At first thought, the introduction of snacks into the library may sound like a good thing. Many universities around the UK are more lax than Leeds about the consumption of food and drink. York, for […]
To Wash Or Not To Wash
Leeds University Union are having a referendum to decide whether or not they should pressure student accommodation providers to include laundry credits worth 20 washes and 20 dries in the prices of their rent. […]
Should we support Russell Brand’s revolution?
The comedian, actor and now political activist Russell Brand has recently released his third book, ‘Revolution’. Its publication follows controversial Newsnight appearances, columns for The Guardian and even a spot guest-editing The New Statesman. The Gryphon asks: should […]
Is ‘I Pray For You’ patronising?
Whether you are the religious sort or a confirmed cynic, many have experienced a friend or acquaintance who is keen to tell you that you feature in their prayers. For some, this is a compliment. […]
Debate| Is The Tab's 'Which far-right group are you? quiz acceptable?
This week, The Tab published a quiz on their website entitled,’Which far-right group are you?’. Although some might interpret it as no more than light-hearted satire, LS Debate asks, is this latest post by The Tab acceptable?
Debate | #banbossy
Last week, businesswoman and Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg launched a new #BanBossy campaign aiming to ban the word “bossy” on the grounds that it discourages young girls from ambition and leadership. With support from celebrities […]
Debate | Would Scotland benefit from independence?
Later this year a referendum concerning the independence of Scotland will take place. The Scottish referendum has the ability to dramatically alter the landscape of Britain and Scotland, but will this change be for the […]
Debate | Is Spotify killing the music industry?
At over £103million, music streaming services such as Spotify accounted for 10 per cent of total music revenues last year, compared to 7 per cent the previous year. Despite its dramatic rise to fame many artists […]
Debate | Is Denmark right to ban religious slaughtering?
Last week, Denmark’s government banned the religious slaughter of animals for the production of halal and kosher meat stating that “animal welfare takes precedence over religion”. Although supported by animal welfare activists, this move has […]
Debate | Should drugs be legalised?
Last week, in an interview on Channel 4, Russell Brand continued his rampage against the establishment, this time focusing on our current drug laws, the so-called ‘war on drugs’. He suggested that “people don’t want […]
Debate | Should the student loan book be sold?
After the privatisation of pre-1998 student debt last November the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced that the pre-2012 student loan book would also be up for sale to private companies, with plans of completing this sale […]
Debate | Are supermarkets that super?
60 years ago local, independent food stores were at the heart of the high street and greengrocers were the cornerstone of our communities. Now, big brand supermarkets dominate the nation’s shopping habits. The ‘big four’: […]