Articles by James Merill
James has written 30 articles for Nouse
Students and staff pay fond tribute to Ken Todd
By James Merill — June 20, 2007
Students and staff have described the James College Provost Ken Todd as a “legend” and a “unique character” in the run-up to his retirement this September.
Brian Cantor: a distant leader
By James Merill — June 20, 2007
Jamie Merrill talks exclusively to the Vice-Chancellor about Heslington East, BAE Systems and York’s future.
York condemned for Sudan investment
By James Merill — May 31, 2007
The University’s investment policy has come under increased scrutiny after documents obtained by Nouse under the Freedom of Information Act revealed the University’s academic pension fund manager USS Ltd holds shares in Petrochina, a company with links to the war-torn area of Darfur.
‘Campus Ken’ has two more years in his Langwith room
By James Merill — May 31, 2007
In a surprise move, University managers have reversed a decision to force Ken Fairburn, Langwith’s resident hairdresser, off campus at the end of this term.
Given the chop: goodbye, Campus Ken
By James Merill — May 10, 2007
He’s seen the mullet, buzz-cut and ‘shag’ but after a career cutting the student barnet Ken’s moving on. Jamie Merrill meets a York legend.
Protesting York students targeted online
By James Merill — May 8, 2007
A former Executive Officer of the National Union of Students (NUS) and several York students have been targeted by a far right fascist website with links to the British National Party (BNP) and a history of encouraging violence.
York graduate among Iran captives
By James Merill — April 6, 2007
A University of York graduate was among 15 Royal Navy personnel seized and detained for 13 days by Iranian authorities who accused them of “invading” Iranian waters.
Royal Marine Captain Chris Air graduated from York in 2003 with a BSc in Chemistry before joining the Royal Marines in August 2004.
OTC criticised for staging mock execution on exercise
By James Merill — March 6, 2007
The York detachment of the British Army’s University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) has faced fierce criticism in recent days for behaviour that has been described as “disgusting and ignorant”.
‘Campus Ken’ forced to leave
By James Merill — March 6, 2007
Students and staff have expressed their sadness that hairdresser Ken Fairburn is to leave campus at the end of this academic year, following University management’s refusal to allow him to renew his let on a room in Langwith College.
BNP officer verbally abuses students
By James Merill — February 14, 2007
Several University of York students have allegedly been targeted and threatened by a British National Party official amidst concerns about increasing BNP activity in York.
Student convicted of rape
By James Merill — January 24, 2007
UNIVERSITY OF York student Clive Richard Manyou was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting another student as she slept, and sentenced to six years in prison at a trial in York Crown Court last week.
Manyou, 36, of Heslington, raped and sexually assaulted a 19 year-old female student after “manipulating” his way into her room in the early hours of 8 June 2006. Manyou was studying English and Related Literature at York, and was well known as lead singer of the successful campus band Mitus.
Courtroom Sketch
By James Merill — January 24, 2007
AS THE JURY filled back into the courtroom to deliver their verdict, the defendant, Clive Manyou, was stony faced, betraying no trace of emotion as he stared straight ahead at Recorder Gary Burrell QC, the man who was shortly to sentence him to six years in prison. The atmosphere in court two of York Crown [...]
Student shock as York lead singer is convicted
By James Merill — January 24, 2007
STUDENTS HAVE expressed their shock at the news that Clive Manyou, the well known front man of campus band Mitus, has been convicted of raping another student and sentenced to 6 years in prison. Manyou a 36-year-old mature student with a wife and one year old child, lived near Halifax in Heslington. His band, Mitus, [...]
Neo-fascist website targets York ex-students and staff
By James Merill — January 24, 2007
A UNIVERSITY of York Professor and several ex-York students have been targeted by a far right fascist website with links to the British National Party (BNP) and violent neo-Nazi groups.
University drops down league table
By James Merill — November 29, 2006
ACADEMICS AND ADMIN staff have criticised teaching standards at York at the same time as a new study sees the University of York lose its place at the top of a teaching quality league table.
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