The election of Malia Bouattia as President of the National Union of Students has led to division this week, as allegations of anti-semitism and islamophobia cast shadows on the celebrations. Incumbent Megan Dunn was defeated […]
Moped robberies affect North Leeds
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a series of recent street robberies in the Hyde Park and Woodhouse area. Various incidents occurred between April 16 and April 23, with WYP reporting that many […]
Platform 3: PROD – Tangibly engaging
You’d be forgiven for having never heard of La Bohème, the abandoned nightclub looming in the depths of a city centre side street. Several people are to be seen peering in through darkened windows, double-checking […]
In Defence of Live Theatre
GCSEs feel like a long time ago. In fact, on meeting younger relatives who are at the beginning of their courses, I have very little sympathy when they moan about having to revise the details […]
Ethical Beauty For Less
Last week I felt like the worst vegetarian ever. For I discovered that some of my favourite brands such as MAC, Maybelline and Max Factor are not entirely ethical to my furry friends. Though a complete ban on cosmetic testing on animals and the sales of animal tested products, was passed in the EU in 2013, there still exists some loopholes which mean that not all of our beauty […]
Leeds Young Film Festival Wows All Ages
Last month, Leeds Young Film Festival (LYFF) returned throughout Leeds, with a series of screenings and film-related experiences taking place across Leeds Town Hall, Carriageworks Theatre and Hyde Park Picture House. Now in its 17th […]
Eddie the Eagle: A loveable underdog story that will make you embrace cliché
They say that Britain loves an underdog. This couldn’t be truer of Eddie the Eagle – both the film and the man it’s based on. The real life Eddie shot to fame after placing last […]
Richard Johnson rises to the top of the tree
Imagine being one of the greatest competitors your sport has ever seen, only to spend the best part of two decades in the shadow of an all-conquering champion. Until last weekend, that is exactly what […]
Spring Has Sprung
Spring is the season of bloom and marks the breaking out of prints, denim and crochet aplenty. Make the transition to spring with ease by blending wardrobe staples with playful prints and textures. Don’t shy […]
Million milestone for London Marathon
FROM athletes running Rio 2016 qualifying times to those that choose to run 26.2 miles dressed as dinosaurs. The vast diversity of all runners in the London Marathon are what makes it a truly uniting event […]
Ethical Fashion
Eco fashion and ethical fashion are two terms that keep reappearing and establishing themselves in our lexicon. With a modern-day awareness sparked by Primark controversies and a growing consciousness of where our clothes come from, […]
Winifred Halliday: a centenary for a former Gryphon Editor
The Gryphon takes a look at the student life and times of former Gryphon Editor, Winifred Halliday, who held this prestigious position during the First World War – a time when female students did not […]