Slash and burn – a process to clear the ground for agriculture – is a common practice, undertaken in many countries across the globe. However this year in South East Asia, particularly Indonesia, the use […]
Girls Have More Fun: a Pizza, Quiz and Goodie Night with Her Campus Leeds
A franchise of the American model, Her Campus magazine is the Cosmo of University life. The “Collegiette’s Guide to Life” features articles on everything from fashion to food, events to entertainment, and boys to business. […]
In the Spotlight: Yoga Society
This week, The Gryphon interviews Stephanie, a committee member on LUU’s Yoga Society. Yoga is not just physical exercise but a form of spiritual and mental meditation originating in India. The LUU Yoga Society is […]
The Digest: 23/10/15
EU Plan on Migrant Crisis Yet to be Finalised In talks that took place last Thursday, the EU offered faster visa liberalisations for Turks entering Europe, and promised to “re-energise” talks about Turkey joining the […]
Campus Watch – 23/10/15
Warwick University student Rejects Consent Training The Tab Warwick has provoked a backlash from students following an article by George Lawlor on consent classes. He voiced his anger, stating that he did not “have to […]
Palestinian Solidarity Group commemorate lost lives in vigil
On Thursday LUU’s Palestinian Solidarity Group, who aim to raise awareness on campus of the contemporary and historical situation in Palestine, held a vigil outside of the Union to commemorate those killed in the recent […]
Leeds Student Left High and Dry with Hole in Roof
A Leeds University student has told The Gryphon that he was unable to live in his Hyde Park bedroom for over three weeks in September and October because his estate agent failed to repair a […]
Comparison: the habit that fuels self doubt
“The reason we feel insecure: we compare our behind the scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel”. Now, before you disregard this quote as just downright pretentious and go back to procrastinating from that pile of […]
The Battle of Music Streaming Services
Spotify The undisputed king of music streaming. Launched in 2008, it was the first music streaming service to gain worldwide recognition and has gone on to become the market leader with 20 million users. With […]
Preview – Detonate Leeds presents DJ EZ
Frequenting Leeds and the North, Detonate is renowned for bringing the masses the finest in underground, hip-hop, grime, jungle and garage, and this event will be no different. UK Garage Guru DJ EZ will be […]
Decriminalisation: The Future of Drug Policy?
This week, the Houses of Parliament have debated the legalisation of cannabis after receiving an online petition with over 220,000 signatures whilst a leaked report from the Treasury stated that legalising cannabis could bring in […]
Review – ALTER presents Mathew Jonson (Live) & Efdemin
Following a launch party to remember back in January with the likes of acid master Tin Man, as well as major bookings such as Matt Walsh in May, ALTER once again made sure that theirs […]