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What to consider when running a car whilst at University
You’ve passed your test, it was the most stressful thing you’ve ever done, you’ve got your first car, it’s your pride and joy and of course you want to take […]
York Student launches Green Party Councillor Campaign
Are the University, YUSU (York University Student Union) and the City of York doing enough for climate change? I met and interviewed Patrick Thelwell, a second year Politics and International […]
Proposed shorter university courses to help cut costs for students
Two-year degree courses have been proposed by the Universities Minister, Sam Gyimah. The plans would see students paying £22,000 for two years of study instead of the currently capped £27,750 […]
Thousands of students a target of tax scams, warns HMRC
Thousands of University students could be at risk of targeted attacks by scammers using fake tax refunds to steal money and personal details, warn HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). […]
Introducing Our New Sponsors: The York Dungeon!
An exclusive discount that you won’t want to miss. We have some very exciting news at The Yorker. One of York’s most popular visitor attractions is collaborating with The Yorker […]
Is Contemporary Feminism enough?
With rising gender pay gaps, lack of women CEO’s, a weak Prime Minister who claims she is a feminist by just being a woman and the still ever dominant male led […]
Album review: “VI” by You Me At Six
An ode to youth, spontaneity and recklessness, the latest You Me At Six album, VI is a capsule of nostalgia resurfacing lost feelings tainted by adulthood. Upon listening, teenage feelings of angst […]
The Year Abroad: Don’t judge Paris by its cover
Most language students eagerly await the mythical Year Abroad, it’s the hot topic around the language department. It’s a year that allows us to be a bit snobby towards the […]
York Streetwise team launched to improve safety on streets of York
The University of York has launched the York Streetwise team that will patrol key residential areas on Wednesday and Sunday nights from 10pm to 4am. The scheme aims to improve […]