Articles by Sian Turner

Sian Turner

Deputy Editor (2008/09)
Sian has written 62 articles for Nouse


A street angel in actionStreet Angels

Who’s there when a good night goes wrong? Sian Turner investigates an organisation which helps those in difficulty in York’s city centre every weekend

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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

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Students volunteer at a local schoolGiving time for free

Sian Turner speaks to a student about his experience of volunteering at university

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‘Self-congratulatory’ Council strips VIP cards from YUM

Heads of York University Media (YUM) have been stripped of their VIP Gold Cards by Union Council due to “personal vendettas against the press”.

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“To use a cliche, there’s charity for everyone”

Sian Turner investigates the world of fundraising, talking to the people behind the collecting buckets.

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A brief history of YUSU

Surprisingly, there is no ‘official history of YUSU.’ Upon inquiry, one will be told that one does not exist, as it has never been written down. The past of our Union is, therefore, only recorded by its media outlets. So, if you desire an accurate, succinct and well-written documentation of all that has occurred in [...]

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Derwent bar. Photo: George LowtherUniversity announces closure of Derwent Bar

Derwent Bar looks set to close for much of the coming term following talks between YUSU and the University earlier this month.

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The Nouse Top 50

We asked students who they thought had made an outstanding contribution to life on campus this year, and received a record number of nominations. We have put them together here in the hope of giving mention to those people whose contribution to York deserves recognition.

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Eating disorder sufferers starved of support

I have been at this University for nearly two years. I know where to get toasties if I’m hungry on a Tuesday night, where I can find condoms, chlamydia tests, booklets on plagiarism and pens with the number for the National Student Survey on them

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The God Man

Talking to Daniel Tammet, Sian Turner explores the cryptic world of genius savants

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Fiona Shaw

Sian Turner talks to author and writing fellow at York, Fiona Shaw, about her newly released novel Tell It To The Bees.

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University weathers credit crunch with minimal loss

The University of York has revealed itself to be in “a sound financial position” despite the recent economic downturn.

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Noisettes withdraw from Summer Ball claiming no agreement had been made

Music act the Noisettes will no longer be appearing at the York Summer Ball this year after unexpectedly pulling out with only four weeks to go before the event.

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Roses 2009 LIVE: Friday

Live coverage of the opening day of Roses 2009

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Further concerns for missing Goodricke chef

Police investigating the disappearance of a 35 year-old chef at Goodricke College have confirmed fears that she “may have come to some harm.”

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