By Luke Snell Ack in 2018 I Attended a Lancaster Stadium – Men’S Football

Contents 2 roses: The numbers 3 interviews with YUSU and LUSU 4 Sport presidents 5-6 war of the roses: a Brief timeline 7-8 nostalgia photo gallery 9 In conversation with York mind 10 How have york’s teams tackled training in lockdown? 11 Guide to the ultimate roses feast 12 How this years’ roses will boost participation for smaller teams 13 Experiencing Lancaster roses 2018 14 The roses soundtrack

Editor’s Note: Matthew king Editor’s Note: annabel mulliner Some of you may be reading this and asking - ‘why on earth It certainly has been strange having my first Nouse production would they do a Roses supplement when both this and Roses week be entirely online, with frequent phone calls to Matt and itself is online. Firstly, I would like to express how hard it has the group chat constantly pinging back and forth with ques- been not going into the office and laying up our usual spreads. tions and collaborations. But this year has been all about per- Taking on this challenge was partially a way to fill that gap - to serverance for everyone, whether that’s at Uni or in our per- give the team a design-based project that we can all work on sonal lives. I think the Roses Unlocked tournament is a real together. Secondly, yes, Roses is different this year - we won’t testament to this, in showing students’ willingness to overcome have the usual events or the cheering from the sidelines. How- anything in our way. This supplement is designed to document ever, this is the card we’ve been dealt and we need to approach that mindset, with features covering training and boosting par- it with optimism. Either way, Roses are white - whether that be ticipation in lockdown. The lack of our ‘regular’ Roses content on York or Lancaster ground, online or in-person. This supple- has made way for MUSE’s debut within the Roses supplement, ment aims to celebrate the history of Roses and play homage with a mouth-watering food and drink guide from Lucy and to all who have worked so hard to give us it. Happy reading! some stellar playlists from Alex and Kristina to raise your spirits.

Designed and Edited by: Matthew King, Annabel Mulliner, Jonathan Wellington, Jenna Luxon and Emily Harvie. With contributions from: James Moultrie, Annabel Mulliner, Dom Smith, Emily Hewat, Elizabeth Walsh, Barney Andrews, Lucy Cooper, Molli Tyldesley, Luke Snell, Alex Thompson and Kristina Wemyss Roses photography courtesy of Luke Snell. With special thanks to Maddi Cannell, Paul McCarthy and York Mind. 1

Roses: the numbers 28 26 York uni lancaster wins wins

the year the first ever roses tournament took the amount raised in last years’ virtual roses, 1965 place. it was held in york, securing our first win which saw York win 2337 – 1971 £4883

The number of teams competing in the Pentathlon The highest average scored in 2020 Virtual Roses 30 event, which take place on the Friday of Roses Darts event, by Lancaster player Rhys Warham 72.32

The points difference between York and Lancaster The total amount of points on offer in this 50 at the 2020 Roses Cycling 5 mile time trial year’s Athletics and Running competition 14

the number of fixtures being livestreamed this the number of contests in a regular roses, making 8 year either by e-sports or ystv it the biggest varsity competition in europe 54 2

aNNABEL mULLINER SPEAKS WITH yusu sport PRESIDENT: mADDI CANNELL addi joins me over Zoom from every time.” she said. ywhere, so we aren’t campus, a place she has sorely “We have turned around a varsity forcing students to M missed over the last few months. tournament, albeit it is not as big as it would come back to York if “I’ve been at home in Essex since Christ- normally be, but it’s eight weeks and nor- they don’t want to. I mas, so this week is my first back in the mally we would have started planning Roses think that’s a real testa- office for four months and it’s really nice to in August the year before”. If anything, this ment to having to work in be on campus where things are happening,” year’s Roses Committee has had to work this new world where we’ve she revealed. both faster and more thoroughly to deliver a got the online stuff that can The tournament will use digital tournament that can be adapted last minute. assist”. assistance to broadcast a series of in-person Given the swift turnaround, G i v e n fixtures including darts and archery, along- including alumni who this climate of side fixtures that will take place entirely dig- missed out on their final students being itally. Any sporting society can put together Roses last year was just not “forgotten” and a team for the Pentathlon event, which will possible. many still dis- consist of a 5k run, a sprint, a 5-mile swim, “I’d anticipat- persed across a rowing race (via erg machine) and a 15km ed that this year would the country cycle. Digital fixtures will be individually be a normal Roses year, in different un- competed in and may include time trials, and we would have precedented with the exact details to be confirmed in been able to build situations, due course. that in somehow,” this year’s On the subject of spectatorship, Maddi explained. chosen charity, York Maddi said that “we’re going to have this There’s an obvious irony to Mind, seems incred- sort of live stream extravaganza, so every- the fact that Roses Unlocked ibly apt. “Student mental one can watch everything, and I really hope will be taking place before in-per- health I think is such a big, big is- that students are going to take advantage of son teaching returns and students are ‘al- sue at the minute,” Maddi said. “The feeling the opportunities we’ll have to screen that lowed’ back to campus on 17 May. of isolation, of feeling quite trapped in re- around campus”. Maddi described how she was ally quite small, substandard accommoda- Roses Unlocked was designed “disgusted” at the government’s tion a lot of the time with nowhere to go. to be adapted to any road- announcement, but that she I was looking at Mind’s coronavirus survey blocks in the roadmap out believed that sports and soci- the other day and it said that 73% of all stu- of lockdown, which Maddi eties are paramount during a dents had said that their mental health had emphasises was a “massive time that students have been got worse during the pandemic and I just challenge”. “We have now “forgotten by the government”. thought, that is absolutely staggering”. been through three iter- “I think we have a duty of care “That is why I’m really pleased ations of return to play, and a responsibility to ensure that we can be part of an effort that goes to- initially we were in a stage that people have fulfilling activ- wards supporting York Minds who provide system, then we moved ities to engage with beyond the such an important range of services”. to a tier system, and then classroom. The student experi- Maddi went on to point out that we moved to a step system, ence isn’t just about your degree the tournament would not be possible and none of them match up anymore, there is so much more,” without the efforts of students in adhering so we’ve had to Maddi said. to social distancing regulations, even back completely redo “I’m really proud that in autumn. “Public Health England even our we’re able to do this said it wasn’t being transmitted at Univer- proce- and I’m also real- sities in sports clubs. It shows that people dure ly proud that really want this and are being responsible to anyone ensure they don’t lose it”. can enter If anything is certain, it’s Maddi from an- and her team that has done us proud, and this weekend is sure to be a great time for all involved. 3

dOM sMITH SPEAKS WITH lUSU sport PRESIDENT: pAUL MCCARTHY aul McCarthy takes up a rather space. Coming up with this pentathlon draining cycle, only to have to wait for a sarcastic air as I ask him how he combine was the best thing. Everyone’s phone call from Lancaster to see if you’ve P feels about York’s superior record done a Zoom quiz about 100 times by won. McCarthy put that concern to bed. in Roses. now; you had to do something different.” “The stuff that student media are going to “Do you know what? I’m The competition will take do with streaming events would be awe- delighted,” he jests. As Lancaster place in both institutions this year. He some, because even if there’s no crowds, University’s sport president, much explains how Roses 2021 will people can still watch and be a part of it of McCarthy’s term has been work. “It’s going to ensure [via] our social media presence.” spent planning how on that teams who typically The conversation turns to pre- earth he and York’s have a fixture in Roses dictions of which way this year’s tourna- ex-sport president will instead be able to ment will go. “I don’t really think there’s Maddi Cannell have a fixture any sport York will dominate in,” he says could run Eu- in a variety confidently. He talks of home advantage rope’s biggest of sports, and how much of a bearing that has had inter-university competing on Roses in years gone by. “Beating York sports tourna- against each other any year is an incentive. The big thing ment during a in the pentathlon. with Roses is no one ever wins away from global pandem- It’s going to be: home. There’s no team away from home ic. ‘Who in each team this year!” I suggest the possibility that a “One does the quickest draw might therefore be the most likely of the top priori- sprint?’, ‘Who does outcome. “Yeah, probably!” ties for me and the best cycle’… So Ramping it up a notch, the Maddi this year teams will be competing fighting talk comes out as McCarthy tries was that some- against each other, but to convince me it’ll be a comfortable Lan- thing happened, not competing in their caster victory. York were comprehensive no matter what. sports. winners in 2019 — the most recent result We wanted something physical, “Obviously, there’s no travel given 2020’s cancellation due to Covid. It because everyone’s been so pent between Lancaster and York at the minute, becomes evident that it still weighs on his up and stuck inside all year. The so [we’re looking at] having the events mind. “I’m trying to think what football thought of it not happening running simultaneously. We’re planning to manager I’d channel here! We’ve got re- would have been awful – I do archery at the same time but happening venge; we’ve had revenge on our mind for would have felt like I’d have across different counties. I think we’ve two years now. Revenge is a very inspiring let students down. I think done pretty well to arrange as [much] motivational factor. There’s a will to what we’ve come out with of that as we have. win in Lancaster, and I think we’ll in the end is probably going “We’ve got to make do it. I’d rate our chances with to be the best we could the best of it. I’m excited and confidence.” I’m not sure I’m have done under the I think we are doing the buying it… circumstances.” best we can. I think people Our chat returns to McCarthy details the will get behind that. It’s the topic of York’s 28 Roses result of his and Can- gutting that it can’t be victories dating back to the nell’s regular meetings. your traditional event, but very first edition back in “We had our first regarding everything we’re 1965. Lancaster’s total tally meeting in October,” putting on, we’re going to lingers just behind with 26 he says. “The hardest make it as celebratory a titles to date. McCarthy thing was coming weekend as possible.” suggests this year might be up with an event Tracking how com- the start of a turning tide that students petitors did many miles away for Lancaster. can properly get might well have become an “Give us three years involved in, that issue given this year’s format. and it will all be different’, will feel like a Imagine finishing an utterly he says. We will see competition about that. but also won’t physically be in the same

4 Baasss How it all began in 1455

Every year without fail, we cheer for the white rose of York and boo for the red rose of Lancaster but many of us do so without actually knowing why. The roses are a long held tradition that refer to the famous ‘War of the Roses’ that lasted for nearly 40 years and founded the Tudor family of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.

It’s a complicated story that barely involves the cities of York and Lancaster at all but without it, we wouldn’t have had the chance to learn about Henry VIII’s wives in primary school and more importantly, we wouldn’t have a Roses tournament each year.

How it all began in 1455 Every year without fail, we cheer for the white rose of York and boo for the red rose of Lancaster but many of us do so without actually knowing why. The roses are a long held tradition that refer to the famous ‘War of the Roses’ that lasted for nearly 40 years and founded the Tudor family of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. It’s a complicated story that barely involves the cities of York and Lancaster at all but without it, we wouldn’t have had the chance to learn about Henry VIII’s wives in primary school and more importantly, we wouldn’t have a Roses tournament each year.

A royal Murder Mystery: Who killed the princes in the tower? However, this moment in history has become one of the most contentious as in 1483, we see Ed- ward’s sons ‘the princes in the tower’ disappear. Shakespeare decided it was Richard III, Edward’s brother, who murdered them. More recently the White Princess TV series (based on the Philippa Gregory novels) implied one prince survived and his own sister was the one who eventually murdered him. We’ll probably never know the truth.

What we do know is that this caused the Battle of Bosworth in 1495: Henry Tudor vs Richard III with an ultimate Lancastrian victory. Richard III was succeeded by Henry VII who combined the white rose of York and his new red rose of Lancaster through his marriage to Edward’s daughter. This is where we get the name ‘War of the Roses’ and where the Tudor dynasty begins.

But what about our Roses? Thankfully the origins of the tournament are much easier to follow than the 30-year war back in the 15th Century. It was the Vice-Chancellor of York, Lord James of Rusholme who suggested that York and Lancaster should have a boat race, similar to the famous Oxbridge race. In 1965, the students took this idea a step further and held a five day event with a variety of sports we see today, including a tug of war. Roses has only increased since then with the competition getting bigger each year. In 2014, for the 50th Anniversary, Lancaster created a stadium to host the opening and closing ceremonies as well as rugby and archery. In 2016, Roses even ventured into Esports in the form of League of Legends, Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. While the last two Roses have looked very different, for those of who haven’t yet managed to experience one, the constant intro- duction of new events and exciting ways to spectate should mean that great things are on their way for a competition with such an interesting (if slightly complex) history!

5 Baasss How it all began in 1455

Our story starts in 1454 with the ‘weak’ Lancaster king Henry IV, who allowed his court to descend into a bitter rivalry between his queen, Margaret of Anjou and her circle and Henry’s cousin and claimant to the throne, Richard of York. When Henry lapsed into insanity, the Earlwar of Warwick appointed Richard of York ofas Protector of the Realm.the His first act was to dismiss Lancastriansroses from court but the minute the King recovered, Athe tables had turned.brief timeline By 1455, civil war had broken out. 1455: First battle of st albans several prominent Lancastrians were killed, and york is victorious. The Duke of York briefly became York 1 Protector of the Realm again before being promptly excluded from the Royal Council. Lanc 0 York 1 1460: Battle of Wakefield Richard Duke of York was killed and succeeded by his son Edward. He crowns himself as king a few Lanc 1 months later. 1461: Battle of Towton King Henry escapes to Scotland but is eventually captured. It looks as though York has won until York 2 Warwick (the ‘Kingmaker’ who started it all) changes sides and crowns Henry as king. Lanc 1

York 3 1471: Battle of Tewksbury Edward VI is now the disputed king and Lanc 1 it looks as though the House of York has won.

1495: Battle of Bosworth Lancaster Henry Tudor vs Richard III with a Lancastrian victory. wins 6 York celebrate an overall win at 2019 home Roses York celebrate an overall win at 2019 home Roses- roses THROUGH The years... York show home spirit in Lancaster, 2018 - Luke Snell

York vs. Lancaster ultimate Frisbee 2009

Swords drawn at York, 2019 - Luke Snell Lancaster VS. York: 2016 Opening Game - James Hostford 7 York celebrate an overall win at 2019 home Roses York celebrate an overall win at 2019 home Roses-

York celebrates a darts win in 2013 - Agatha Torrance York scrum in Lancaster, 2018 - Luke Snell

Netball celebrate their victory at the 2019 Roses Opening York celebrates a win in 2017 - Maria Kalinowska Ceremony

York celebrate an overall win at 2019 Roses - Luke Snell 8

Roses Unlocked Charity Partner: In Conversation with York Mind Interview by Elizabeth Walsh eeping a check on our mental health funds raised will go towards supporting York Mind has been stu- is just as important as physical those recovering from mentally ill health dents in York who may health. Just because we can’t always but also to support wellbeing, so that peo- be from elsewhere in the Ksee a mental bruise doesn’t mean it is not ple can identify any mental health con- country or international present. Often the two can go hand in hand; cerns. students who might not sport, for example, is one of the proven ways Jenna told me that “the sooner know the charity, where it is we can look after our mental and physical people seek support the more likely they based or how to access sup- health. One of the charities helping peo- are not to hit a crisis.” Speaking up at any port. ple to look after their mental health is York point when you feel you may be starting Nouse then asked Jen- Mind, this year’s Roses charity recipient. to struggle is important and the na why she thinks it Nouse recently spoke to Jenna Goodridge, support is always there. Jen- is important now, Fundraising Coordinator at York Mind, to na summarised that: “It more than ever find out more about the important work can be really stressful , that we see they’re doing to support the people of York. at the moment to go an increase in Jenna began by sharing some stag- back into life and so mental health gering figures. Within a three month period York Mind is there funding. She at the start of lockdown York Mind sup- to help send a mes- responded ported over 1000 people. Jenna expressed sage about how to by saying that that this was a huge figure for such a short cope, and if you York Mind period compared to what she had seen be- feel that you aren’t found prior fore. York Mind are an independent local coping who to get to the pandem- charity and are responsible for raising their in touch with.” The ic people were own funding. links between sport starting to recog- In the next year they will need and improved mental nise their own mental to raise £185,000 and so every pound they health cannot be over- health and that this was can raise counts. In 2017, the last time York stated. When participating accentuated by the lock- Mind were the Roses charity recipient, the in sport people are immersed downs. Jenna noted the dou- funds raised went towards seemingly small in social interaction which has re- ble-edged sword that Covid has fa- but important things in the daily running of cently been so minimal. Jenna commented cilitated: “in a negative sense more people the charity. This includes the fact that they that “people feel included in something need our help but then in a more positive are able to fund an office space from which and feel a part of something which is mas- sense we are seeing that more people are they can undertake their work, including a sive.” Physical activity gets both the mind asking for help before reaching crisis point.” space to print their informative cards with and body moving and creates endorphins Increased funding is still needed so that the hope of reaching more people. which can make us feel better after exercise. York Mind can rise to meet this need whilst The money raised during York Mind are currently working on a still maintaining the high standards of their this year’s Roses Unlocked will new campaign that will launch services. Students can access support from go a long way in helping in May for Mental Health York Mind via their website. York Mind is a them to provide more Awareness Week. The self referral service and so you do not need vital support services. theme will be linked to go to a doctor first. The website has lots One way the mon- to nature with an em- of advice and if you are in crisis it will direct ey will be used is phasis on sport and you to help. There is an ‘I need help now towards one-to- getting out and into button’. Even if it turns out that York Mind one counselling nature. isn’t the charity that will best suit your sessions which Like many needs they can also refer you to different normally costs charities, York services if needed as well as offer advice on on average £26 Mind was hugely general wellbeing. per person for one impacted by the If you would like to get involved hour. A further way pandemic most no- and help the charity by volunteering or in which the money tably as they usually sharing their campaigns on social media will be used is to fund work as a face to face you can contact York Mind via email at young people services, charity. They initially [email protected]. There is which Jenna explains is a IMAGE CREDIT: YORK MIND faced a 14 day turn around, currently an exciting internship opportuni- massive growth sector in the offering support in person, be- ty in the process of being developed. If you charity. This will include activities fore moving entirely virtual. This has are creative and good with Indesign or Can- and back to work support for young adults, been coupled with the challenge of engag- va and would like to help with leaflet de- something that is crucial as we begin to re- ing with people who are isolated and alone. signs for new campaigns contact the email adjust to ‘normal’ life. More generally, the A main concern in particular for address for more information. 9

How have some of york’s biggest sport teams tackled training in lockdown? by barney andrews tudents’ resilience has been tested more than ever during the pandemic; cancelled events, matches and all-important regular training has been put on the backburner as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that teams have the opportunity to compete in events such as swimming, running and cycling in the Pentathlon Team Events, Nouse finds out how Women’s Rugby, Lacrosse and RowingS teams have been preparing for the much-anticipated Roses: Unlocked tournament. WOMENS’ RUGBY The 2020 Club of the Year have been training hard for Roses Unlocked. It’s safe to say they have a reason to be confident; with the 1st XV and 2nd XV having thumped Lancaster 91-0 and 87-0 respectively in 2019. History student and first team fullback Georgia Briggs is feeling optimistic and says the squad’s morale is still high despite these challenging times: “We’re a really close club anyway so use social media quite a lot but without training we’ve had to adapt our activity to mostly be online.” Workouts have been collaborative and there’s a group chat where HIIT workouts are shared. The club got innovative during the Six Nations with country-specific workouts; though the “France ‘’ and “Ireland ‘’ workouts are not for the faint hearted; they add a lunge jump per try conceded by Italy, reaching an already savagely high 80 lunge jumps. A huge motivator is still “the promise of physical games not too far away in the future.” However important sport is to so many students, the pandemic has proved that the most important outlet students have is each other. Briggs writes on her blog, “The success of the Women’s Rugby club at York doesn’t lie in our ability to dominate in BUCS or concede zero points in Roses. It lies in our players.” ROWING a TEAM The Rowing Team have not relented from their gruelling training program during lockdown. Member, Daniel Jones, offered Nouse an insight into what’s been happening whilst the club has been off the Ouse. Hundreds of hours are needed on the water to learn the very basics of rowing but eight months into the season Jones recalls “we have only had a maximum of five sessions with our boys.” To teach novices the technicalities of rowing more footage has been distributed online, concentrat- ing on building up aerobic bases and posterior chain strength. Zoom workout sessions have been the key to this. The “re- sourceful training coordinator, Charlie, has been able to translate [rowing machine] sessions into runs or cycles to target similar training zones.” This means the teams are still able to have 12 sessions a week, six of which are with other members on Zoom for team spirit. Missing their usual toga and Baywatch socials, the club has combined with Leeds and Leicester universities to put on joint circuits sessions, “meaning we can see our future competition workout live which definitely adds to your motivation.” The pandemic may have kept the rowers off the water, but it has not kept their competitive spirit at bay. The rowers are feeling confident for the 1km row (obviously), and cycling given that bikes are a useful training tool for the summer. Swimming might be more of a challenge – Jones points out “we row to stay out on top of the water not in it!”. LACROSSE second team The lacrosse team have had a busy lockdown despite gyms being closed and social activity curtailed. According to member, Libby Richardson, the club has adapted to the circumstances: “They’ve created a mixed gender lacrosse league so we can still play competitively even though BUCs isn’t on.” The club also did a “Strava running challenge against the University of Hull to raise money for the Char- lie Watkins Foundation.” Zoom has been put to good use, with the club engaging in weekly workouts and still having those vital socials to maintain team morale. La- crosse’s innovative solutions to training and morale mean that they are well placed to compete and should be feeling confident for the big weekend (30 April – 2 May). The team have been training for the pentathlon and will be gracing the grass on 22 acres from the week commencing 13 April. 10 ALL IMAGES ON PAGE LUKE SNELL

NOUSE’S GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE ROSES FEAST by lucy cooper his year, Roses will be a different experience. What would normally be a weekend of beers, sideline snacks and on-campus offerings will be a more restrained affair. In classic Covid fashion, most Roses viewing will be held online, live streamed to our laptops and across campus bars. However, this doesn’t mean there is no opportunity T to make the most of the Roses weekend. There are still plenty of options on how to hold the ultimate Roses feast legally, for your household or 5 friends outside, and ensure it’s a weekend to remember. Of course, Roses are white, so it is only right to ensure the celebratory drinks match this theme too. Although it might not feel particularly tropical in York at the end of April, this is the perfect time to bring out the Pina Colada cocktail, to truly impress your friends with your endless dedication to York. If that pineapple goodness doesn’t quite take your fancy, or if that Puerto Ri- can holiday taste seems like too much of a stretch for when you’re hiding in the kitchen from the rain, any lemon juice/lemonade drink can bring a touch of white to the affairs. A particular one to note is the White Lady cocktail – just whack some gin, Cointreau and lemon juice into a glass to heighten the classiness of any proceedings. However, for any good celebratory event, punch should at least make an appearance on the brainstorming list, even if it means sporting the enemy red. Popularised recently by TikTok, people across the globe are experimenting with this drink as old as time. Grab a massive bucket (or empty plastic box if you want the full TikTok experience) and fill it with which- ever drinks you fancy. A few bottles of Vodka, Sourz, Smirnoff Ice and lemonade should all make an appearance. Perhaps you could keep with a certain theme, adding pink lemonade, pink gin, and even some pink Hooch. One great tip is to add some frozen fruit to your concoction – not only do you get the health and taste benefits of adding some berries, but it will keep the punch cooler for longer! As Roses is a more relaxed affair this year, you now have more time to prepare the perfect feast to enjoy after watching a tense live streamed fixture. Of course, YUSU venues will be serving food and drink like always, but if you decide to stay at home or in the garden, this is a perfect opportunity to go all out. The essential note for any sports-watching delicacy is ease – anything you can rustle up quickly in between fixtures is perfect for the occasion. One of my recent favourite discoveries is that of baguette pizzas. They’re super quick and easy to make; all you need is a baguette, some tomato puree (and passata if you have it) and toppings. Bake the baguettes for about 12 minutes, half them length- ways and give them another five minutes before topping them with the tomato puree and toppings. Then whack them in the oven for another six minutes or so, until the cheese is golden. Easily done in the half-time of an event, this is a great one for all the party-goers to get involved with. A great way of continuing the red/white colour theme into the food is to try some snacks on a stick! It might not be appearing on any Michelin star menus, but nothing beats a quick and easy mix of flavours. A timeless classic, tomato and mozzarella are perfect together, and are great little appetizers bound to impress. If you fancy adding some fruit to the mix, why not make some melons on a stick? Try watermelon and cantaloupe melons for the perfect York/Lancaster display. For dessert, in keeping with our red and white spectacle, it would be wrong to forget about the endless opportunities that strawberries and cream can bring. Popularised by Wimbledon, this summer snack will fit perfectly into our Roses menu. If you are feeling especially extravagant, why not go for some strawberry meringues? They only require egg whites and caster sugar to make, but meringue nests can be found in most supermar- kets if you’re strapped for time or meringue-making expertise. Top them with whipped cream and strawberries or raspberries, and you have a perfect little dessert. I, for one, shall be indulging in them this Roses. Of course, the main thing for this Roses is to spend it (safely) with good friends, and make the most of a slightly unusual year! Happy feasting. 11 IMAGE CREDITS (TOP TO BOTTOM)- RAWPIXEL.COM, SILVO, MR.TINDC. how this years’ roses has the chance to boost participation for smaller teams by molli tyldesley his year, York will ‘host’ Roses to form committees: York’s Archery So- of the societies that are on offer and to Unlocked. Although not entirely ciety expects to be able to fill just five attract new membership. Supporting T online like Virtual Roses, this of its usual 11 committee positions. York’s teams is also an opportunity to tournament still looks different to the The danger is that some boost the morale of our sports societies usual competition. But the good news societies will fail to form committees after a challenging year, and show them is the changed format of Roses offers at all and could end up folding. that the student population is behind an opportunity to level the playing field Losing societies completely would them. Although we may not be able to (pardon the pun!) of university sports. be devastating, not only for those cheer them on from the sidelines, we For popular sports like rugby, specific sports, but for the univer- can support York’s teams by streaming netball and football, the cancellation sity and its students in general. Roses from our living rooms, or watch- of training and competitive matches Universities should be commit- ing over a pint in The Forest. due to Covid restrictions has of course ted to diversity and inclusivity, Of course, sports teams are been deeply frustrating. However, and having a wide range of sports not just about being competitive. The these sports remain immensely pop- societies for people to participate President of York’s Archery Society, ular, being both watched and played in is a fundamental part of this. Tara Course, told Nouse that “the by hundreds of students before they Fortunately, this is archery team is more than a sport and even come to university. These where Roses Unlocked comes committee members. It’s a unique little clubs always attract a lot of mem- in. The new format of the tour- family. We have each other’s backs and bers, and therefore the impact nament is a brilliant opportuni- even through lockdown have managed of lockdown should not be too ty for sports that are currently to keep in touch. It’s great to be a detrimental to them. considered ‘minority’ sports part of such a lovely group of In contrast, for those sports to gain exposure. While people”. As well as being good that are perhaps ‘lesser-known’, popular contact sports are for our health, sport has an the impact of the pandemic unable to go ahead, instead important social element. Being has been much more pro- replaced by competitive part of a team creates a sense of nounced. For example, in an triathlons, sports that can belonging and camaraderie, as well average year, York’s Archery be done in a socially dis- as being an excellent way to make Society has over 120 mem- tanced way and new friends to go to Salvos with bers. So far this year, they over the inter- when the clubs open! have just 23. net, like archery, For those of us who Unlike football and are now the big fixtures. aren’t interested in being part netball, archery is a sport “We are really of a sports team, the Roses that a lot of people will looking forward to bringing weekend is still an opportu- not get the chance to everyone back together. nity to come together and feel try until they come to Roses is a fantastic oppor- part of a community. It has university. However, tunity for our members to not been as easy over the past due to lockdown let loose a little and really academic year because of the restrictions over the enjoy the day and the sport lockdown restrictions, but this past year, many stu- we love!” - Archery Club is the first step on the road dents - first years President, Tara Course back to normal student life. and older students `Sport really does have the alike - have not ability to bring people had the same together, and while Roses opportunities Unlocked may not be quite as a normal as big or well-known as cohort to get the Olympics or the World involved. The Cup, here at Nouse, we truly lack of mem- believe that in the same way bership has those events unite us as a the knock country, Roses can unite us on effect of This year’s Roses is an as a university - something making it opportunity to remind the which is needed now more difficult student population IMAGE CREDIT: LUKE SNELL than ever before. 12 reporting from the enemy’s camp: experiencing lancaster roses 2018 by luke snell ack in 2018 I attended a Lancaster stadium – men’s football. The grandstands gathered for such a small Roses event as a first year student quickly filled up, with dance troops keep- sports team at such a large B – my first ever Roses – doing pho- ing the crowd entertained until it was time. tournament. People who tography for Nouse. The spirit and event Both teams took position on the pitch had never heard of squash itself starts much closer to the home: the ready for kick off. York gained the upper before turned out, eager not bus. To ensure full coverage of the week- hand in the first half, the away crowd erupt- only to learn a bit about the end the first bus leaves early in the morning with each goal, leaving the home team game, but more importantly ing, sometime around seven AM. This drowned out. Unfortunately it was not to to cheer on the York team, ul- leads to the two typical types last; early on in the second half timately leading to York taking of students on the jour- Lancaster equalised the home all the points for squash. ney across; those who scoreline, eventually As the day drew to a wanted to sleep the taking the lead and close, Lancaster sealed their vic- whole way and subsequently win- tory with a day to spare – though wake up in Lan- ning the match. not a surprise as they were the caster, and As the final home team, carrying on the tradi- those who whistle blew tion of the home team advantage. could not the Lancaster And so with this in mind, we all went wait to arrive. crowd flood- back to our common room. Here, the ed the pitch, In true York style, the crowds gathered York spirit the York once again to make as much noise as truly starts crowd slightly possible for the final day of the tourna- to take shape, less enthusias- ment. This increased support helped to with chants tic. This mood propel the away team to their best day of emanating from was not to last. the tournament, bringing in a good haul the back of the Saturday saw of points and lessening the blow of overall bus, working their a new day, and defeat. The men’s rugby closed the tourna- way down, building new chances for the ment with yet another disappointing end into their final crescen- York team to lift their – a Lancaster victory. do as the bus pulls up to spirit. And lift their spirit The overall highlight of the week- Lancaster uni (an out of tune they certainly did. Though York end was the team spirit. It was often easy to crescendo, but a crescendo nonetheless). trailed by 62 points and Lancaster a mere forget that York were the away team, the As the teams piled out of the 50 points from the win, it soon became enthusiasm and chants easily drowned out bus, the eager York team were met by a apparent on Saturday morning that overall the home team. It was this team spirit that grandstand surrounding the football pitch. victory was perhaps not quite a s ensured that everyone could get involved, Three temporary grandstands surrounded viable as York once and that every competitor - whether they the pitch, with a sweeping bank providing believed. Did won their event or not - felt like a huge part views of the pitch from the remaining side. this damp- of the team. So here’s to Roses The first thing to do when arriving was to en the York in 2022, another year drop our bags off. The teams slept in lec- spirit? Did away in Lancaster. ture theaters, and the lucky few from stu- this mean Let us go back, let dent media got our own common room to York gave us show them how work from. up? Abso- York competes, and With bags dropped off, pro- lutely not! To let us once again grammes read through and a plan for the make up for this drown them out! In weekend created, it was time to explore and – let’s be honest the meantime, let us get to work. Lancaster not only brought embarrassing – de- make it a hat trick of in a temporary stadium for the event, but feat, York became the York victories. Let’s also created their own ‘Roses village’ with gobbiest crowd known to make roses white plenty of different types of food to last the mankind, perhaps with again for an- weekend, stalls selling Roses merchandise the simple goal of being other year. and plenty of volunteers to help guide you heard all the way back on round the event. Much like York, Lancas- home territory. ter’s Roses is spread throughout the cam- Not only was I pus, with the majority of the events taking there as a photographer, place at the stadium with the sports centre but also as a competitor, next door. playing for the men’s squash After a full first day of shooting, it team. Never before had I was time for the opening ceremony in the seen such a crowd

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The Roses Soundtrack Roses are white thing that will get everyone up on their great tunes and a nice bit of symmetry at feet and moving (even if it is in their the midway mark. by alex thompson living room). This is followed up with the A Yorkshire playlist wouldn’t be hen the Arctic Monkeys first anthemic ‘I Predict A Riot’ from Leeds lads complete without some classic 80s tunes, exploded onto the scene in the Kaiser Chiefs, and the blistering guitars and we have this in spades with ‘Don’t You 2006 with their electrify- and soaring vocals of Longpigs’ ‘She Said’. Want Me’ from The Human League and W Leeds group Gang Of Four earn ‘Tainted Love’ by Soft Cell providing a ing debut Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m their spot on this playlist one-two punch of iconic synth pop bang- Not, it was most of our with ‘Damaged Goods’, ers. These tracks are classics for a reason generation’s first taste the spiky guitars and and guaranteed to build that pre-game of what Yorkshire tight drum grooves energy. had to offer to the battling it out on this You don’t understand the lyrics, music scene. With post-punk classic. I don’t understand the lyrics but we’ve all the worldwide This is got a soft spot for Alt J’s ‘Left Hand Free’, success of the followed up by with that proper feel-good indie pop factor. Sheffield lads, it’s rising stars of the Following up this is another indie belter easy to forget that indie scene Bull from The Cribs with ‘Men’s Needs’ and the Yorkshire has a with the gorgeous brilliantly punchy ‘Take Her Back’ by the lot more to offer ‘Perfect Teeth’, Pigeon Detectives. than the Mon- taken from the York To close out our Roses Unlocked key’s discography. bands major label de- playlist it’s arguably Yorkshire’s two biggest It wouldn’t but Discover Effortless tunes, with Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Fluorescent be a Yorkshire Living that was released Adolescence’ and Pulp’s ‘Common People’ playlist without some last month. closing out with a bang. Two huge tracks classic indie, and we have I cannot say enough that you can’t help but chant along every this in an abundance. Kicking off nice things about this album so lyric to. with the ripping chords of Arctic please go give it a spin. Yorkshire’s got the classics, it’s got Monkeys ‘I Bet You Look Good We then have two ‘Chasing’ tracks for the emerging talent and this playlist has got On The Dancefloor’, a track so some reason, with ‘Chasing Rainbows’ by a hell of a punch. Do your worst Lancaster, iconically Yorkshire and some- York’s Shed Seven and ‘Chasing Shadows’ Roses are white. by The Sherlocks sitting back to back. Both Link to the playlist: Roses Are White

Roses are red York’s team spirits up. The hook “I get and indie artists from recent years. The knocked down but I get up again” sums up undeniably catchy ‘Not Nineteen Forever by kristina wemyss the resilient attitude that Covid has given and ‘Ever Fallen in Love’ might remind us he red rose county us all. Hopefully, this year’s Roses will of how much of our youths we have lost to certainly does have provide a welcome light at the end of the the pandemic, but they also bring a sense some fantastic artists tunnel and give us a taste of what we have of nostalgia and hope. Other tunes like T to look forward to in post-pandemic times. ‘Charlemagne’ by Blossoms and ‘Never to brag about. We are kicking this year’s Lanca- Admittedly, far more iconic Gonna Give You Up’ by Rick Astley shire playlist off with a musicians have come out of provide the feel-good factor bit of Chumbawamba, Yorkshire, and no, we aren’t with unashamed synths ga- whose iconic nineties making that up. It was lore. The array of cheesy tune ‘Tubthumping’ definitely more diffi- classics hark back to will provide a great cult to find a playlist’s blissful sweaty nights morale-boosting worth of talent from on the Flares dance- soundtrack to Lancashire than it floor and remind us Roses- one of the was for Yorkshire. that summer is just biggest on-cam- To compensate, we around the corner. pus events of the have supplemented No post-pan- year. It’s a shame the ‘Roses Are Red’ demic playlist that we won’t playlist with some would be complete get to hear tracks from areas without some more huge crowds that surround Lanca- angsty tunes too. chanting and shire and historically We’ve picked out songs cheering on belonged to this county, by Joy Division and The the sidelines such as parts of Greater Smiths as who could pos- in 2021, but Manchester. sibly do angsty better? Overall, this song is That being said, it’s still a stiff the red roses have a fantastic selection of guaran- competition between the whites and reds. songs, but our own editors think that York- teed to Notably, the opposition’s playlist includes shire-bred talent takes the top spot here. keep many of the most influential rock Link to the playlist: Roses Are Red 14 IMAGE CREDITS (TOP TO BOTTOM): ESQUIRE UK, PARLOPHONE RECORD WHY NOT JOIN OUR TEAM?

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Est. 1964 No. 494 Nouse Tuesday 13 October 2020 NightSafe fighting to return to city centre Jonathan Wellington EDITOR RETURNING TO pus at the beginning activityof this term, on cam vol- unteer group NightSafe have proven- they have the determination and the ability to operate within the COV ID-19 restrictions. Ensuring students- stay safe and get the first-aid and mental health support they may need on a night out, NightSafe can become a crucial part of any night out in York. Despite this, they have been told by YUSU they will not be allowed to re sume activity in town despite sabbati- cal officers Patrick O’Donnell, YUSU- President, and Brain Terry, YUSU Ac tivities Officer, disagreeing with each- other over this decision. Formed in 2014, NightSafe have Freshers' Fair 2020: a member of Re-enactment Society shows off their equipment which includes spear, shield and importantly a mask been helping students in town, in par ticular around the river, and have had- Russ Meehan: a huge impact for student wellbeing. Despite the coronavirus pandemic University processes and decisions are NightSafe were adamant that, like many student groups, they weren’t going to be putting their activity on hold. In an interview with taking art to Christopher Oldnall, NightSafeNouse press, 'perpetuating an unsafe environment' and publicity officer, explained their reasons for wanting to continue: One year on from Nouse's report on Joseph McKeown, we investigate the University's “Covid is an additional risk, it's not the risk. Students are still stu- regulations and systems and how they can fail those whom they should be supporting the streets dents and students will still carry out their usual Cont. CONTENT WARNING CARTOON BY JENNA LUXON 4 : This article contains references to sexual assault and may be distressing for some Emily Hewatt are being investigated as a matter of NEWS EDITOR urgency. As the investigation has not just a symptom of a larger problem yet concluded it would be inappropri at the University and just one of the Nouse spoke to the president of IN OCTOBER 2019, Nouse reported ate to comment further. We take cases- issues that FemSoc touched upon FemSoc, Ellen Martin, who has been that the Physics department at the of sexual harassment and violence ex during a recent interaction with the campaigning relentlessly for change in University of York had continued to tremely seriously and the safety and- University about their approach to how the University deals with sexual work with Joseph McKeown during well-being of our staff and students is sexual misconduct. Their email to the misconduct cases. She said that “the his trial for sexual assault. A year has of paramount importance.” Vice Chancellor, Charlie Jeffery, high University's failure to ensure the safe now passed since this information “We deeply regret that Joseph lighted the disappointment that the- ty of students undeniably contributes- was released, but it appears that lit McKeown continued his short in student body felt over the University’s to and constructs a systematic rape tle progress has been made, as it was- ternship following his guilty plea.- handling of recent events including culture in York. It isn't the students recently revealed by BBC News that We apologise unreservedly for the the University’s lack of a clear training job to campaign and lobby the Uni the student continued working after distress caused and our thoughts re- plan on spotting signs of spiking. versity weekly to ensure their own- pleading guilty. main with the victim of his crime. The email commented that: “we safety, whilst trying to complete their In 2019, before the investiga Disciplinary action was taken and we are honestly so tired of the University degrees. We are tired.” "What's a naked Tipi? I dunno but it's tion was complete, the University’s- remain committed to applying the not having our back and not putting The University has recently made got nothing on Flares." response was: “the matters raised are lessons learnt from this case includ student safety first. If a student can clearly long overdue updates to Regu of deep concern to the University and ing the ongoing review of our policies- continue their study after being con lation 7: the Student Discipline Pro- and procedures.” This case is however victed of rape, what precedent does- cedure. The old Regulation, as Kelly- that set?” Balmer, YUSU’s former Policy Co-ordinator, puts Cont. 6