City councillor and human rights activist Marielle Franco (38) was shot dead on 18th March 2018 in Rio de Janeiro, only a month after President Michel Temer had signed a decree […]
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York Vision’s award-winning reputation false, claims Lemon Press Editor
York Vision is not the UK’s most-awarded student newspaper, according to an extraordinary online article penned by the Editor of The Lemon Press. Henry Dyer, Editor of The Lemon Press and Third Year student […]
“We must educate ourselves” on racial privilege, YUSU President writes in response to PTO’s criticism
The President of the University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) has written a response to an incoming Part-Time Officer who criticised the election of a white former college chair as […]
Students react to 2018 Officer Elections
Students at the University of York have reacted to the results of the 2018 Officer Elections at the University of York Students’ Union. Some students drew attention to the new […]
“Embarrassing”: revived York Vision angers alumni and readers
This week’s edition of York Vision, the first printed edition for over half a year, has received much criticism from its former editors, current members of campus media and other readers. The troubled […]
New YUSU BAME Officer criticises election of “another white cisgender college chair” to President role
An incoming Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Officer of the University of York Students’ Union (YUSU), elected less than a week ago, has attacked “those who trade on their race […]
James Durcan wins YUSU President role in 2018 Officer Elections
James Durcan has become President of the University of York Students’ Union for the 2018/2019 academic year. Durcan, a former Chair of James College, defeated fellow students Hector Macduff, Has’san Suhail […]
2018 YUSU Election Results Night – Liveblog!
The Yorker is Hendrix Hall tonight to liveblog the YUSU Officer Election results.
Fire at Micklegate Pub
The beginnings of a fire incident last night in Micklegate came through at around 10pm. Spotted were, one police car, one ambulance and three fire engines sighted at a location […]
Need for YUSU reform is clear
Last night saw the highly anticipated Big Student Debate in Hendrix Hall, where all candidates running for YUSU (University of York Student’s Union) prepared a one minute manifesto speech and […]