Archive for June, 2011
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Horsfall signs off to signal the end of an era
By Dan Horsfall — June 21, 2011
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
The Mixer
By Sports — June 21, 2011
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
Grayling’s university: the first of many?
By Tom Sutton — June 21, 2011
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.
Catering to student needs
By Nouse — June 21, 2011
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.
Brutal banter
By Nouse — June 21, 2011
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.
Sabbatical Review: successes and failures of the outgoing team
By Nouse — June 21, 2011
Nouse analyses how this year’s Sabbatical Officers have fared in what many have termed a turbulent year for students
Fond farewells
By Nouse — June 21, 2011
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.
Reckless racism perpetuates rugby stereotypes
By Rose Troup-Buchanan — June 21, 2011
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.
Environmental concerns leave the University in a tight spot
By Christopher Underwood — June 21, 2011
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.
Environmental concerns leave the University in a tight spot – Cartoon
By Millie Jones — June 21, 2011
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Rugby club slammed for racism
By Hannah Ellis-Petersen — June 21, 2011
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
Late night events cancellation will not damage college spirit
By Hannah Brearley — June 21, 2011
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.
Late night events cancellation will not damage college spirit – Cartoon
By Charlotte Fairclough — June 21, 2011
Facebook threatens anonymity
By James Harle — June 21, 2011
This week, Joanne Fraill, the juror accused of contempt of court based on a Facebook conversation, admitted to the charge.
Neglecting Heslington East facilities furthers campus divide
By Nina Pullman — June 21, 2011
The failure of the University to complete the social and catering facilities at Heslington East is a lack of regard for students’ needs.


