The Gryphon examines the current arguments concerning what is widely regarded as a sexist measure and explores important campaigns, both on a local and national scale, that seek to highlight the ramifications of the tax. […]
The BlackPoppyRose: Lest we forget…
As Remembrance Day approaches, we are called to remember those who fought, and are still fighting, in British wars and zones of conflict. The Gryphon focuses on the ‘BlackPoppyRose’ project, launched to remember the often unheralded […]
Big Hair, Don’t Care
As Black History Month comes to a close, The Gryphon discusses hair within the history of the Black community and speaks to community project, Crown Me Natural UK, about their work. If you picture the […]
Decriminalisation: The Future of Drug Policy?
This week, the Houses of Parliament have debated the legalisation of cannabis after receiving an online petition with over 220,000 signatures whilst a leaked report from the Treasury stated that legalising cannabis could bring in […]
Consent: Learning that ‘no’ means ‘NO’
**TRIGGER WARNING: rape, sexual assault** There has been significant debate this week over the recent controversy of consent classes being introduced to Russell Group Universities throughout the country. The classes were devised in order to […]
An Audience with… Akala.
Last Tuesday, the Union was abuzz for no ordinary guest seminar, with the queue snaking through the Union foyer, not too dissimilar to the ticket queue to get into Fruity on a Friday night; however […]
Every Single Word: the Representation of Minorities On-Screen
In the media, there is a distinct lack of coverage of and appreciation for Black Minority Ethnic individuals who positively contribute to our society. The Gryphon explores the underrepresentation of BME individuals in the media […]
A New Take on Political Correctness?
‘Politically correct’ has become a loaded term – often people are publicly slandered as being racist or bigots, for expressing their thoughts. So where does the distinction between sensitivity and compassion, and outright slander lie? […]
‘Bigorexia’: When fitness goes too far.
The Gryphon explores the crippling effects that newly coined ‘Bigorexia’ disorder can have. The pressure to look good has often been seen as exclusively a women’s issue. However, with the new pressure on men, particularly the […]
What is PREVENT really preventing?
This September, the government passed ‘the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act’: a strategy designed to ensure that teachers, professors, and academics now have a statutory duty to notice and report signs of so-called ‘non-violent extremism’. But […]
Social Media Activism: Doing Virtually Any Good?
Last year’s Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS Association, ‘#blacklivesmatter’ for solidarity with those suffering in America, and ‘No Make-Up Selfies’ for Cancer Research UK. These are all examples of social media trending phenomenon which we […]
Hazed and Confused
Following shocking allegations involving Prime Minister David Cameron and a pig, The Gryphon explores society initiations and the long-lasting implications they can have. Initiation rituals are usually a rite of passage and have been around for […]