Archive for February, 2011
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Whitewash for women’s badminton against under-par Durham
By George Bouras — February 24, 2011
The women’s badminton firsts enjoyed another extremely successful day at the office, hammering Durham University thirds 8-0
York Centurions just miss out on third win of the season
By Haris Shuaib — February 24, 2011
The York Centurions travelled to Northumbria Mustangs last weekend, buoyed by their successive victories, but came out on the wrong side of a 28-20 scoreline.
Men’s hockey break losing streak with deserved win
By Sam Morgan — February 24, 2011
Goals from Adam Tyrell and Henry Meller led York’s men’s hockey firsts to a 2-0 win over the University of Sheffield seconds on Wednesday
Nouse Albums Club – January ‘11
By Adam Bychawski, Jai Jethwa, Becky Claypole and Jack Rundell — February 24, 2011
Nouse Albums Club is back in 2011 to provide some musical guidance to last months releases.
Deep Blue Sea
By Lyndon Ashmore — February 21, 2011
The event of Terence Rattigan’s centenary has sparked many a revival nationwide and the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds is no exception in this rush to ceremony that periodically occurs when any theatrical milestone is reached
Name to watch: Jessica Dance
By Serena Kalirai — February 21, 2011
New talent is ever-emerging in the fashion world. Among Selfridges’ Bright Young Things is jewelry designer Jessica Dance
True Grit
By Michael Allard — February 21, 2011
True Grit has confirmed the Coen brothers as leading 21st century filmmakers. Just as last year’s Shutter Island was the biggest ever hit of an acclaimed director like Martin Scorsese, the pair normally associated with a non-conformist quirkiness have had their greatest box office success to date
Band of the Week: W.A.S.P.
By Tom Killingbeck — February 21, 2011
Resident sound-nerd Tom Killingbeck thumbs through reams of musty vinyl so you don’t have to. Here are his weekly recommendations…
Ben McGladdery – Manifesto
By Isabelle Wynne — February 21, 2011
McGladdery wants to make sport an essential part of “the student experience” as well as reaching out to those who have never been involved in sport before and ensuring that they participate in the wide variety of sports that the university offers. He believes that sport offered by the university should be more of a [...]
Sam Asfahani – Manifesto
By Isabelle Wynne — February 21, 2011
Asfahani sets the tone of widening participation in Sport across the university, with ideas ranging from making it more affordable to ensuring that transport is easier more teams going to matches. His plans also deal with the new pitches being built at Heslington East and land acquired by Derwent College can be shared fairly among [...]
Laura Borisovaite – Manifesto
By Isabelle Wynne — February 21, 2011
Borisovaite’s manifesto speaks of someone with plans; even after a year at the post already she is keen to continue her work as an incumbent Sabbatical Officer. Her ideas run with positive energy focused on the safety and well-being of those both on and off campus, and also both home and international students. Policies: A [...]
Robert Hughes – Manifesto
By Martin Spurr — February 21, 2011
Hughes sets out in his manifesto how he wants to “go beyond the posters” and make sure students actually understand the problem issues. He identifies several areas that he would concentrate on; notably, improving the awareness and knowledge of sexual health testing. Hughes also focuses on the army of volunteers that York has and wants [...]
James Anderson – Manifesto
By Hoagy Davis-Digges — February 21, 2011
Anderson wants to make sure that all startup societies receive enough support. He also hopes to increase the use of the YUSU website and campus media societies to increase the publicity which society events receive. He also wants to create more involvement from college JCRCs in RAG and volunteering projects. Policies: Communicate with new societies [...]
James Croydon – Manifesto
By Hoagy Davis-Digges — February 21, 2011
Croydon says he is committed to co-operation, efficiency and fair play. He wants to make use of YUSU’s ability to buy equipment centrally to bring down the running cost of societies. He would like to improve the information available to students on getting funding for their societies. He also plans to give students the ability [...]
Arthur Pitt – Manifesto
By Hoagy Davis-Digges — February 21, 2011
Pitt is seeking to ensure that there is a greater degree of equality across societies in terms of the way funding is allocated, and continue working to improve the space which is made available to societies. He also seeks to encourage co-operation across the different areas of the position, particularly with regard to the affiliations [...]


