Jacob Bassford (He/Him)

Jacob has written 39 articles for York Vision.

The University of York now has the Chance to be More Green

With Labour lifting the onshore wind ban, the University of York should build a wind farm on Campus East.

Déjà Vu Again for England in a Consecutive Euros Final Loss

Glory for Spain as they deservedly win the Euros for a record fourth time, as a Cole Palmer score was not enough for England.

Sport 2 weeks ago

‘The perfect juxtaposition of mockery and horror’: A Review of DramaSoc’s Agamemnon

Jacob Bassford reviews the Week 12 DramaSoc weekender show of Steven Berkoff's Agamemnon, directed by Miranda Mufema, for SCENE.

Stage 2 months ago

Sunday at Roses: Men’s Rugby 1st

Lancaster Blitzkrieg in the Second Half leads to thumping win over York to finish Roses 2024

Sport 2 months ago

Saturday at Roses: Open Tennis

Jacob Bassford covers Open Tennis at Roses

Sport 3 months ago

Round-up of Roses: Day 3

The final day of Roses saw exciting wins, energetic crowds and the long awaited appearance of the sun!

Sport 3 months ago

Round-up of Roses: Day 2

Here's a round-up of the action on Day Two of Roses, with York suffering some heavy losses that makes a Roses loss all but certain

Sport 3 months ago

Round-up of Roses: Day 1

Here's a round-up of all the action from Day 1 of Roses 2024, with Lancaster in a fifteen-point lead after Friday night

Sport 3 months ago

ShakeSoc’s Spring Showcase: An evening of love and laughter

SCENE visited Micklegate Social on Sunday night to watch ShakeSoc’s latest feat: their inaugural Spring Showcase.

Stage 3 months ago

4th Consecutive Varsity Win for York

York Sport Union resoundingly beat the collegiate sides of Team Durham in Varsity 2024

Sport 4 months ago

So, What is League of Pigs?

Jacob Bassford summarises what on earth is this new Youtube sensation is called League of Pigs?

Sport 5 months ago

Gripping, Humorous and Dark

Jacob reviews Rope for SCENE.

Stage 5 months ago

Sabbs Accuse BUCS of “Mass Transphobia”

President of the Sport Union Tanisha Jain, and YUSU President, Pierrick Roger, have openly attacked British Universities and Colleges Sport – the governing body of higher education sport in the U.K. – […]

Sport 6 months ago

YUSU Strike Back: 66 and 67 Buses to Be Free on Campus Again

YUSU have reached a provisional agreement with First Bus York and the University to return free bus services between campuses for the 66 and 67 buses

News 6 months ago

“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

Food 10 months ago

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?

Sport 12 months ago