Archives for Holly Thomas
Features Editor (2008/09)
One in ten people will self-harm at some stage in their lives. Why?
One in ten people will self-harm at some stage in their lives. Why? Holly Thomas and Sian Turner ask two girls who have
Fresher Initiations
After hearing rumours of brutal hazings in York and other universities…Holly Thomas finds the truth
Campus Stereotypes
If you haven’t met them already, you soon will. Holly Thomas introduces the the clichés of university life.
The BNP
The BNP’s election to the European Parliament was met with nearly universal outrage. Holly Thomas talks to Labour MP Ann Cryer, BNP Candidate Ken Booth and a BNP member at the University of York to find out how it happened
Modafinil: the new wonder drug?
A pill that makes you super-productive, and sleep comletely redundant. Is there a catch? Holly Thomas and Tom Hobohm talk to students who’ve tried it
“He was the soundtrack to my life”
Holly Thomas charts the worldwide reaction to Michael Jackson’s death
Behind the limelight
There’s another side to celebrity. Holly Thomas talks to the people behind the people
“There’s a demon in her head”
Anorexia is the most deadly recognised mental illness. Only a third of sufferers ever fully recover. Holly Thomas talks to one girl who did.
A culture of celebrity-worship
We are fascinated by celebrity culture; what they eat, how they look, and how they act. But do we take our idolotry too far? Holly Thomas explores the rag-mag world.
New ‘Supervisor of the Year’ award
A ‘Supervisor of the Year’ award has been developed by the Students’ Union.
Can a new bar be impressive enough to work?
The concept of including a funky, student ‘outdoor space’ seems seductive, until one considers that it will hardly be possible to watch the sun set, nestled amongst those grim grey blocks.
Economics department is failing its students
By leaving students in the dark for an entire term, the Economics Department risks both continuation of sloth and loss of motivation.
NUS delegates to represent campus view
York representatives sent to NUS conferences are to be held accountable for the way in which they cast their votes. Following a successful motion in last week’s UGM, delegates will be mandated to ensure that their vote reflects the views of the Union and student body.
NUS Conferences are an opportunity for universities to play a [...]
External consultant to assess ‘ongoing problems and pressure points’ in YUSU
YUSU has commissioned an external consultant to assess both sabbatical and non-sabbatical officers in response to concerns over growing workloads and pressurized roles.
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