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07.12.2023 / ISSUE 283
YORK’S AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER
EXCLUSIVE: York Central MP Calls for Ceasefire
SCENE Talks With Singer Tessa Rose Jackson (Someone)
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“IS THE UNI DOING ENOUGH?” Students Raise Money for Mental Health, Whilst University Support Remains “Unclear”
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“Free Fossgate!”: York Businesses Campaign for Pedestrianisation
OUR ARTS & CULTURE
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BY HANNAH WILLEY (She/Her)
W
hile students at the University of York have rallied to support mental health, the University has presented many challenges. Some students are still experiencing negative effects of the Marking and Assessment Boycott, and find themselves relying on support from fellow students rather than the University, who actually have been a cause for needing support. This time of the year already presents its challenges to everyone, but the Marking and Assessment Boycott that took place in the summer term of last academic
year has not made it any easier. Though the boycott was called off in September, the unmarked assessments from the summer have carried student anxiety across into this year. Students have received their assessments later than they were told, and some have received their results and feedback weeks later than others....
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