2015 gave us moments that left us shocked, smiling and at times angry. Between individuals departing their posts, people going crazy over clothes and shows so spectacular we still haven’t picked up our jaw, we’re exhausted from all […]
Leeds United: A Year Review
WITH a strong performance against automatic promotion contenders Derby, Leeds United finished the year on a high, extending their unbeaten run to 6 games and taking 8 points from their last 4 games. The recent good […]
Forecasting for 2016
In the past year, we’ve had more trends than we could keep up with. From the 90’s revival of chokers, bucket hats and fringing, sheer gowns, chic sportswear and trainers galore amongst man buns, contouring and […]
Review: The Rise and Fall of Mel Gibson – Café 164 (Munro House)
Mel Gibson, a man of many talents and perhaps even more troubles. Heroic lead on stage or crazed religious nut off it, here’s a person who certainly knows how to divide critical opinion through his […]
Maurice de Sausmarez (1915 – 1969) – Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
In celebrating the noteworthy artistic merit of Leeds, the centenary exhibition of Maurice de Sausmarez’s birth provides an insightful perspective into one of the university’s most fundamental and often overlooked artistic contributors. De Sausmarez was […]
Fines and prison are not the answer to beating eating disorders: France’s battle with its modelling industry
It is a well-acknowledged fact that the beauty standards perpetuated by the fashion industry are unrealistic and unattainable for the majority of people. They, without a doubt, contribute to the diet industry, and pressure to […]
The well-fed student: Christmas leftovers special
Here are some delicious and healthy ideas for using up the turkey and ham leftover from Christmas day; balancing out the inevitable over-indulgence of the festive season, and leaving you feeling light and nourished. If […]
Cellino Caught up in Camera Controversy
LEEDS United owner Massimo Cellino had controversially banned Sky Sports cameras from Elland Road ahead of yesterday’s Championship fixture against second place Derby County. Although he ended up doing a U-turn on this decision, the Italian […]
Health and happiness in the New Year
It’s a classic New Year’s resolution – to want to be healthier. However, first of all, to get there, we need to try to have realistic aesthetic goals. If we try to look like other […]
2015 – A Look at the Good and Bad for Sport
2015 has been yet another eventful year in sport. The Gryphon looks at who’s had a successful year, and who’s had one to forget. Good year for: Footballing teams of the Home Nations Wales, Ireland, […]
Society Spotlight: Rifle Club
Leeds is full of weird and wonderful societies, and this week’s spotlight shines on the Rifle Society, the Union’s very own shooting club. The Gryphon spoke to Daniel Anderson, Captain of Rifle Club, to […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: I is for Invisible Illness
With the white picket fence, perfectly tended to garden, and beautiful-yet-cosy living room, everything looks perfect when you peer in through the window. You’ve heard rumours that the people living there argue, that somebody is […]