Sunday 13th December Aladdin 5:20pm on Channel 4 Aladdin remains one of the jewels in Disney’s illustrious crown, largely due to Robin Williams’ hilarious performance as the Genie. One of the classics of the ‘Disney […]
Union votes "yes" to Al-Quds University twinning
University of Leeds students have voted yes to a referendum to twin with Al-Quds University in Palestine. The results of the referendum were as follows: 1161 people voted in favour of the motion, 851 people […]
Leeds University campus burglar jailed
Mark Devine, 40, who stole thousands of pounds’ worth of items belonging to members of a dance class after breaking into changing rooms at Leeds University, has pleaded guilty to offences of burglary. He initially […]
Leeds University network affected by cyberattack
A nationwide cyber attack left Leeds University without internet earlier this week, preventing students from submitting work. This happened due to Janet, the organisation which provides the university’s computer network, being hacked. Jisc, the network […]
The 6 Films of Christmas: Your cinema viewing guide for the holiday season
We take you through the top 6 films to look out for over the holiday period. From violent period dramas to awe-inspiring space opera, these movies are not to be missed. 1. The Night Before […]
Prey: Flat and feeble?
Crime-thriller Prey is back for a second three-part series on ITV. With a brand new cast and plot, do not fear if you didn’t tune in for series one. Set in Manchester, the first episode […]
Is exposure to adult content in films actually harmful to young people?
Film ratings have always been a controversial issue. In recent years much of this controversy has centred on the 12A rating: introduced back in 2002 to give parents the freedom to judge the maturity of […]
“What if Christmas doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!”
As Christmas draws ever nearer, The Gryphon examines the effect our consumer-driven society is having on the traditional meaning of the festive season. Christmas is a time to relax, reflect, and spend time with our loved ones. […]
Postcard From Leeds
I remember the exact moment when they told me I was going to spend one year in the UK. I was electrified, scared and probably million other things at the same time. I know that […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: H is for ‘House of Hypochondriacs’
On the 24th November 2015, I was made very angry. I was made very angry because a programme which criminalised those with a mental illness was broadcasted across the nation. Hypochondria is a very serious […]
Review: SMS's West Side Story – So good I'd watch it thrice
I loved LUU Stage Musicals Society’s West Side Story so much I went twice, and took my parents, and I fan-girled Anita in Terrace. For those of you who’ve been living under a rock (or […]
From dreamy DIY to acid house: a rundown of November’s Strange Parade
A few weeks ago the UML held its first Strange Parade of the 15/16 academic year and we were super pleased with how it turned out! Strange Parade is a ‘live mixtape’, where UML members […]