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'Dyls' Changes Hands After 12 Years

On Sunday 21 April, Dyls cafe threw a party in the park to celebrate the end of its current ownership. The ‘Last Dance’ ran from 4pm–late and involved free Cresci’s pizza, live music and 10% off drinks.

Dyls is a cafe and bar situated in a Grade II-listed bridge motor house on Skeldergate Bridge with four quirky rooms and a terrace overlooking the River Ouse. Jan Dyl opened the cafe in 2012 along with family members, and the business has been in their hands up until now.

On 10 April, Jan...
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In Defence of BookTok: Why it Doesn't Deserve the Backlash

In March, I noticed a particular video on TikTok was garnering a lot of attention from the BookTok community. The video, posted by a user named Daisy, commenced with text that read “I’ll never forgive TikTok for what it’s done to literature.” A provocative opening gambit, that’s for sure. Next, she decried the platform for promoting “generic genre[s]” such as “good girl/bad boy” and “mafia boss”, before concluding the video with a courageous statement: “I miss when literature actually meant some
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‘I loved the smell of tear gas in the morning’: Former Ukrainian Ambassador Gives Talk at University of York

On Tuesday 27 February, former British ambassador to Ukraine Leigh Turner delivered a talk at the University of York. In light of his upcoming book, Lessons in Diplomacy, Turner’s speech was based around a number of central lessons learnt throughout his career as both a diplomat and an ambassador, interspersed with anecdotes and personal experiences.

Hosted by Nouse Political Editor Tom Lindley, Turner delivered his talk to members of Nouse, the University’s Ukrainian Society, and the York...
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An Argument for the Ban on Disposable Vapes

Recently it was announced by the government that disposable vapes are to be banned in England, Scotland and Wales.

For many university students, this is probably horrendous news.

I have never personally partaken in the fad of vaping (disposable or otherwise), but I know many people who will miss standing in the smoking area of Salvation or Flares with a cherry-flavoured device in hand.

Once an avid social smoker, I can't say that I miss the feeling of nicotine filling my lungs whilst four vod
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Are New Year's Resolutions a Thing of the Past?

Traditionally, January 1 tends to bring with it not only the excitement of a new year, but a bucket list full of self-improvements. The most common amongst these is: to lose weight, travel more, save money, cut down on drinking and make time for family. But in recent years, have we seen a drop in the amount of people making (let alone sticking to) New Year’s resolutions?

For 2024 I made three resolutions, which are written up on a virtual sticky-note on my computer home screen lest I forget...
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Fix First Win: First Bus Bring Back Free Zones Between University Campuses

On 25 January, YUSU Wellbeing Officer Hannah Nimmo announced on Instagram that her ‘Fix First’ campaign had won. As of 5 February, the free zone of the 66 and 67 First Bus services will be restored, as well as a reduced single fare buffer zone.
Both the 66 and 67 run from the York Sport Village to the York Railway Station. In September 2023, First Bus disposed of the free zones between East and West Campus and replaced them with the C1 and C2 services. These free buses run exclusively around...
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The Boys in the Boat: Slow and Steady, But Still Enjoyable

As a new member of the University of York Boat Club, one who has yet to shake off the shiny new feeling of sitting in an ‘eight’ for the first time, it’s no surprise that I was eager to drag my friends to the cinema to watch The Boys in the Boat.

George Clooney’s latest directorial project depicts the true story of the University of Washington’s junior men’s crew qualifying for (and ultimately winning) the 1936 Berlin Olympic games.

The action kicks off when the University announces that their
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YUSU campaign for £1 million in support of cost-of-living crisis

YUSU President Pierrick Rogers and Wellbeing Officer Hannah Nimmo have campaigned for £1 million from the University of York to support students during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

YUSU has set up various initiatives since summer 2023 in support of the cost-of-living crisis, including cheap campus meals and the Fruit and Root scheme. The money has come from the University as a result of four months of campaigning and lobbying.

YUSU have provided a full breakdown of the areas in which the
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The Pedestrianisation of York

We live in an age of walkable cities. The word ‘walkable’ has seen an increase of around 160 percent since1800, and has been on a steady incline since the 1990s. The benefits of walkable cities have been coming to light in recent years – they reduce carbon emissions, promote active living and minimise road accidents, to name a few. While it is important to note that walkable cities are not completely vehicle-free (they refer to cities whose infrastructure facilitates the accessibility of ameniti
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Nouse interviews YUSU Academic Officer Meely Doherty

On 17 November, Nouse sat down with newly-appointed Academic Officer, Meely Doherty, to ask her about her role.

What exactly does your role involve?

Unsurprisingly, the Academic Officer deals with academics! It’s assessment, feedback, timetabling, graduation issues and also employability. It means that the role tends to deal with less campaigning than some of the other SABBs [Sabbatical Officer] roles - it’s a bit more operational. I call them ‘little fires’ - we tend to deal with more departm
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Jeremy Corbyn argues for a wealth tax in latest York Dialectic Union debate

On 1 December, Jeremy Corbyn spoke at the York Dialectic Union’s final debate of the semester, arguing in favour of the motion ‘This House Would Introduce a Wealth Tax’. President Adam Moses chaired the debate in which over 350 students attended.

The proposition included Corbyn, former Leader of the Labour Party from 2015-2020 and Joe Seddon, founder of tech company Zero Gravity. The opposition consisted of Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs, a
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'It is impossible to create art without an education:' Is There Still Value in an Arts Education?

On 3 November 2023, the York Dialectic Union held their first student-only debate of the academic year (2023/2024). As proposed by president Adam Moses, speakers debated the motion ‘This House Believes There is Value in an Arts Education.’

Milo Morrod and Josh Chapman made up the proposition, whilst Henry Howard and Avvayar De Mel formed the opposition.

Morrod eloquently opened up the debate, believing a philosophical stance to be the most productive way to approach the motion. He went on to r
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‘For a long time, I lived for death’: York Dialectic Union Hosts Ex-Jihadist Speaker

On 10 October 2023, the York Dialectic Union invited Muhammad Manwar Ali to speak at their second event of the year. Ali is an ex-Jihadist who now works for the UK’s Home Office and Crown Prosecution Service. From the 1980s, he spent 15 years radicalising, recruiting and fundraising for organisations such as the Muslim Brotherhood.

The Union offered him the chance to reflect on his experiences of fighting, his reasons for turning to jihadism, and what we can do to combat the issue of radicalisa
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‘This House Believes There is Still a Case for a Conservative Government’: York Dialectic Union’s First Debate of the Year

On 6 October 2023, the first York Dialectic Union debate of the academic year took place. Hosted in the University’s Berrick Saul building, the motion ‘This House Believes There is Still a Case for a Conservative Government’ produced fierce arguments on both sides, and gathered over one hundred spectators.

The proposition consisted of third-year History and Politics student James Clay, and Deputy Chair of the North East Young Conservatives Matthew Smith. The opposition consisted of third-year P
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The Best Pubs to get acquainted with this year in York

As a York fresher, it is undeniably one of Your most important duties to acquaint yourself with the city’s vibrant pub scene. Forget the pre-reading and unpacking for a moment – instead, rally around your most(seemingly) alcoholic new flatmates and get a bus into town.

Pubs always have been, and always will be, a cornerstone of York. One of the oldest, Ye Olde Starre Inn on Stonegate, dates all the way back to 1644. A small handful even claim to be haunted (would a well-inserted joke about spir
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University of York Shortlisted for ‘University of the Year’ Award

The University of York has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education ‘University of the Year’ award. The mark of recognition is widely referred to as ‘the Oscars of higher education.’ The nomination comes as the result of the University’s handling of the cost of living crisis.

Cost of living pressures have been rising across the UK since 2021. As a result, the University launched a number of initiatives to support affected students, including the introduction of a Cost of Living Hub, trai
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Emergency Grab Bags Installed in York City Centre

On 11 July, the City of York Council announced the implementation of emergency grab bags in York city centre.

Available via assigned staff at designated locations, the bags will provide support in the event of a terrorist attack or major incident. They are part of the Regional Protect and Prepare Group’s attempt to improve security measures in the city, and have been funded by the Safer York Partnership. Each bag includes both information and equipment designed to assist in the early stages of
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Lancaster win the Open 1's table tennis

Tensions were running high this morning as both York and Lancaster’s Open First table tennis teams warmed themselves up for Roses 2023 tournament. The promise of a fast-paced, action-packed day was kept; and, following five intense hours of play, Lancaster secured a landslide win of 14-3.

For those who aren’t sure, the rules of table tennis are fairly straightforward - players compete for the best of five games, which then earns them a set. Games are won by reaching eleven by two clear points.
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish - A Refreshing Tail

A deep-dive into the trials and tribulations of love, friendship, death, and immortality - what more could one expect from an animated comedy film about a renegade cat’s penchant for misadventure? Puss in Boots: The Last Wish tackles all of the aforementioned topics with a delightful tenderness that manages to appeal to children and adults alike.

Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) has exhausted eight of his nine lives, yet doesn’t seem to feel the weight of his reality until coming face to face w
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