

00.14

New woman’s officer Janey has said that she wants to propose a motion for a man’s committee at the next UGM. Any thoughts commenters? Reckon Peter and Mark would do better at that one?

00.13

Ben “needs energy” (“mrowr” – Laura) here

LGBT says they had a close campaign and really liked the opposition “free hugs” stuff. They’re 100% commited to pushing through more “welfare through education”. They say they have a brilliant committe, and they’re following on from a fantastic year from Elanin and Peter. Lovely!

And now, Gaga.

00.12

Janey Stephensen wants to introduce a Men’s Committee… ooooerrrr

00.09

ROLFCOPTER Max I was not at Gallery on Thursday. That genuinely was someone else who did just want them to leave you alone. Fail. But in a nice way.

00.08

Ben “I have a dream” Humphrys in action here in LNO28…

00.06

The media need energy.

BRRRAAAPPP

00.06

You know I won a bet over that last position, I’m now owed a double rum and coke…. anyone else fancy placing a bet here at the Nouse desk?! Bets only in rum and coke and not money or chips please. Unless they are cheesy.

00.04

New Academic Officer Ben says that he “can’t wait to work here for another 12 months and just get on with it”. Brave words Ben but good luck.

By the way, the boogying is really kicking off her in LN028, if you’re at the bar why not make your way over and get on down?!

00.04

00.03

Oh Ben! Inspirational. We love a bit of passion here at Nouse

00.02

Dear Max,

I don’t think I did meet you you know. I don’t see why I would say that I wasn’t Editor when I am. Therefore I think you probably harpooned some poor girl who genuinely wasn’t Nouse Editor. Sob.

Yours,

Charlotte

00.02

Luke Malkin on the edge of his seat… literally (when talking to The Yorker). Nervous, eh?

Welfare next……

00.00

Matt Bailey: “I think the best candidate won.”

Diplomatic.

No idea where Jason is????

23.59

Humphreys says that whatever you want just give him and email or a text. CHEEKY BEN but we are pleased for you.

23.59

It was tight Jason.

CHECK THIS OUT. What a speech!!!!!

23.59

Final round… HUMPHRYS HAS WONNNN WHHHEEEEYYYYYYY

23.58

Third round… goodbye Matthew

23.57

Goodbye RON and Elanin… next round of voting

23.55

IS IT GOING TO BE BEN, ELANIN, JASON, MATTHEW OR RON???
WHO KNOWS??

23.55

ACADEMICCCCCC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TREPIDATION

23.54

Anon student has just commented to moely mole that Hutchings is using his fox scarf as a “political shield”… any thoughts?

23.54

Ollie Hutchings: “I told David Clarke I don’t support wearing fur at all… I am wearing the fur to promote conversation on the issue of fur.”

Seems to have worked, Ollie.

23.53

Woooo TUNE again, who knew Lewis was so ghetto?!

23.51

Ben Humprheys is apparently “fucking petrified”. Crikey. That’s real fear right there…

23.50

OCH AYE apparently Hansen isn’t here because he’s in Edinburgh…. I get the feeling he’s taking this all as a bit of a joke you know…

23.49

Scarlett chatting up Zoe Stones?!

23.48

Anyone fancy a fight to the death in LN028? Maybe over George Lowther?! Might liven things up a bit in-between announcements…

23.47

21+ officer Kenny just popped by for a chat and gave us a friendly wink. He seems nice.

23.46

Moley mole tells us that Ben Ward from Alcuin was “rubbing Ollie’s chest earlier to make him calm down” adding “it was quite sexual”. Cheeky.

So, what of the rest of you doing to relax, or don’t we want to know?!

23.45

Somewhat chuffed?

23.45

Helen and Philip (LGBT) are “disappointed but happy for the others”, saying that last year those who lost LGBT “disappeared after elections – [they] won’t be doing that this year”. That was very gracious and nice of them I think, I hope everybody is as well mannered and dignified as them.

23.45

23.40

They say that they couldn’t have done it without us and do lots of arm waving and shouting….

Academic Affairs coming up next…ooooh exciting….

23.40

Charlie Leyland in response to Matt Bailey saying he voted for Dave Hansen: “It concerns me that some people think no candidate represents them.”

23.39

RAG Officers got the lowest of all RONs all night so far. Good job

23.39

LGBT:

1886 ballots cast 943 threshold,

Helen and Phillip or Tom and Nell…….

NELL AND TOM WIN.

23.39

21+ Officer: “It’s nice to beat RON…”

He wants to make mature students feel more involved in student life, says that mature students “sometimes feel isolated.” Integration!

23.37

Tony Richards and Stephen O’ Ryan:

“We expected to win.” Seems the complacency worked boys…

23.37

23.36

Nick Scarlett says that there’s a long queue for the bar and that “it’s no good, no good at all”. My sentiments exactly Nick.

23.35

How’s he feeling? “Quietly confident” he says, ooooh. He’s also just come back from the gig in central hall, first gig in 25 years, he was disappointed not to see any other past present or future YUSU officers there. So come on guys, where were you? NOT AT CENTRAL HALL THAT’S WHERE.

23.34

tzxnm,

fvgsujmn #

jkif b love from big bird xxx

23.33

Matthew Freckelton is here at Nouse, anyone want to ask him a question?

23.32

23.31

We’ll show you a college breakdown of the votes in a second, Sam is just uploading the photo….

23.29

There is a giant big bird next to me pretending to type. I’m just ignoring him. Maybe he’ll go away….

23.28

Charlotte and Janey say thank you and that they’re really excited for next term. They seem very smiley and chuffed, and not at all irritating….

23.28

Charlotte and Janey say thank you and that they’re really excited for next term. They seem very smiley and chuffed, and not at all irritating….

23.28

Seems to be a bloody tribal dance for Janey and Charlotte going down!!!

23.28

2388 votes cast for Women’s Officers….

bugger it’s looking a bit close actually….

1712 Janey and Charlotte take it….

23.27

Come on Mr/Mrs Big Bird… humour us

23.26

Who is Big Bird this eve??

23.24

My editor has abandoned me to dance with all the promiscuous editors under her… MALE may I add. I am all alone. Not happy. Get back here Jones

23.22

Breakdown of Environment and Ethics results:

23.22

We love George Lowther too commenter, he’s a really lovely chappy….

23.19

Lewis can’t wait for a bit of Mika later… I bet he can’t

23.17

And the most controversial position this year in ten minutes… Women’s Officer

23.16

FIRST CONTESTED ELECTION!!!!!!!

Environment and Ethics:

Hill and Heather: 723.

David Clarke is the winnnneeeerrrrr!!!!

23.12

LOVE that pic. I always knew Ollie and Richard had a sneaky disposition for colour co-ordination

23.11

I do not frequent Tru. I am far too classy

23.11

What a cracker this one is….

23.10

OH MY GOD WHAT IS THE GIRL IN FRONT OF THE NOUSE DESK DOING?! I’ve actually seen her at Tru before you know….

23.08

Guys stop having fun and start paying more attention to out titillating blog….

23.08

RAAAAAAVEEEEEEE

23.07

Sam Newsome here at Nouse is going on chatroulette.com…. some people have no focus… having said that if you want to come over and have a play feel free…

23.06

We’re dancing away… loving the playlist Lewis!

23.06

Apparently the “bangin’ tunes” we are hearing in LN028 are actually from Lewis Brett’s laptop….nice….

23.05

23.04

Lewis’ laptop playing all the music… crowd pleasing methinks

23.03

Chris Young, our new yummy YUM Chair says, “I feel great! I’m happy to be involved in something I am so passionate about.” He thinks that “YUM needs to be defined better.” Couldn’t agree more, Mr Young…

Lewis bloody loves this

23.03

New ents. reps…

23.01

Campaigns Officers say that if they could marry any of the YUSU Sabbs, then if would be Ben Humphrys or Rhianna, “because she is taller than Charlie.” Fantastic reasoning.
Their key policies? They plan to respond to to HE funding in York

23.01

21+ officer now…

1,660 votes, threshold 838 Stephen Kenny takes it….he seems nice too….

22.59

York Sport candidate Sam is “feeling confident” and that he “hopes to have the 3G pitch by the time [his] time in office is over”. Oooooh let’s hope that one doesn’t backfire later on Sam….

22.59

Matt Bailey has told us that he voted for Dave Hansen, saying: “Rather than vote for RON, I voted with my heart… for Dave.” Don’t seem to be very confident in this year’s Presidential candidates, Matt?

22.56

Specially for Dragon Lowe

Any other photo requests? Let us know…

22.53

Tim is apparently showing off his “klingon” impression…sounds a bit disgusting to me…

22.52

22.52

They say thanks to everyone who votes for them and that they aren’t going to bore us…I’m glad about that….

22.52

22.51

1,795 votes, 1370 votes to Steven and Tony… I wonder if they’ll be any special faces to celebrate this time?!

22.50

Our mole just heard this: “Sam’s SO fit, that’s why I’d vote for him”. But which Sam?!

22.50

David Clarke, Environment and Ethics Candidate, what do you think of Ollie Hutchings’ controversial fur scarf?
“I wouldn’t advise wearing real fur… I think some people would be offended by that.”

Hmmm, what do you think?

22.49

Racial Equality officers are doing shots to celebrate apparently…de de de de de TEQUILA!

22.48

Ahhhh I’ve had a genius plan, anyone want us to ask the DJ’s for a certain song? Not sure what they’ll say but might be worth a try….

22.48

More piccys:

22.45

Anyone else think it’s a bit nippy in LN028?

22.44

Tom Hobohm, Vice-Chair of James: “Very excited about the announced of Ents…”

Hmm, with O’ Ryan’s complacency, why so?

22.43

22.41

They say that Helen’s and Zoe’s are “big boots to fill” but I reckon they’re going to give it their best shot…

22.41

RAG Officers up now….

1662 ballots…threshold 831 votes. James and Jonathan 1418, RON 244, James and Jonathan take it.

22.41

Racial Equality Officers Winnie and Mandi, “I thought we’d get RONned lots… because the position was uncontested.”

Their first policy? “To implement regular committee meetings… we’re going to have a very diverse committee.” Hear, hear

22.40

Ok everyone…I’m going to try and put some photos up now…I really don’t know what I’m doing with this so please just wish me luck and don’t be angry if it doesn’t work….

22.38

Stephen O’ Ryan, potential Ents Officer: “Don’t wanna be complacent, but we’re not gonna get RONned…”
Sounds pretty complacent to me

22.34

Campaigns Officers?

“RON punched a suck in the face.. we hate him.”

But guuuyyysss, you won!

22.34

Cesca’s here apparently…thought you might want to know if your her friends or summink…

22.33

And what do they say?

Ahhh rather belatedly on stage.

“Thank you very much…”

Next up… RAG Officers

22.32

Campaigns Officers!!!

Sanford and Dodd: 1523 votes
Ron: 210

Lots and lots of cheers

22.31

Chris Young just back from his official interview with Nouse, says that his favourite YUM society is Nouse…and Vision…and YSTV…and URY………………..and The Lemon Press. He’ll go far…

22.29

Right! I’m back to circulating the crowd…Apcar over and out.

22.28

For Women’s Officers- Janey and Charlotte feel “great” and say “we’re okay, quite calm about it all, it’ll be a shame if we don’t get it.”

Current Wom Com officers Amal and Ellie said “we’ve got every confidence that the student body will realise who the right candidates are.”

22.27

Ollie is making demented faces outside. And the fox scarf is back!

22.27

It’s Apcar back here…
Finally tracked down Sam Daniels, elusive fellow that he is, smoking on the Courtyard terrace!

He said “I’m not gonna talk about the exit poll.” Awww. “By the end of the night I’m gonna need a sign saying: “it’s okay I’M FINE.”

And he’s going home to surprise his mum tomorrow in Hertfordshire for Mother’s Day. AWW. Again. Hope she’s not reading this…

Come to us with fun fun quotes, candidates. Or wrangle me or Victoria, we’ve been floating around, harassing you kindly…if you hadn’t already noticed.

22.24

Laura Bo is going to keep the hoodie with the pink ears, she says…

As for the exit poll, she told us: “either way I thought it’d be a close race. It’s not indicative…”

She was drinking a beer but she’s Alternating tonight. “It’s a beer now, but a J20 next!”

22.20

YUSU Campaigns in 10mins…what a rollercoaster of a ride this elections is turning out to be eh?! P.S If you had said on the wall I wouldn’t have liked you anyway….good move…

22.20

They sayyyy……… “Thanks to everyone who voted…” Huuuge cheer. And that is all. That is all that is needed, I feel.

22.19

Racial Equality….

Mandy and Amoaku: 1475
Ron :183

22.19

Lewis is LOVING this, he’s like the Anne Widdecombe of YUSU…what a tease…

22.18

Things are getting quite fun here in LN028, if you’re still pre-drinking at home I reckon now is the time to head out…

22.17

Bah I am loving my anonymous commenter you sound lovely *sigh*…hope you’re not a psycho….

22.15

Peter W M: “There are too may people involved in elections that I care about… so I am not thinking about my election at all at the moment!”

22.15

Good news everyone, the Nouse blogging desk has officially turned into a cloakroom. George Papodofragis, Sam Daniels, all the celebrity outerwear is here, come and have a look if you literally have nothing better to do….

22.12

Lewis has just announced that ITS TIME FOR NUS DELEGATE. I can barely contain myself….

1,593 votes, threshold was 531 votes

1st round of voting – Sam Westrop 467, David Levene 967 Ron 159 votes

Lewis says that it’s here we see the true magic of “STV”…he’s explaining it but to be honest I can’t really here because of all the drunken rabble….

Leven 531, Westrop 851 they are both elected… that’s nice…

22.09

Aww…Who are you?! Am I being punked?! Come on, reveal yourself, my detective skills have failed me…

22.08

Peter Warner Medley doesn’t think he’s going to be sick now..thats a relief, I reckon I’m in the firing line if he does chunder….

22.06

I think Lewis is quite enjoying this you know…Chris is doing a speech now, people are asking him to strip, he’s made a hasty exit though. Quite right too, lets not start nakedness at these elections, things could get ugly. LITERALLY. By the way, it’s Charlotte here and I’m all on my own again…I don’t know why this keeps happening to me I feel so unloved

22.04

Strip Youngsy, strip!

22.04

1,608 votes cast, Chris Young got 1,376 votes, 230 votes for Ron…

22.04

YUM Chair coming up now……

22.03

Apparently Chris Young has promised to strip if he wins… yeeeehhhaaaaa!!!!

22.01

About to announce YUM Chair!!!!!

22.00

Matt Burton: “I have nothing to say. I’m a has been.” Fellow ex-YUSU, Rory Shanks says “Second year saabs are really good.” In fact, “We wouldn’t be standing in this room if it weren’t for second year saabs.”

22.00

Turnout this year for Union elections? 25 per cent.
Last year? 23 per cent.

Lewis: “I’m really pleased with that… last year we were already in the top ten for turnout.”

No more student apathy!

21.58

Lewis Bretts has given us some interesting information. 2115 women voted. 2064 men voted. Only four women went for Sabb positions. There was only one candidate running for 21+ Officer.

Why arent more women running for Sabb positions, Lewis?
“Don’t know… I tried to target women before the election.”

Was this ineffective:
“No, it just varies each year.”

Clearly, women on top works. Let’s push for more of them

21.56

Rhianna finally got let in.

21.56

Lots of current YUSU on the dancefloor in LN028…. Tim’s starting to bop about a bit…what a hero!

21.55

Luke Standford is “feeling confident but fearing ROn which is the ultimate humiliation.” True story, Luke.

21.54

Graham Osbourne almost missed being elected to University Senate because he was being frisked by Doorsafe, allegedly.

21.54

First result up…. University Senate 1441 votes cast….. Graham Osbourne got 1189 votes, RON 252, so with 720 Graham wins….woop!

21.53

Ah, Rory Shanks is back! He was my welfare tutor last year. Just thought i’d let you know.

On to business. Shanks says its “good to see so many nervous faces kicking around.” Things are much more amusing when you’re not involved, aren’t they?

21.52

hello badger hunter, Charlotte here, LNO28 has pumpin tunes and a couple of campus celebs. There is one girl dancing and no more. OOOOH first result coming up now…

21.51

Things are changing in the Ollie camp. Now, he’s “feeling terrified” and cannot believe he has “got to wait until 2am.” Still, he feels his campaigning has been effective but one “can’t be sure.”

Even more grimly, he thinks “opinion polls could be corrupt so we can’t be sure if they’re true.” Sad times. Chin up, candidates. Win or loose it’ll still be a good party…

21.50

Sorry guys, amended list. University Senate Representative is coming up first.

21.49

It was due to start at 8 you know…we aren’t making it up as we go along…will let you know when it does start though, Charlotte

21.48

Matt Bailey here.

“Indifferent. Don’t think I’ve won so… we’ll see how it goes.”

21.46

Elanin Vince: “I feel that I need more alcohol to numb the pain.”

21.45

Ben Humphrys: “Looking forward to a great evening and seeing who’s got everything.” I.e. PETRIFIED

21.43

Charlie Leyland doesn’t know who will win but is “so happy that some of the candidates will win and some will loose.” Democracy is a beautiful thing, isn’t it?

Also, “it’s nice to have some of the old people back and I can enjoy it because i’m not running.”

21.41

Another queue update – Doorsafe care about the elections and are supporting one of the top three. Can’t be seen to be bias, you know. These days you can’t be too careful.

21.41

Peter Warner-Medley: he feels nauseated and may just be sick. Lovely. It’s not the drink… he doesn’t drink… it’s all fear. Chin up Peter. Wants to ignore the exit poll. Who knows whether it is really representative though, Peter?

Come overrr Peter, I want to see the shirt (imperative)

21.40

Rhianna Kinchin has been rejected for not having a student card. Apparently she tried the “but i’m a saab”. No cigar.

21.37

Laura Connor challenges Vision to a dance off. They look unimpressed. She tries harder, demonstrating some classic dance moves. No response. And we just want to be friends….

21.36

Nick is wearing the same shirt that he had on last night. And he was horrendously inebriated. O dear

21.34

Apcar is off to harass the candidates in the queue for quotes. Never a girl to say no to a challenge, that one. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

21.34

Nick is trying to take over the blog. Naughty

21.32

Tim Ngwena says he’s “feeling fairly good,” mostly because “he’s been here before.” He does feel confident though. In other news, Lewis Bretts says Tim smells good. That’s interesting.

21.32

Mighty Sports Editors here!!!!! Yay, my evening is made. They are universally excited. As am I. Bring it

21.30

Ollie gone outside to smoke some toffee rollies. Yom yom

21.30

URY have decided that the best way to get this party started is to spread branded balloons all over the place. If they’d told me, I would have brought my bubble machine.

21.28

Clearly we are a cloakroom. Here I have Ollie’s bag and coat, Jim’s jacket and numerous other goodies. Free for all

21.27

Nick Scarlett: “Ok…,” he begins (trepidation), “I feel quite nervous.” Ok Nick, deep breadths.

Even after today’s positive exit poll?

He says it is “interesting”. And that he is annoyed that the bar queue is so long. Ahhh.

21.27

This just in: Ollie Hutchings doesn’t feel “particularly dapper” although he has washed his red trousers. Good job, Ollie.

21.25

May I just clarify that mine and Camilla’s writing styles are distinctly different. She is capricious and silly — read the capricious and silly blogs as hers, thus. Love you Camilla

21.24

Lewis Bretts striding across the lecture room with Victoria Lee close behind. The freshers will get quotes if it kills them. This is hilarious.

21.22

Candidates all gathered at the bar.

Hutchings no longer wearing the dead fox round his neck… although he has brought it with him, “just for luck”… He has a nice pair of interesting gloves however. Interesting. On a scale of one to ten how confident is Ollie after today’s poll: “Five.” Blunt, but a lie

21.20

Ladies and gentlemen, Ollie Hutchins is in the house! (And being attacked for quotes by our own Apcar)

21.19

Vision seem to have quite a pack here. I feel small

21.18

Camilla Jenkins here, ready and willing to put a hilarious spin on all the very exciting antics going on here in L/N/028. So far, there’s Nouse. There’s ex-Nouse. And, oh yeah, Vision.

21.18

Etheridge doesn’t think the exit polls are “all that accurate”. Let’s see

21.16

Tim Ngwena: I feel gooooood (smiley smiley)

21.16

Jim Bulley here. How was his experience with Bradley from S Club? – apparently he was a bit of a “full of himself”. O dear.

21.16

Tim Ngwena just strolled past… looking confident..

21.14

Victoria has come to join me yaaaaayyyyyyy

21.14

Still pretty quiet in here… everyone seems drawn to The Coutyard

21.12

Tim has just assisted me with some safety pins for my shiny media badge. And told me to “take it easy”

21.11

Tom Flynn ans Tom Hobohm wearing the same shirt ahahahahaahaha. Sort it out.

21.09

Jones has left me for YSTV now. I feel betrayed. I am alone with the wine and busy looking Sam photo editor Newsome. Someone come say hi and tell me some exciting gossip

21.08

Peter Campbell came along to tell us what he thinks of the exit polls and was very rudely interrupted by Mr YSTV Station Director.

Campbell: “Yes, I was very rudely interrupted.”

And on a more serious note… are the exit polls wholly representative?: “I don’t think they are… I still think D and S is too close to call…. If it is not Chris I think it will be Dan.”

21.06

brrrrr….it’s a bit nippy in LN028 at the moment…luckily the Nouse team have finally got some good stiff drinks…roll on elections…

21.05

Anna circulating the room checking we are all ok… thanks you, we are indeed NOW WE HAVE ALCOHOL

21.02

~J not feeling too confident there then…. anyone else getting a bit of last minute nerves?

21.00

Lewis dropping his folders.. ooopphhh

20.58

Alcoholic Connor is starting to get the shakes

20.58

NO DRINKS FOR ANOTHER FIVE MINUTES! NOOOOO WHY ME?! (Charlotte btw)

20.54

Apcar back here now – the others are all just coming back in…Ah! Here they are…

20.52

Sorry everyone, door safe are making us all go outside…and then come back inside again…I know I know, seems silly right?!

20.52

A bit of Lady Gaga setting the tone. Cheeky

20.50

hi Thoulllalalalallalalallaala sounds lovely but am afraid I am hooked up to a plug or my laptop will die are they serving drinks yet?!

20.49

Things are starting to hot up though Amy, you’ll be pleased to note. Ents are playing some bangin’ tunes, Lewis is here, they have turned the lights off which is very dramatic but makes it reeeeally hard to type…

20.47

Hello Amy! God it’s so nice to know that there’s someone else out there! I’m afraid though that your 45 minutes were not well spent, tonight is due to start at 9om.

20.40

…and by we I mean literally just me, Charlotte. So far LNO28 is DEAD. There are no people here. Not a single one. If you are here, please come and see me, it’s very quiet…

Anyway, here’s something helpful, have managed to obtain what is supposed to be the running order for the night (not that this is in reverse order, President is last of course…poor them…) :

President
Democracy and Services
Student Activities
Sports President
Welfare Officer
Academic Affairs
LGBT
Womens
Environment and Ethics
21 Plus Officer
Entertainments
RAG
Campaigns
Racial Equality
NUS
YUM

20.36

Hello everyone and welcome to election night!

Are you all excited? We are….