Archive for June, 2011

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Dan Horsfall is the most respected referee in College football. Photo: Peter IvesonHorsfall signs off to signal the end of an era

As I watched my penalty bobble harmlessly wide, probably my last kick of a college football after nine seasons, I couldn’t work out whether this was the worst possible end, or perhaps the most fitting

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“Usually I don’t take a bad penalty” - Famous last words. Photo: Pips LadtonThe Mixer

The Mixer would like to make a heartfelt and profound apology on behalf of some of the other “talent” that scribbles stuff on these hallowed pages

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Grayling’s university: the first of many?

The New College of Humanities (NCH) is the logical reaction to the crisis in university funding. We should watch the experiment rather than attack its creator.

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Catering to student needs

The Social and Catering Building looks set to be put on the back burner, despite having originally been promised to the neglected residents of Heslington East, who by next year will number 1,300.

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Brutal banter

The realm and control of social networking sights is something of an uncharted territory, be it in breaking those now famous celebrity super injuctions or as a platform for inspiring protest across the Middle East.

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Sabbatical Review: successes and failures of the outgoing team

Nouse analyses how this year’s Sabbatical Officers have fared in what many have termed a turbulent year for students

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Fond farewells

As this academic year draws to a alarmingly fast close, even the most stone-hearted amoungst us find themselves nostalgically reminiscing about the romance of our University experience.

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Reckless racism perpetuates rugby stereotypes

York University rugby team have been caught posting racist comments on their Twitter account. What I find probably the most depressing aspect of this story is the fact few people are likely to be surprised.

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Environmental concerns leave the University in a tight spot

It has been a tough time for the University recently. After being officially declared one of the least sexually active universities in the country, York has reached new lows in its environmental performance, falling to 83rd in the newly released People and Planet Green League.

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Individuals in UYRUFC have been condemned by students for posting offensive racial slurs on the club Twitter account. Photo: Justyn HardcastleRugby club slammed for racism

Individuals in the University of York rugby club look to face severe disciplinary action after posting several highly racist comments on the clubs’ official Twitter account last Thursday

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Late night events cancellation will not damage college spirit

The prospect of limiting late night commercial services won’t harm college spirit but it will mean JCRCs have to work harder to maintain unity.

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Facebook threatens anonymity

This week, Joanne Fraill, the juror accused of contempt of court based on a Facebook conversation, admitted to the charge.

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Neglecting Heslington East facilities furthers campus divide

The failure of the University to complete the social and catering facilities at Heslington East is a lack of regard for students’ needs.

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