Archive for November, 2011
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Adopting Equality
By Fiona Parker — November 7, 2011
The first week of November was National Adoption Week, but adopting for same-sex couples is still tainted with prejudice.
Derwent in seventh heaven against rivals
By Jack Bradshaw — November 6, 2011
A second half hat-trick from Dan Atherton added the finishing touches to Derwent’s 7-0 rout over rivals Langwith.
Late Halifax comeback ends Alcuin’s dream
By Will Light — November 6, 2011
Alcuin were denied a shock victory over College Cup champions Halifax, who left it late to pull back a two goal deficit.
O’Dwyer hits double as Vanbrugh defeat Goodricke
By Dan Holland — November 6, 2011
Vanbrugh’s Kieran O’Dwyer scored twice as they beat Goodricke 3-2 in today’s college football, maintaining their unbeaten start to the season.
James strike late to scrape past determined Wentworth
By Luke Gardener — November 6, 2011
James and Wentworth produced a college football classic which had goals galore, a penalty, and some brilliant last ditch defending. Ultimately it was James who proved too strong for their opponents, snatching a late winner to extend their unbeaten start to the season.
Offord hat-trick sends York seconds into third round
By Luke Gardener — November 5, 2011
The men’s football seconds beat Easingwold Town 3-0 today to progress to the third round of the North Riding FA Challenge Cup, with James Offord scoring a hat-trick.
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
By Mary O'Connor — November 5, 2011
The barn’s interpretation of this sad tale offered strong performances but lacked the poignancy and horror necessary to explore such a sensitive theme.
Crossing the line
By Nouse — November 4, 2011
The main and vital function for any YUSU Officer, as with any politician, is to stand primarily as a representative for those who elected them. Whilst it is a system sadly abandoned in most of Westminster, here at York we have a better ability to hold our elected officials to account. Emma Brownbill’s actions, as [...]
A sign of the times
By Nouse — November 4, 2011
The stance that YUSU are taking on the issue of postering around campus pitches themselves in the direct opposition to University policy. By opposing the ban (that the University has suddenly now decided to enforce after 10 years of relative inactivity) they have closed off the main avenue for the University to fine students. While [...]
Admissions blockade
By Nouse — November 4, 2011
Whilst newspapers have been keen to highlight the falling admissions figures, it is hardly surprising. After all, it is exactly what the hundred of thousands of students who took to the streets to oppose the rise in tution fees warned against. It is simply confirming what we feared. Yet it is alarming that even departments [...]
Thoroughly Modern Millie
By Sophie Rose Walker — November 4, 2011
Happily Ever After Society’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie is an impressive evening of glamourous 20′s entertainment.
Leeds Met fight back to take the points in men’s rugby
By Henry Cowen — November 4, 2011
A superb comeback from Leeds Metropolitan seconds earned them the points on 22 Acres today and ended York’s unbeaten start to the season. A great start had seen the White Rose go 17-0 up but the visitors stormed back into the match and a late penalty from fly-half Ross McIntosh sealed a 20-17 victory.
Men’s basketball seconds suffer defeat at the hands of Newcastle
By Neil Johnston — November 4, 2011
York’s men’s basketball seconds suffered their second defeat of the season against Newcastle University. The visitors were strong from the start and York found themselves 0-9 down within the first five minutes.
Tale of two halves for York’s netball firsts
By Tom Shipman — November 3, 2011
A poor first half performance by York’s netballers saw them well beaten by a strong Teesside team, the game finishing 47-37 to the visitors.
Women’s basketball team beat city rivals in impressive display
By Neil Johnston — November 3, 2011
York’s women basketball team recorded a superb win against intercity rivals St John’s. In an excellent performance York were strong from the start.


