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Posted on May 22, 2018

with graduation on the horizon, our sub-editors say goodbye

This year’s sub-editors reflect on their experience as they prepare to leave York St John. Continue reading “with graduation on the horizon, our sub-editors say goodbye”

Posted on April 24, 2018January 8, 2019

in defence of romance: an audience with ‘jessica gilmore’

By Tia Byer

Sub-editor Tia Byer reports on ‘The Art of Romance Today’ event, featuring York St John’s very own Mills & Boon author Jessica Thompson, and panel participants Drs Naomi Booth and Anne-Marie Evans.

Continue reading “in defence of romance: an audience with ‘jessica gilmore’”

Posted on March 24, 2018

on the power of poetry: an evening with rupi kaur

By Jenna Houston

Current student Jenna Houston reflects on a poetry reading with bestselling poet Rupi Kaur. Continue reading “on the power of poetry: an evening with rupi kaur”

Posted on March 12, 2018September 18, 2018

defining humanity: mary shelley and the shape of water

by Charlotte Stevenson

Picture the scene: it’s late, dark and stormy. Somewhere far from here, Victor Frankenstein has finished putting together the pieces of his creation and with the smallest flicker of a yellow eye, he’s done it – he has conquered the mystery of human life! Continue reading “defining humanity: mary shelley and the shape of water”

Posted on March 2, 2018September 18, 2018

English Literature Research Showcase

Current student Tom Young reports and reflects on the English Literature Research Showcase from early February. Continue reading “English Literature Research Showcase”

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