Archive for February, 2011
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By Hailey Badger — February 21, 2011
Osborn plans on fighting for the quality of education that students deserve. With the radical changes in higher education funding, Osborn plans on providing students with a service that they is feel is not over-priced. Using his experience as a Course, Faculty and Senate Rep he intends on improving the quality of teaching, resources and [...]
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By Hailey Badger — February 21, 2011
Logan believes that with a rise in tuition fees there should be an expected increase in teaching and facility standards. He further plans to improve the University’s online teaching component, by getting more material centrally online and easier to access as many students now use mobile devices to access the web. In his manifesto Logan [...]
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By Martin Spurr — February 21, 2011
Rowley has set out a clear manifesto with a five-point plan which highlights his experience within student politics and how he plans to ensure students get the best deal possible with the upcoming funding cuts and expected tuition fee rise. He stresses that the election isn’t about him or any of the other candidates, but [...]
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By Martin Spurr — February 21, 2011
Ellis has outlined the areas and some of the issues that he thinks are affecting students at York in his manifesto. He focuses on the relationship between YUSU and the JCRCs, but also on the Union’s delivery of events and, although applauds YUSU for bringing the Fresher’s Ball event onto campus this year, he criticises [...]
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By Martin Spurr — February 21, 2011
Blundell wants to put the student at the heart of YUSU and her manifesto documents how she would allow students to “have your say” on what the Sabbatical Officers are doing and how the Union is run. She wants to make sure all students have an equal say and promises to listen to students as [...]
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By Martin Spurr — February 21, 2011
Rolph’s manifesto focuses on what he believes to be his main selling point: the fresh perspective and approach that he believes he can bring to the role. He suggests that his current lack of involvement within YUSU politics is one of his “greatest strengths”. He has placed great emphasis on the “mobile union” he wishes [...]
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By Henry Cowen — February 20, 2011
Halifax and James went head-to-head in a winner-takes-all battle of College Hockey this morning, with Catherine Johnson’s Halifax winning 2-0
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By Christopher Fraser — February 20, 2011
To make up for neglecting this blog, it’s probably about time that we looked at what many critics and normal people alike consider to be The Worst Film Ever Made. Tommy Wiseau’s The Room
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By Christopher Fraser — February 20, 2011
With the Oscars just a little over a week away, some of the details have started to emerge over the setup of the night. And although it might seem a little bizarre and out of the ordinary, this year’s ceremony might actually be fun
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By Gareth Davies — February 19, 2011
Gareth Davies speaks to Brian Timoney, the UK’s leading method acting coach about the politics of the Oscars and the race for ‘Best Actor’
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By Emily Heggadon — February 19, 2011
Peter Shaffer’s excellently scripted Black Comedy lit up the stage in the Drama Barn last night. The main part of the action taking place in a power cut opens up avenues for hilarity, mistake and chaos – and chaos definitely does ensue
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By Sam Burgum — February 18, 2011
The series has been popular; however, is it in fact a gross spectacle that manipulates a disadvantaged part of society for entertainment purposes?
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By Rose Troup-Buchanan — February 18, 2011
How are you going to ensure the new Sports building will be student orientated? Sam Asfahani: In terms of past, present, and future I have always kept the student population in mind. Having been on the board right from the beginning I’ve been aware of any changes and decisions that need to be made and [...]
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By Isabelle Wynne — February 18, 2011
How do you plan to rectify the issue of not enough accommodation for First Years on campus? Robert Hughes: To step in initially to establish a two way communication system with the accommodation office so that they are aware of problems straight away. For those who do fall through the net, I’d like to get [...]
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Halifax win battle of College Hockey over rivals James
The Room
The Stage Isn’t Set
‘It’s About Time The Oscars Stopped Being So Political’
Black Comedy
My Big Fat Gypsy Spectacle – Cartoon
My Big Fat Gypsy Spectacle
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