Chokers have been having a revival for the past year, taking us straight back to the 90’s and our pre-adolescent years. Though for 2014 we have moved away from plastic to metal, beads and chain […]
Postcard from Abroad – Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier
Hannah is a down to earth, pedigree Mancunian who is currently away from her French and European Politics degree at Leeds on an Erasmus placement at the Université Paul-Valéry in Montpellier. Hannah probably should say […]
Leeds win University relays
The hosts for the relays won both the Men’s and Women’s relay races. Elite athletes were present in both races including Gordon Benson, European Under 23 triathlon champion, who kicked matters off for the Men’s […]
Weekly Chart w/10th Dec 14
1. Floating Points – Nuits Sonores Label: Eglo Records Classic Floating Points; jazz-influenced melodic house, due for release on 8th December. _______________________________________________________________________ 2. Mia Dora – Raw Kiss Label: Optimo Trax Infectious disco/ house featuring sexy, soulful vocals […]
Leeds Tealights are keeping up their well earned reputation
I have to admit, I was very close to not going to watch the Leeds Tealights at The Library Pub. After this year at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival watching a variety of critically acclaimed comedy shows, […]
If money weren’t an issue we’d be buying…
This week’s lust item is the gorgeous ‘Grafea Exclusive Leather Backpack’ (available from ASOS) which retails at £165. Backpacks are so practical around campus, especially for dragging heavy books to and from the library. However, […]
“Education is everything”: why we should support free education
I’m proud to have recently proposed the motion ‘Should LUU lobby the government to ensure that their aspiration for higher education is that it is free?’, which can now be voted on in a referendum […]
Preview: Flux x Secretsundaze at Beaver Works
Winter is coming. But, as the nights draw in, Flux are teaming up with Secretsundaze to shed some light on Leeds and usher in the festive season. And not just with their customary smoking area […]
The Gryphon presents: the not so silent night ft. COSMIC SLOP • IN/ON/UP/DOWN • AUDIO CHRONICLES @ The Faversham
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. So, to celebrate, Leeds’ most wonderful student newspaper The Gryphon will be joined at The Faversham on 10th December by some of the city’s finest DJs for […]
FGM: a gross violation of human rights
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is often synonymous with female genital circumcision, but the latter label is misleading and only serves to soften the barbarity of FGM. While the general topic of circumcision does generate its […]
Photojournal: Beans on Toast @ Brudenell Social Club 26/11
British folk singer Beans on Toast sings about sex, drugs and politics. Photographer Jack Roberts captures his brilliance in amazing high definition. The Brudenell was the perfect place for the gig -big enough for Beans’ fans […]
Review: Jamz presents P Money, Elijah & Skilliam
Last Tuesday saw the return of Jamz, one of the biggest grime nights in Leeds, started up by Elijah and Skilliam. Hosted at Wire, Jamz performed its last event of 2014 to a sold out crowd. […]