Brexit is and always will be a highly controversial topic within the United Kingdom. However, the recent High Court ruling that states the government does not have the prerogative powers alone to trigger Article 50, […]
The Gryphon asks: is Louis Smith’s ban from gymnastics right following his video mocking islam?
Yes – Michael Everett “A Muslim, a Jew, a Christian, a Pagan and an Atheist all walk into a coffee shop…and they talk, laugh, drink coffee and become good friends. It’s not a joke. It’s […]
Bono?! Bloody Bono?!
BONO. WOMAN OF THE YEAR. You’d be forgiven for thinking the above was a misprint, but sadly it is not. This year U2 frontman, Bono, has been named Woman of the Year, for Glamour magazine’s […]
“Incredibly proud” Brownlees switch on Leeds’ Christmas lights
While some believe that a silly TV advert marks the start of the Christmas countdown, we know that the Christmas clock truly began on Thursday (10th November) with the spectacular switch on of Leeds’ Christmas […]
Out of touch: Fifa’s poppy palaver
Many would agree that, for centuries, patriotism has permeated traditional British values. Whether you’re joining your fellow citizens in taking a moment of silence to remember lost war heroes or belting out the national anthem […]
Man up, crash down
Apparently boys don’t cry. This is a view that seems to still hold a dangerous amount of weight in our society. Most men will be familiar with such disheartening phrases as “be a man”, “grow […]
Male contraception – wimping out or a worthwhile worry?
I recently read an article in The Independent, titled ‘Yes, contraceptives have side effects – and it’s time for men to put up with them too’. The writer’s sarcastic tone boiled down to the opinion […]
Adnams ‘Changing the world one beer at a time’
The Gryphon Business section are always keen to tell people about ethical businesses. I am an avid believer that acting ethically within business is no longer a decision that CEO’s should take lightly and it […]
Hydrogen Trains: history speaks both for a failure and a success
As a world-first, Germany has decided to use a Hydrogen powered train on one of its regional lines. The Minister of Transportation for Lower Saxony declared that the technology has the potential to be a […]
From past to present – Amazon
Since its birth in 1995 Amazon has shook the business world and has revolutionised the way we buy our goods! Everyone knows the name, yet only a few people know its story. In this short […]
Manny Pacs a punch on return
Manny Pacquiao made a triumphant comeback from his short retirement by claiming the WBO welterweight title from the holder, Jessie Vargas. It was a comfortable victory for the former eight-division world championship, as he won […]
Fine margins are the difference in a tight Premier League title race
The team that wins the league this season may not boast the most expensive squad, play the most dangerous attacking football, or even be the most solid at the back. In this tightest of title […]