Yes, everyone deserves a second chance and Mackay should be no different – Alex Bowmer The texts were neither funny nor clever, but it’s important to consider that not one player has come forward expressing […]
Babylon: It’s the sound of the police
It’s fair to say that when Babylon debuted earlier this year with a feature-length episode directed by Danny Boyle it came in for a bit of stick. In truth it was a mess, jumping from […]
Re-Thinkers: Why should you be interested?
Re-Thinkers acts as a platform for students to actively and constructively discuss contemporary issues, which affect us all. We try to get students to ‘rethink’ what we think we know. Often, perceptions and stereotypes are […]
Poor CCTV blamed for Edward Boyle laptop thefts
Two laptops were stolen from the Edward Boyle library last week after being left unattended by students. Patrols by the Police and University security services have been increased in the libraries with the police putting […]
LSTV hold live Children in Need fundraiser
Media Society, Leeds Student Television held a live seven hour broadcast on Friday 14th November in honour of the leading children’s charity Children In Need. The broadcast, filmed in the Leeds University Union foyer featured […]
Review: Selective Hearing Presents Lobster Theremin All Nighter
There’s nothing quite like a good old-fashioned Warehouse Party. That’s fact one. Techno is great. That’s fact two. Add these two together and what do you get? One of the nights of the year, courtesy […]
Ayahuasca: ‘It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life’
An anonymous student talked to The Gryphon about ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic drug in South America I first heard about ayahuasca when I came to South America to study. One of the topics brought up […]
How to do a don’t: Ankle socks in winter
Any trend that wouldn’t look out of place on a ‘back to school’ billboard is one that could be hard to pull off. But by keeping a few tips and tricks in mind, this is […]
The Dark Web: the other side of the internet
We think we know the internet. We think we can use it extensively and comprehensively, be that keeping up with our friends on Facebook, buying goods on Amazon, or searching the trenches of Google for […]
Fresh Slice’s Ultimate Malteaser Tiffin
It’s deadline time, and that unfortunately means that few of us have time to bake. Luckily, this no-bake malteser tiffin won’t put a dent in your purse or your prospects. So put down that pen […]
Dirty Dancing at Leeds Grand Theatre proves it will continue to stand the test of time
Dirty Dancing received a well-earned standing ovation as it began it’s month long run at Leeds Grand Theatre. Closely adapted from the fan favourite eponymous film, the stage show depicts protagonist, Francis ‘Baby’ Houseman and […]
Owen Jones is right: we need the ‘politics of hope’, not fear
Last week at Leeds Beckett University, political activist, Guardian columnist and author Owen Jones urged his audience to follow the ‘politics of hope’. Like many, he feels angry and frustrated that the political elite has […]