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Amandaland: the spin-off that shines on its own

As a huge fan of the BBC’s hit comedy Motherland, I was admittedly apprehensive at the news of a spin-off based on the show’s most divisive mum Amanda. Although she is undoubtedly a hilarious character, she’s not exactly a fan favourite the way Julia, Kevin, and Liz are. I know that when Amandaland was announced, I was at least slightly disappointed. After all, spin-offs are never as good as the original, are they?But to my amazement, Amandaland took me completely by surprise. The s...

Student protest ‘a gathering of immature individuals’ say York Reform Society - Nouse

By Emily Stevens

On 1 February, students gathered in protest against Reform UK’s far-right policies on the night of the York Reform UK Society’s inaugural dinner.
The protest was sparked by the announcement that controversial Reform MP Richard Tice would be speaking at the event.
The protest against the Reform event lasted for several hours. Protesters were armed with signs which read “Stop Reform UK”, “Refugees w...

Universities call for changes to maintenance support - Nouse

By Emily Stevens

Universities across the UK are calling for changes to the maintenance loan system. On 4 December 2024, an open letter was sent to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on behalf of students across the country.
The letter expresses concerns about the “gaps in maintenance support”, highlighting that on average, the maintenance loan falls short by £504 a month so the proposed £414 a year increase “does little to...

Severe cuts leaving college life “bottom of the barrel” - Nouse

By Emily Stevens

It is no secret that the University has reported serious financial cutbacks in the last year, as have several other higher education institutions across the UK. In the midst of staff and budget cuts, Nouse spoke to students, including those involved in college leadership, to learn how these changes are affecting the University’s collegiate system.
All students who spoke to Nouse have been kept ano...

Labour’s Autumn Budget 2024: How will it affect students? - Nouse

By Emily Stevens

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has released the Autumn 2024 Budget, which is the first since Labour’s landslide victory in July. But how will it impact students?
Don’t panic. Nouse has compiled a list of all the changes that will directly affect you.
National Minimum Wage will increase.
The Chancellor announced that the National Minimum Wage for 18-20-year-olds will initially be increasing by 16.3%, rai...

Review: Butch-Femme Camp at the Norman Rea Gallery - Nouse

By Emily Stevens

On Thursday 21 March, the university’s student-run Norman Rea Gallery hosted “Butch-Femme Camp”, an exhibition organised by one of Muse’s own Arts Editors, Elena Savvas, in collaboration with Butch-Femme Press. The event was advertised as “a queer extravaganza, featuring poetry, art and creative discussion”, and it certainly did not disappoint. It was a fantastic celebration of queer culture and s...

David Hockney ‘Drawing from Life’ Exhibition Review - Nouse

By Emily Stevens

As the winter break drew to a close, my family and I decided to head into London for the day to visit the David Hockney ‘Drawing from Life’ exhibition, before I returned to university. The exhibition was first opened in 2020 but was cut short after only a few weeks due to the pandemic. In 2023, it reopened at the National Portrait Gallery featuring new portraits, composed by Hockney in 2021 and 20...