When Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed outside of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on 10th March, the world mourned as 157 passengers from over 30 different countries tragically lost their lives. It has been reported […]
Socialist Suicide in Venezuela
Just how far will politicians go in order to maintain power? And who bears the brunt of political mismanagement? The Gryphon investigates the relationship between socialism and corruption in Venezuela, and how the stagnation of […]
Does ‘no’ Still Apply When the Roles are Reversed?
The overwhelmingly biased world surrounding the issues of consent irrefutably continues to trivialize the stories of men and their experiences with assault. Though we grow successful in teaching most men that “no” does not mean […]
Behind the Lens: An Interview With a Webcam Model
Students being strapped for cash is no shocking revelation, but what is surprising is that almost as many students turn to gambling, adult work or drug trials for money as to their university to ask […]
‘Why is my Curriculum White?’ – Decolonising Geography
The Gryphon News Editors Eleanor Smith and Zahra Iqbal attended the Decolonising Geography Talk and, in this article, they outline some of the key discussions and insights from the event. On Tuesday 5th February, a […]
The 2nd Referendum: Betrayal or Justice?
What can be done about Brexit? With the deadline fast approaching later this month, the options are running out, and no one seems to have the solution to solve the problem of Brexit. There have […]
Are University Tuition Fees a Fair Price?
The cost of university tuition fees has consistently been a politically rousing topic. Since fees trebled under the coalition government in 2010, many continue to ask: can you put a price on education? With the […]
The ‘Land Issue’: an Aftermath of Apartheid?
The after-effects of colonialism are still creating major issues in the world today, the most recent to make the headlines being the ‘Land Issue’ in South Africa, which centres itself in a racial and political […]
5 (Alternative) Ways to be More Sustainable in 2019
It seems as though 2019 and the following decade will be pivotal for the structure of global society. We need only look to the October 2018 IPCC report to acknowledge the state of our environment […]
Do You Believe in Life After LinkedIn?
A ‘Back to the 90s’ event challenged students to live without social media for a week. Our Associate Editor, Polly Hatcher, took on the challenge and wrote about it. Towards the end of last semester, […]
Technology and Inactive Lifestyle: How can you break out of it?
From university work to social media, laptops, tablets and phones are the essence of modern life. The Gryphon discusses the repercussions of inactivity and spending too much time in front of computer screens. In an […]
Hidden Behind a Screen: University, The Internet and Eating Disorders
The internet provides a space to express what we’re too afraid to speak out loud. This is especially important for people suffering from an eating disorder, which manifests itself in hidden lifestyles and habits we […]