[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before coming to university, I hadn’t really given the concept of cultural appropriation much thought. Living in a small town, many people dressed in the same way. However, since moving to a large, diverse city […]
Millwall grab last minute winner to break Leeds’ heart
Bitter rivals Leeds United and Millwall played out one of the games of the Championship season as the South Londoners saw off the Elland Road outfit, and also bagged their first away win of the […]
Government Urged to “Give North a Fair Deal on Transport”
Analysis by a leading think tank has shown that infrastructure spending in Yorkshire is lower than any other region and has urged the government to do more to increase transport spending across the North of England. According […]
Leeds’ Buses Go Contactless
Leeds buses have moved with the times by accepting contactless payments on their buses. The contactless technology was introduced onto the buses on Thursday 18th of January. The reason behind its introduction was to reduce the time it took […]
New Universities Minister Appointed
In Theresa May’s January reshuffle of the Cabinet, Universities minister Jo Johnson has been replaced by Sam Gyimah. Taking a look at what plans Gyimah has for higher education, his appointment could signal, most prominently, […]
The Office for Students: What Is It?
The Office for Students (OfS) has been in the news a lot lately, mostly for all the wrong reasons, but what is the intended purpose of this new body? The government intends the OfS to […]
Success For Health Campaigners As Leading Retailers Cut Energy Drink Sales to Under Sixteens
Following calls from a number of health experts, dieticians and scientists to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors, it seems as if such requests are not going unheard. Many of Britain’s favourite retailers […]
Shed’s shortened set leaves a bitter taste at Flux
At exactly 4:05am on Thursday morning, something inside me died. Tech-house filled my ears, the DJ raised his ape-like arms and I watched as one of the most influential techno producers of the last 15 […]
IntheMiddle with The Night Café
The Night Café are quickly gathering popularity and pace with their upbeat indie and big ambitions. Clubs Editor Amelia Whyman spoke to Sean from the band about inspiration, resolutions, and massive plans for 2018. […]
On the Radar 2018: Local Leeds
It’s undeniable that Leeds has one of the best music scenes in the country, hosting a plethora of quality bands and energising an inspiring DIY culture. LSR’s Head of Music James Ward highlights the city’s […]
Fees Must Fall: Cape Town’s Struggle for Academic Equality
From the perspective of a Leeds student on her year abroad at the University of Cape Town, The Gryphon explores the mistreatment of students fighting for free education in South Africa. Exam season in Cape […]
Acid, enthusiasm, and Red Stripe lives on – Randomer B2B Hodge at Wire
Deep bass riffs rippled through the cracks of Wire’s doors. A steady stream of enthusiastic clubgoers journeyed down the stairs, into the basement and through to a different dimension. Hosted by Jake Martin (Hodge) and […]