Archives for Tom Hobohm
Politics Editor (2008/09)
Political Edge
I don’t like the Conservative party. I think that the benefit system should be the pillar of a civilised society. Redistribution of wealth is something I believe in and my teachers at school were basically full-on Communists. By all rights, I should hate the party. Despite this, I’ve found myself wondering lately – do they have a point?
Rumours of Ziggy’s Closure ‘Untrue’
Rumours circulating on social networking website Facebook that one of York’s most popular nightclubs, ‘Ziggy’s’ is closing are untrue.
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
Political Edge
Here’s a question. What has everyone in Brown’s new cabinet got in common?
The power of party broadcasts
Although often ignored, party broadcasts can offer voters a real insight into the policies of candidates rallying us for our votes at the end of this week.
Could Iran’s election be the most important of the year?
Following decades of tense foreign relations between Iran and the rest of the world, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad last month declared that the Iranian nation was at last “a true and real superpower” at the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Islamic Revolution.
Papadofragakis to stop campaigning
Democracy and Services candidate George Papadofragakis yesterday announced that he doesn’t intend to focus any more time on campus campaigning due to other commitments.
Tony Benn Breaks the BBC’s Gaza Appeal Ban
TONY BENN, the former Labour MP and journalist has caused a stir at the BBC by breaking their policy of not broadcasting the address of Gaza aid organisations on air.
Students to face campus rent divide on Hes East
YUSU has confirmed that accomodation prices on the Heslington East extension will be more complicated than currently due to an anomaly in the plans.
‘War on terror’ a mistake says Miliband
FOREIGN SECRETARY David Miliband surprised political commentators last week by declaring the ‘war on terror’ a mistake during a speech in Mumbai.
He made the comments at the end of his trip to the state capital where he sought to ease tensions between India and neighbouring Pakistan.
Courtyard ‘detrimental’ to future of college events
Tension between YUSU and college JCRCs looks set to rise after news that the social calendar of the union’s new bar, The Courtyard, is already saturated with planned YUSU events.
It’s better late than never for Guantanamo
America seems to be taking the first steps towards shutting down the notorious Guantanamo Bay detention facility.
Jacqui Smith victim of fingerprint heist
Ever since the announcement of a biometric ID card system in 1997, pressure group NO2ID has been desperately seeking a way to expose the dangers of ID cards. Now, with the revelation that they have Home Secretary Jacqui Smith’s fingerprints, it seems like they’ve finally got that chance.
Lib Dems ‘justice pioneers’ says Clegg
Speaking confidently to a crowd of hundreds, Nick Clegg gives off an un-mistakable air of authority. Well spoken, well prepared and well turned out (of course), Clegg is every bit the modern politician.
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