As we nudge house music gently off the scene, and welcome a revamp of funk, groove and disco, we also prepare for the astonishingly cool dude that is George Evelyn, AKA Nightmares On Wax. He […]
EXCLUSIVE: Where are the women? Uni inequality exposed
The University has hired more men for its top-tier jobs than women, and the institution’s highest-paid salary bracket is dominated by male employees. Figures from last month reveal that 76% of staff who earn the […]
Uni faces legal battle as protesters reoccupy site
The University has confirmed that it is seeking legal advice to reclaim land as a dispute with protesters intensifies. Activists from Leeds Community Project re-entered 6 Grosvenor Mount on Wednesday after being removed from the […]
Editorial candidate interview: Ben Cook
Why should students vote for you? It’s a great opportunity and I want to give something back to the students here. I want to make sure The Gryphon helps the students of Leeds get their voices heard […]
Editorial candidate interview: Ste Topping
Why do you want to be Editor? I’m really passionate about the paper. I’ve been working on it since the start of my time at Leeds. When I got here, it was the only stall […]
LUU sees formation of first black feminist society
This week saw the formation of Leeds University Union’s first Black Feminist Society. The society aims to create a space for students to become familiar with the struggles of Black feminists. Students will be encouraged […]
Trend Alert: the shirt-dress
The shirtdress is anything but boring for this season, with cinched in waists and thigh high splits shown on the catwalk, this will be your super sexy dress for summer. Stick to classic pastel shades […]
Against the Bruce Amendment on abortion
On Monday 23rd February, Conservative MP Fiona Bruce proposed her amendment to the 1967 Abortion Act. which would clarify that abortions on the basis of gender were illegal in the UK. Bruce has been leading […]
Review: LUU Leadership Race question time
Candidates running for next year’s leadership roles in Leeds University Union got the chance to expand upon their manifestos yesterday in Candidate Question Time, which took place between 1.00pm and 5.30pm in the Union. Voting […]
UPDATE: Postgrad spared jail for biker death
A Leeds University student who caused the death of a motorcyclist by driving carelessly has been spared a jail sentence. A court on Tuesday ruled that Chenerusai Makumbe should not go to prison because of […]
Jailed Twitter troll warns of Uni drinking culture
A Leeds alumna who was jailed for trolling a feminist campaigner has told students to rethink their relationship with alcohol. Isabella Sorley served 12 weeks in jail in 2013 for sending abusive tweets to Caroline […]
London Fashion Week Street Style
The Gryphon Fashion writer, Beth Arthurs, was invited down to London Fashion Week to check out some of the amazing designers showcasing their designs on catwalks in prestigious venues like Somerset House. Here she captures […]