‘Free Britney!’ was the rallying cry of Britney Spears’s fans on the street outside Stanley Mosk Courthouse in September 2020. Inside, a hearing was taking place regarding Britney Spears’s conservatorship. For the past 12 years, […]
The Tenuous Art of iPhone Notes Poetry
Delving into iPhone Notes Poetry is a bit like going down a rabbit hole littered with persistent f*ck boy word vomit, Gabbie Hanna’s crimes against literature (see: Adultolescence), and some genuinely actually quite good stuff. […]
SAG-AFTRA: The future for influencers?
Online influencers across social media platforms can now join a new “Influencer Agreement”, becoming a part of one of the entertainment industry’s biggest unions. The SAG- AFTRA (otherwise known as the collaboration between the Screen […]
Literary Calendar: Books to Look Forward to in 2021
The Hill We Climb and Other Poems Author: Amanda Gorman This stunning collection of poetry by Amanda Gorman includes the powerful poem performed at Biden’s presidential inauguration. A truly unique voice within American poetry, Gorman […]
John Keats: Still Relevant 200 Years on?
John Keats was one of the key figures within the second wave of romantic poets – alongside the likes of Lord Byron and Percy Shelley – and he is remembered as one of the most […]
A Tale of my Spiritual Discovery
This latest lockdown for many has been a time of disconnection and misery; for others, it’s been a time of reflection and self-discovery. For me, it’s been a pretty mixed bag. But, one thing for […]
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: tackling an eating disorder as a student
Being a university student can be a very challenging time for many people, trying to find a balance between socialising, studying and looking after yourself, often in a completely new city or town. But, being a university student who also suffers with an eating disorder can be even harder.
History in fabric: fashion’s role in LGBTQ+ activism
Bella Wigley takes a look at the long history between fashion and LGBTQ+ activism.
It’s a song: The music of Channel 4’s LGBTQI+ hit show
The 2021 blockbuster drama It’s a Sin, created by queer screenwriter Russell T. Davies, explores the lives of young people affected by the emergence of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. The Gryphon music editor Fern McErlane takes a close look at the eighties-inspired soundtrack, and how music is used within the show. Warning: this article contains spoilers…
‘Fitness Influencers’: more harm than good?
In the early months of 2020, I decided to delve into the Instagram world of the ‘Fitness Influencer’. At this time, I had a particularly complicated and not very positive relationship with my body and […]
Poundland Perfumes Giving Marc Jacobs and Viktor & Rolf a Run for their Money
Need a new perfume but on a tight budget? Look no further than these £1 perfumes…
The B-52’s: Pioneers of LGBTQI+ activism in the new wave scene
Ben Forrest tracks the history and impact of LGBTQI+ new wave pioneers, The B-52’s.