The Gryphon explores the dangers and ethical implications of missionary work with uncontacted tribes In November this year, missionary John Allen Chau travelled to North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Bengal. When he tried […]
Re-vive: The Small Stall Waging the War Against Food Waste
Every Tuesday during term time, you’ll find a small stall with a big vision operating downstairs in the ‘Market Square’ of Leeds University Union, selling fruit and veg on a ‘pay as you feel’ basis. […]
Humanity’s Footprint on Mother Nature- How Can We Erase it?
The Gryphon discusses the recent surge of global action to combat climate change and whether we are acting fast enough… The Living Planet Report by WWF estimates that 60% of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles […]
Grenfell Tower Effigy Burning: A Criminal Offence or Just a Sick Joke?
The Gryphon considers whether the burning of the Grenfell Tower effigy is potentially a hate crime. Whilst Thousands of families and friends gathered to enjoy the dazzling fireworks and impressive bonfires last week, a video […]
Is Britain’s broadcast media too ‘London-centric’? Time to look outside the M25…
The Gryphon discusses whether or not the future of broadcast media could be outside London… London: not only our capital city but also the focal point of our media industry and broadcasting. Since the birth […]
Have fairy tales reached their ‘Happily Ever After’, or is there still room for improvement?
The Gryphon examines and unpicks the increasingly popular idea that our classic fairy tales should be re-written to reflect our modern values. The realm of the fairy tale is magical and free – anything can […]
Yemen: The Civil War Needs to End
As the international media continue to stay silent of the war, The Gryphon brings to light the horrors of the war in Yemen. Three years ago, at this time, there was food in Yemen. Three […]
A Rival to Netflix?
The Gryphon discusses the implications of Disney and Warner Bros creating independent streaming services… Competition has been steadily increasing in the streaming services industry for the past few years. However, 2019 looks to be a […]
“A little bit challenging” and “a little bit interesting” – Why Ambassador Mark Regev’s Visit to the University of Leeds Provided More Questions than Answers
If you were wandering about campus last Wednesday the 14th November, those more eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed an increased security presence patrolling outside Leeds University Union. For those of you who were less […]
Café Feministique – Finding Feminism in Hyde Park Book Club’s Basement
The Gryphon writer Annabel Martin shares her experience of attending a Café Feministique event. I spent my Sunday afternoon in the basement of Hyde Park Book Club eating woman-shaped Haribos; doodling on tablecloths and chatting with women, […]
How Global Waves of Populist Discontent are Allowing a Far-Right Ascension to Power
(Source: Pixabay) As Jair Bolsonaro’s victory in Brazil strengthens the increasingly powerful global-right, The Gryphon explores the conditions to which give rise to populism and other extremist groups On the 28th October 2018, Jair Bolsonaro […]
Should this Headline Contain a Trigger Warning?
If you’ve recently found yourself sat in a lecture theatre talking about distressing or upsetting topics, then the chances are that you came across a ‘Content Note’ beforehand. Content Notes work in a similar fashion […]