A group of York students has won the opportunity to have their very own I-phone application developed after winning The App Challenge final, held at the Ron Cooke Hub on Wednesday, January 18.
YUSU Welfare officer Bob Hughes has warned students to be vigilant after a student loans phishing scam has been revealed.
Her Majesty the Queen will be visiting York on Maundy Thursday, 5th April, as part of the 800th anniversary of York’s Charter for the traditional “Royal Maundy” ceremony.
A flood caused by a heating system “failure” forced the university IT services to shut down many essential systems on Sunday night, causing problems for many students on the eve of their exams and assignment due-dates.
Feargus Hosking-Jervis, who understands how the JCRC operates and how the college works with YUSU after being environment and campaigns rep, said as chair he would give blocks an events budgets to “create an event where two or more floors can bond… to improve block spirit, which in turn helps college spirit”.
His other aims include offering free food at Vanbrugh events, setting a £20 cap on Freshers’ fortnight tickets, introducing study groups, keeping blocks like Fairfax and Wentworth E in the Vanbrugh core, and creating a college Facebook group “where all Vanbrugh members are equal to discuss events, ideas and problems”.
Hosking-Jervis added: “I’m the only candidate who offers real policies. Other candidates describe vague ideas… which are completely intangible. People should vote for me if they want to see measurable change in Vanbrugh on key issues with the experience and passion to deliver the great work the college does.”
Charlie Knox, last year’s Eric Milner B representative, is keen to put her skills and knowledge to use and her key policies include raising awareness of mental health to help the one in four students who suffers, reforming the STYC system to give better training and encourage continual participation throughout the fortnight, and pushing college activities.
Knox also aims to offer weekend trips and adventure experiences as “Vanbrugh College is one of the biggest colleges in this sense, and it is one of the only colleges that have the funds to make this possible”.
Knox added: “What separates me from the other candidates is my passion for the college and all its members. People should vote for me if they agree on my policies and feel I am the best person to chair their college. I promise to put in hard work, dedication and enthusiasm in the role, and be a friendly face.”
Adam Jerelle Lewis, who has gained experience from attending numerous JCRC meetings, told The Yorker that his aims as chair would be to publicise sports more so students can get involved very easily, and he also wants to improve inter block competitions to “make Vanbrugh a more well-knitted college”.
He added that his other priorities would be to bring Welfare officers “to you in your natural environment” where it is easier and more convenient to talk to them, to push Vanbrugh to the top of the RAG table, to reform STYC training, and to set up a music forum on the Vanbrugh website to bring musicians and producers together.
Lewis said that people should vote for him to be chair as “I feel as though as I am the most qualified to do this” and “I have proven experience in a leadership role.”
Fourth candidate Matt Stephenson insisted that not having held a position on the JCRC previously is not a disadvantage: “I am hugely passionate about Vanbrugh, as shown by all of the inter-college events I competed in, and I think that having a fresh face in the committee will be very beneficial.”
His policies are promoting college sport societies to “help them to be as successful as possible”, promoting music societies so all students can participate, and ensuring V-Bar becomes a successful hub for the college. He also wants to fight for a 24-hour porter service “to create the safest and most helpful environment possible”.
Stephenson said: “I truly believe that I can improve this college for every student. I am authoritative, but I am also very approachable and will always listen to anybody's thoughts on any matter. I really care for Vanbrugh, and by voting for me you are voting for somebody who will do everything possible to ensure that this college can be as good as you deserve.”
Voting is open now on the YUSU website until Monday week 9 (December 5). You can also vote for other positions in the committee and more information can be found about these on theVanbrugh website.
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