A new 500+ capacity event space has been created at the University of York to house the long awaited “welcome week” for incoming Freshers. Permanent outdoor additions will also be
A new 500+ capacity event space has been created at the University of York to house the long awaited “welcome week” for incoming Freshers. Permanent outdoor additions will also be
Let’s be real, it was always going to be rough: financial uncertainty, an official end to opportunities to move frictionlessly to the EU (unless you are one of the lucky
The idea of having more transparency with YUSU is maybe the single oldest idea that any student politician could think of. Every election has the ‘T word’ thrown around like
Here we are then. That all important date is coming up very soon, and we had best be prepared for it. December 12: Bill Nighy’s birthday. What a man. Absolutely
It’s November. The clocks have gone back. The Christmas lights have been switched on. Winter is well and truly upon us… and it’s just a bit shit, isn’t it? When
A guide to finding mask safety. A few months ago, the idea of wearing a mask into shops and on public transport was not something that had ever occurred to
I’m back again testing out more “miracle” hair products! (If you haven’t already read it, here’s my last article on Function of Beauty shampoo and conditioner.) Since last time, I
“How has quarantine been?” Many people have asked me this question, and I would say that it has highlighted many things that make up my identity. These are my faith,
Air Quality News magazine last week published an interview with Professor Alistair Lewis, professor of atmospheric chemistry at the University of York, regarding his research into air pollution in the
5G (fifth-generation) is the newest and most talked about advancement in communications technology. It will allow us all to access the internet and various services faster than ever before. In
Doomsday narratives surround artificial intelligence. But what should we really worry about: enslavement by robotic overlords, or the gap of global inequality widening ever more? Bee Taylor, an Electronic Engineering
My first encounter with Harry Baker came amid a pandemic of TED Talks. As the new fashion, they infected and forced their way into each tutor period, each PSHE. His
Nimona Aberra re-evaluates how Britain’s involvement in the Slave Trade is still felt today. It was only in 2015 that UK taxpayers paid off government debt to compensate British slave-owners
After the cancellation of this year’s Roses tournament between York and Lancaster due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the student unions of both universities were able to organise a virtual
This morning, I shot one stone with another from fifty yards and, unironically, celebrated à la Freddie Flintoff in a way I haven’t done since my first and only goal
There is a point in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga where the main character starts to insult a group of Americans. “We hate that you are here, so why
An insider’s view from the most recent Press and Publicity Officer and Media Officer. York Student Cinema preserves its reputation as the No.1 cheapest cinema in York, offering the most
Since the first previews of the show back in 2015, Lin- Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton has been captivating its audiences. A musical about one of the founding fathers of America seems
Quarantine is a boring business. Unless you happen to be a creative genius and can find inventive new ways to entertain yourself, there’s not much to do. Personally, I’m not
Modern times have seen something of a vinyl renaissance. The trend of listening to music in its most tangible format has been nostalgic for older generations, and a fresh experience
For as long as they can remember, siblings George and Holly Brandon (pictured) have been playing folk music together. Painted Sky has only recently emerged as a duo in the
Reading is a fantastic form of relaxation and escapism; delving into an interesting read on an evening is a poignant moment of calm before sleep. As a child, I was
For most of us, lockdown has meant a bewildering onslaught of free time that seems to stretch on for ages. We don’t know what to do with the newfound space
A University of York academic has given evidence in a House of Lords report that calls for the regulation of video game loot boxes. The House of Lords Gambling Committee
10am. Boredom had already struck. My brother and I decided to start the most challenging and unexpected journey of all; we began the jigsaw that had been collecting dust on
My queerness is a fundamental part of who I am and how I see myself, and this Pride Month is the first in many years that I’ve been questioning my
Quarantine came as a surprise for the most part, and many of us are away from friends, family or significant others. Here are a few tips for maintaining a healthy
Realising you have to fend for yourself at university is undoubtedly daunting for the majority of students who have grown up on mum’s famous lasagne or dad’s wonderous chilli con
If you (like me) panic bake in a global pandemic, you will have noticed that in ASDA and Waitrose alike, there are key baking ingredients missing. What are we to
Whilst the pandemic is still ongoing, borders are slowly beginning to reopen, and travel is becoming more and more of an option for people in the UK over this summer.
It was 7am on a frosty Friday morning. The sun had barely begun to peek over campus west, students were still asleep in their beds, and I was legging it