Dianne Apen-Sadler

Dianne has written 18 articles for York Vision.

Meet the man who’s taken photos of more than seventy Wetherspoons carpets

It’s a Thursday night, and I’m at the pub ordering a pint. Nine times out of ten I wilfully ignore the price, and thank the lord that contactless has removed those extra […]

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University to award 13 people with honorary degrees

Thirteen distinguished people are due to receive honorary degrees from the University during next week’s graduation ceremonies. Those awarded range from the Bridget Jones author and screenwriter, Helen Fielding, to politician […]

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Consent classes offered to freshers from next year

Next year’s freshers cohort will be offered the chance to attend a consent and respect talk as part of the safety talk during freshers week. The talk will be given by the […]

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York students vote to stay in the NUS

York students have voted for YUSU to remain a part of the National Union of Students. A close victory for the remain campaign has seen 53% of students vote to stay in […]

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DIANNE APEN-SADLER: Why I’m leaving education – and not coming back

Okay I’ll admit it – this title is a bit misleading. I’m not leaving education in any kind of dramatic fashion, I’m not quitting my studies or dropping out: I’m lucky enough […]

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Excluded and unable to sleep: plight of poor students

The number of working-class students attending the University of York has been increasing year on year. Two Freedom of Information requests submitted by York Vision have revealed the percentage of students in receipt […]

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University releases shocking mental health report after student pressure

University bosses bowed to pressure from student media this afternoon and have released a confidential report on the state of mental health services on campus. In a move understood to be unprecedented, […]

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What To Do About a Problem Like the Musical Episode?

Musical episodes (of non-musical TV) are God’s gift to television. They are silly, incredibly fun to watch, and there is nothing better than having your favourite characters serenade you with their beautiful […]

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Lecturer slams Raymond Burton Library renovation

The university has come under fire for its failure to properly consult the arts and humanities departments in its decision to renovate the Raymond Burton Library. Over Easter, the library was closed […]

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THAT’S MAD: £5 for every meal as campus accommodation prices soar

Students living in the cheapest catered accommodation on campus will see prices increase by a whopping £630 in 2016/17. This is a massive increase on previous years – based on the cheapest […]

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University Challenge captain thanks “tremendous” student support as Peterhouse push York out

York were knocked out in the semi-final round of University Challenge tonight, as Peterhouse College, Cambridge won a fiercely fought match, 145-100. York took an early lead as Peterhouse floundered, going into […]

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Ashley Reed resigns as YUSU LGBTQ officer

Ashley Reed, one of the two new YUSU LGBTQ officers, resigned this evening after allegedly facing persistent harassment. Reed and fellow officer Jaz Liddell Millar began serving as officers only a week […]

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University Challenge team sweep to semi-finals in sensational victory over Imperial College

York swept to a sensational victory in University Challenge tonight, beating out Imperial College London for a space in the semi-finals. The final score of 260-135 means York will join the […]

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REVIEW: ComedySoc’s Women’s Show

This week as part of FemFest 2016 ComedySoc put on their annual women’s show. I was both nervous and excited going into the evening – would this prove once and for all […]

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Valentine’s Day advice from SCENE

University is honestly one of the most confusing times of your life. You're thrown together with a bunch of people you don't know, you've got a reading list longer than your arm, […]

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Voluntourism isn’t helping anyone

Dianne Apen-Sadler explains why ‘voluntourism’ – going abroad to volunteer – isn’t helping anyone

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