Articles by James Doughty
has written 26 articles for Nouse
Notting Hill drug boom hits York’s highstreet
By James Doughty — December 2, 2003
A major loophole in drug law has meant that psychedelic magic mushrooms are readily available in popular shopping areas in York. Magic mushrooms have until recently been a relatively unattractive drug for students seeking a high. A throwback to the hippy days of the sixties, they have long since been overtaken by a new breed [...]
Blunkett’s Law
By James Doughty — December 2, 2003
Student residential areas including Tang Hall, have become so dangerous, Home Secretary David Blunkett, has stepped in to personally combat the “unacceptable levels of crime." Mr Blunkett, who recently delivered the Heslington Lecture at York, said his proposals would give police more powers to bring crime under control around the outskirts of York campus. The [...]
Back, Sack and Cracking Up…
By James Doughty — December 2, 2003
James Doughty sacrifices his modesty and tests his pain threshold with the back, sack and crack wax.
UGM’s aren’t working (again)
By James Doughty — October 28, 2003
Chris Jones, the SU President, opened the first UGM last week with, what will no doubt, go down in UGM history: “Can I have some quiet please, this is difficult for me”.
Osborne: Let the facts speak for themselves
By James Doughty — October 28, 2003
(But I still might f*ck up)
New campus expansion will ‘bring gridlock’ say residents
By James Doughty — October 28, 2003
University plans to dramatically expand the existing campus, have come under fire from ardent Heslington residents for being “too intrusive” and “dangerous”. The renewed criticism for the ambitious project was provoked by a presentation of the campus plans at Heslington Parish Church. The threat from increased traffic, in an already overly congested area, was top [...]
Mayor snubs student fund
By James Doughty — October 28, 2003
Head of History: Mayor putting off fund donors – takes ‘moral stance’ but will back fund in 3 months
Top up, or shut up.
By James Doughty — October 6, 2003
“Student days have always been hedonistic, it’s just that the price tag for that indulgence has gone up”
We all sat in a circle, linked arms and sang, as they unleashed the bulldozers
By James Doughty — October 6, 2003
Interview by James Doughty
‘University of Year’ in staff crisis
By James Doughty — October 6, 2003
Vice Chancellor freezes ALL funded academic posts – Head of Department: Philosophy has worst staff to pupil ratio
Costcutter Comes Under Attack From The Inside
By James Doughty — June 10, 2003
As retail units in Market Square lay empty and with more private finance initiatives planned, James Doughty investigates troubled times for campus retail
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