I’ve been waiting for Canadian comedian Tony Law to call for around twenty minutes now. He’s had a whole day of interviews and it’s not surprising if he’s running a little late. Known for his […]
Uni condemns marking boycott
The University has criticised lecturers’ decision to take part in a marking boycott in protest of proposed cuts to staff pensions. A statement released to The Gryphon said, ‘We are extremely disappointed that the UCU […]
American Horror Story mixes horror, black humour and social commentary in new series
American Horror Story’s fourth season, Freak Show, will be the last to feature actress Jessica Lange, who has played a major part in the series since its premiere in 2011. While her departure will be […]
Daybell on form for Leeds but Nottingham claim win
Nottingham proved too strong for Leeds as they powered to a 12-5 win in the Mens Table Tennis. It was clear from the off that the visitors were a class apart. However, Kim Daybell, Leeds’ […]
Loughborough in seventh heaven as Leeds still search for win
The University of Leeds Hockey Mens 1s tough start to the season continued as they suffered a heavy defeat to Loughborough 1s on a crisp afternoon at Weetwood. With their opponents having won last year’s […]
SBTRKT Album Review
“I got a baseball bat, never hit a homerun” croons Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig over Wonder Where We Land’s lead single ‘NEW DORP, NEW YORK’. As a metaphor, this couldn’t be more fitting for the […]
From physics to Hollywood – the Black Hole that became a film star
It’s reasonable to say that Kip Thorne’s career route has not been that of your typical theoretical physicist. After retirement from his role as Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology […]
Parkay Quarts Album Review
Touted as an “in-between-albums-album”, Content Nausea is the work of Andrew Savage and Austin Brown of Parquet Courts. Parkay Quarts isn’t a side-project to extol some demons that wouldn’t fly in the band, but more […]
Don’t call me a “Girl Gamer”
You may be aware of Gamergate – that social booby trap currently disguising itself as a serious debate – or you may not be. The important thing you need to know about it is this; […]
Jog on
Designers descended six inches down to Earth at fashion week this year, as New Balances replaced stilettos on the catwalks. This fashion phenomenon proves that trainers are clearly here to stay (your feet will love […]
Redfearn confirmed as Leeds boss
Neil Redfearn has officially been appointed the new head coach of Leeds United. The club made the announcement shortly before their game against Cardiff City and the 49-year-old has signed a 12-month rolling contract including […]
Is the Big Bang Theory back with a bang?
Back With a Bang? When Friends was taken off E4 back in 2011, who would have guessed that a quirky American comedy that centres around the lives of a group of young physicists would take […]