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.
The World Naked Bike Ride begins at 6:00pm tonight starting from Memorial Gardens and will see an invasion of Micklegate during the one hour ride.
Jesse Shust, a York graduate and one of the organizers said: “Last year we had 62 riders, some partially clothed and some fully naked. This year we’re expecting over 100 so riders should become more anonymous.”
The ride hopes to raise awareness of “car culture” and dependency on oil, with its harmful effects on the environment. Now in its second year for York, the 5 mile route will be stewarded by cycle-police at major junctions, although roads will not be completely closed-off.
Shust said: “Last year one or two people found it offensive and covered their eyes and the eyes of their children, which is understandable. But on the whole most people supported the ride. Kids are exposed to bodies being sexualized all the time which is much more dangerous than a friendly, casual ride.”
Kids are exposed to bodies being sexualized all the time which is much more dangerous than a friendly, casual ride.
This year the World Naked Bike Ride organisation is hoping to follow up the ride with more direct action. Part of their campaign is to get York among other cities to have “cycling zones” and two-way cycling lanes.
If you would like to take part in the ride then go to Memorial Gardens at 5:00pm today. Riders do not have to ride fully naked but can wear as much or as little as they like. To find out more contact Jesse Shust himself at 07814 587361. Alternatively visit York Naked Ride.
