Articles by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Editor (2010/11)
Hannah has written 107 articles for Nouse


Paul Theroux

Hannah Ellis-Petersen talks to Paul Theroux at the Hay Literary Festival on the alluring relationship between travel and fiction

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India ranked the fourth dangerous country for women in survey. Photo: MckaysavageNo safe haven? The global plight of women

A recent survey by Thomson Reuters has highlighted all too clearly the ongoing plight faced by millions of women across the globe

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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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Margaret Thatcher being escorted out of Downing Street in a straitjacket. Credit: Steve BellTaking the piss

Politicians have long been the subject of ridicule. Hannah Ellis-Petersen talks to Steve Bell, The Guardian’s political cartoonist, about the power and influence his pen has held over Thatcher, Major, and the rest of the motley ruling crew

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The Con of the Collegiate System

Can we really call York a collegiate University? Yes we are all owners of the complementary college paraphernalia and have felt duty-bound to attend at least one “wear as little as possible in the name of fancy dress” event at your college bar. But how much does your college allegiance really go beyond those impressionable first months?

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Peaches and Cream Cupcakes

Peaches and Cream Cupcakes – makes 12

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Photo credit: Ted LipsienArms trade “blood money” funds University research

­The University has come under fire from both student and national campaign groups, after it has been revealed they received over £4 million from arms companies, to fund research since 2008

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The University of York website, through which the data search was made availableUniversity leaks private details of entire student body

The University of York may be facing serious repercussions after leaking private and personal details of the whole student body

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Freed of fear

As a youth-led revolution sweeps the Arab World, Hannah Ellis-Petersen investigates a generation re-discovering their collective voice

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Debt agency Newlyn has sent some students over 30 threatening lettersUniversity debt agency accused of intimidation

The University is facing criticism this week, after it has become apparent that the company who deal with all outstanding parking fines on campus have been faced with accusations of harassment and illegal threats to debtors nationally

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Photo: Philippa GraftonTim Ellis scrapes Presidential win by 14 vote margin

In what some have termed a surprising result, Tim Ellis has been elected as YUSU President for the year 2011/12

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The University’s  continued expansion on Heslington East of which some of the new debt was used to finance. Photo: George LowtherUniversity increase debt to £88 million

Financial records have revealed that the University’s net debt increased from £44, 870,000 to £88,002,000 between 2009/10, showing an almost 100 per cent increase from last year

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YUSU Election results night: As it happened

Join Nouse at the YUSU elections results party – who will be the winners?

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YUSU presidential debate: As it happened

Follow the excitement of the Presidential debate, as Nouse brings you the action as it happens

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Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari delivering a lectureMass controversy over visiting Islamic scholar

The invitation of Islamic Scholar Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari to speak at the University on Wednesday has sparked controversy across campus

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