Jacob Bassford (he/him)

Jacob has written 25 articles for York Vision.

“An absolute treat!” Rio Steakhouse Launch Night Review

Vision's Jacob Bassford, and other members of University student media, attends the exciting launch night of the new Rio Steakhouse

2 months old

Could Cricket’s Barmy Army fan culture be the way forward for all English sport?

With dreary renditions of our uninspiring anthem or profanity-laden chants, could other team sports benefit from a bit of Barmy Army spirit from the Cricket?

5 months old

Another Collegiate Sporting Success Story: Constantine Rounders

Vision interviews the key people behind Constantine Rounders league-winning team

4 months old

Hes East Women’s Rugby: “I couldn’t be prouder”

Before the start of this academic year, a group of East Campus girls got together and formed Heslington East Women’s RFC, meaning that the University has three functioning collegiate women’s rugby sides, […]

5 months old

An Outstanding Achievement in Theatre-Making: York Theatre Royal’s Sovereign Review

Vision's Jacob Bassford and Suzannah Binns review the Wednesday night showing, performed at King's Manor

5 months old

Marking and Assessment Boycott: Open Letter by Students sent to Vice Chancellor

The nationwide Marking and Assessment Boycott called by the UCU has continues

5 months old

Why I Will Never Consider Djokovic to be the Greatest

"Sportspeople are remembered for so much more than just records, it is the manner of their victories."

5 months old

University of York to host the England Wheelchair Rugby League team

The University, along with York Knights RFLC, to host an open training session of the World Cup champions!

6 months old

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How to Talk About York’s Past: The Uncomfortable York Tour

Vision was invited to a test guide tour of the more difficult and uncomfortable history behind York's historic sites ahead of the York Festival of Ideas

6 months old

Plenty of Quality in Quality Street!

A local and meaningful authentic production, combining good humour and wit, and acting aplenty in this retelling of the Regency era play Quality Street.

7 months old

Do We Even Need a Coronation?

Are times really that different from 1953?

7 months old

Roses Roundup: Another Lancaster Win

A round-up of Roses 2023, which saw York lose at home for the first time in 3 decades

7 months old

UCU Votes to Continue Industrial Action in a Marking Boycott

University and College Union members to have a marking and assessment boycott starting from the 20th April

8 months old

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, We Kinda Love You… Review

Jacob Bassford and Katie Leckey review York Stage's production of the classic musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

8 months old

Constantine President on the future of college sport

Jacob Bassford interviews Constantine President Tim Woodford on trying to create a successful collegiate sporting brand...

8 months old

We Need to Start Calling out the Dire State of Rugby Punditry

After the conclusion of the 2023 Men’s Six Nations, Jacob Bassford calls for an urgent rethink of its TV Coverage

9 months old