Jacob Bassford (He/Him)

Jacob has written 43 articles for York Vision.

Sabbs Accuse BUCS of “Mass Transphobia”

President of the Sport Union Tanisha Jain, and YUSU President, Pierrick Roger, have openly attacked British Universities and Colleges Sport – the governing body of higher education sport in the U.K. – […]

Sport 10 months ago

YUSU Strike Back: 66 and 67 Buses to Be Free on Campus Again

YUSU have reached a provisional agreement with First Bus York and the University to return free bus services between campuses for the 66 and 67 buses

News 11 months ago

“An absolute treat!” Rio Steakhouse Launch Night Review

Vision's Jacob Bassford, and other members of University student media, attends the exciting launch night of the new Rio Steakhouse

Food 1 year ago

Could Cricket’s Barmy Army fan culture be the way forward for all English sport?

With dreary renditions of our uninspiring anthem or profanity-laden chants, could other team sports benefit from a bit of Barmy Army spirit from the Cricket?

Sport 1 year ago

Another Collegiate Sporting Success Story: Constantine Rounders

Vision interviews the key people behind Constantine Rounders league-winning team

Sport 1 year ago

Hes East Women’s Rugby: “I couldn’t be prouder”

Jacob interviews their President, Funmilayo Adelaja and Captain, Neave Smeaton

Sport 1 year ago

An Outstanding Achievement in Theatre-Making: York Theatre Royal’s Sovereign Review

Vision's Jacob Bassford and Suzannah Binns review the Wednesday night showing, performed at King's Manor

Stage 1 year ago

Marking and Assessment Boycott: Open Letter sent to Vice Chancellor

The open letter signed by 646 undergrad students calls for Vice Chancellor to assure that their work will be marked in time for graduations

News 1 year ago

Why I Will Never Consider Djokovic to be the Greatest

"Sportspeople are remembered for so much more than just records, it is the manner of their victories."

Sport 1 year ago

University of York to host the England Wheelchair Rugby League team

The University, along with York Knights RFLC, to host an open training session of the World Cup champions!

Sport 2 years ago

A picture of the front side of the York Minster with clear blue skies

How to Talk About York’s Past: The Uncomfortable York Tour

Vision was invited to a test guide tour of the more difficult and uncomfortable history behind York's historic sites ahead of the York Festival of Ideas

Features 2 years ago

Plenty of Quality in Quality Street!

A local and meaningful authentic production, combining good humour and wit, and acting aplenty in this retelling of the Regency era play Quality Street.

Stage 2 years ago