Articles by Toby Green
Toby has written 55 articles for Nouse
Why pace and athleticism are overrated
By Toby Green — January 23, 2007
THE RECENT Americisation of David Beckham has got me thinking about whether I didn’t give my own sporting career enough of a chance. Commentators, who revel in attacking what both the Mirror and the Sun called ‘Posh and Bucks’ (don’t you love it when tabloids match each other for stupidity and bad punning), have criticised the former darling of English football, and our best performer in the World Cup, for losing a yard or two of pace.
Making the deal of his life
By Toby Green — November 28, 2006
90’s icon, Noel Edmonds, is back on our screens and is proving a greater success than ever before. Toby Green talks to the bearded wonder about his extraordinary comeback.
NUS card hit by confusion
By Toby Green — October 11, 2006
A “lack of information” is being blamed for York shops failing to uphold the exclusivity of the National Union of Students’ new discount card. The NUS Extra card promises students who buy the card “a range of exclusive discounts, offers and competitions designed to make student life more exciting, more memorable and more rewarding.” However, [...]
Colleges capitalise on Extra scheme
By Toby Green — October 11, 2006
The introduction of NUS Extra appears to have encouraged a host of similar schemes, with some colleges introducing discount cards for their students.
Both Halifax and Derwent have introduced their own branded cards, the Xtra VIP and the DIP card respectively, and both are charging their students. Dave Jones, chair of Derwent JCRC, denied that his card, which costs £10, is a money-making exercise, and instead promised buyers that “the DIP card will constantly be reassessed to make sure it provides the best value for its members.”
Five is the magic number
By Toby Green — October 11, 2006
Having just released their fourth studio album, LA hip hop collective Jurassic 5 have become one of the most respected and popular hip hop groups in the world. Toby Green discovers their secret.
The guv’nor
By Toby Green — October 11, 2006
The former England manager, Sir Bobby Robson, talks to Toby Green about the Premiership, Italy and how football has dominated his life
The title of arguably the greatest living England manager may not appear the most prestigious accolade amidst mixed opposition, but Sir Bobby Robson’s achievements are not to be sniffed at.
Parties and pizza box furniture
By Toby Green — June 27, 2006
A year on York’s claustrophobic campus is enough for most students who eagerly await moving into a house of their own. Toby Green examines this rite of passage Moving off campus is almost like starting university all over again. After finally getting used to the concrete monstrosities and enjoying the brief summer moments, when campus [...]
The Who, Live at the University Refectory, Leeds
By Toby Green — June 27, 2006
After nearly forty years, The Who have returned to Leeds. They were playing at the University’s Refectory, the site at which their seminal Live at Leeds album was recorded, which is regarded by many as the best live album ever. Surviving members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, together with their band, which included Ringo Starr’s son, Zak Starkey, played a set full of hits to an intimate crowd to kick off their national tour.
FTR buses meet fierce criticism
By Toby Green — May 26, 2006
The new FTR buses that have come in to serve the No. 4 route through the University have come under fire just two weeks after its arrival onto the streets of York.
The multi-million pound venture by the First Bus Company has been the subject of various teething problems, including technical problems and complaints by York residents. Rachel Lacy, a resident on Heslington Road, complained after being trapped by a door suddenly closing. “I was waiting to get off the back of the bus, while other people were getting off at the front.
Entwistle trial ‘unfair’ in US
By Toby Green — May 4, 2006
The lawyer representing Neil Entwistle, the York graduate who is currently awaiting trial charged with murdering his wife and nine-month old child, has claimed that his client “cannot get a fair trial” in the US due to the massive media interest.
Elliott Weinstein was speaking earlier this month after Entwistle, 27, appeared before the American Superior Court to enter a plea of not guilty to two accounts of first-degree murder and various firearm charges
Tony Blair visits campus as controversy grows over the Heslington East expansion
By Toby Green — May 4, 2006
A leading charity designed to protect countryside areas has waded into the argument surrounding the University’s plans for expansion; an issue which has recently seen the involvement of Tony Blair and John Prescott.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England has joined Heslington residents in opposition to the controversial proposals for the development of Heslington East at the public inquiry that opened last week.
‘Super-buses’ to serve no. 4 route
By Toby Green — May 4, 2006
The university is soon to be served by a fleet of controversial ‘super-buses’ that have cost the First Bus Company over £3 million. From May 8th new FTR buses, named after the text message version of the word ‘future’, will be running on the No. 4 route. The new vehicles are air conditioned and fitted [...]
Having the time of your life?
By Toby Green — May 4, 2006
The stress of University life is often ignored, yet one in four students will suffer from mental health problems during their time at York. Toby Green talks to sufferers of these illnesses and discovers that despite an increased awareness, they are still haunted by stigma and a lack of knowledge
The appeals of University life are clear for everybody to see: minimal hours in the lecture theatre, constant drinking in cheap bars and late mornings, all resulting in an easy route to an eminent and well paid job.
The health hazard of a student loan
By Toby Green — May 4, 2006
Despite the recent media attention it has received, students continue risking their health volunteering to trial new drugs. Toby Green examines whether the cash is worth it
Ryan Wilson was a normal student who just wanted to make a bit of cash. Like so many others, he could have just taken a bar job or work in Tesco stacking shelves. He decided instead to become a volunteer in a drug trial, a lucrative business that can result in thousands of pounds of earnings for as little as a few days in a clinic.
Sabbatical team starts to take shape
By Toby Green — March 14, 2006
With the new posts of Student Development and Charities and Societies Communications officer yet to be announced, next year’s sabbatical team has begun to be assembled.
Rich Croker will be joined by Amy Woods as Services Officer after she overwhelmingly won by 200 votes over Matt Wareham, her closest rival. Woods, who came out as the victor in the exit polls, ran on a campaign claiming to be “the most experienced candidate to take the Union forward,” and the voters responded well to her promises to provide a campus takeaway service, named YOUR:FOOD, as well as continuing the fight for a central venue in Heslington East and a relaunched Freshers’ Fortnight.
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