As of last Saturday, Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station, has launched ‘Revision Hour’. The student-focused series is dedicated completely to helping young people through the exam season, whether that be GCSEs, […]
New Report Sets Out Achievable Targets to Make Leeds Carbon-Neutral
According to Sir David Attenborough, “right now, we’re facing a man-made disaster, the collapse of our civilisations is on the horizon. But together we can make real change happen.” His hope that the planet can […]
Players Bar Reportedly Closing Down
Players Bar, a popular destination for students’ sports socials, is reportedly closing down this Sunday. Situated opposite the McDonalds on Albion street, Players is notorious for its cheap Trebles drinks and £5 rounds. The venue […]
Say Auf Wiedersehen to £4 Steins – Leeds Bierkeller Closes Down
Last Friday (5th April), a spokesperson announced the closure of the popular Bavarian-themed karaoke bar, along with Shooters sports bar. Bierkeller proved popular for social events for Leeds’ clubs and societies, owing to its £4 […]
Leeds Snowriders Easter Ski Trip Struck With Drug Controversy
Reports have emerged that a number of students in attendance at the annual Leeds Snowriders Easter trip to Val Thorens have been arrested on drug related charges. Numerous sources have reported to The Gryphon that […]
‘Books for Queers’, Leeds Student sets up UK’s First Online LGBTQ+ Bookshop
A student at the University of Leeds has opened the UK’s first LGBTQ+ bookshop today, in order to improve LGBTQ+ representation in the bookselling industry. The website, which is entitled ‘Books for Queers’, is the […]
FBI Operation ‘Varsity Blues’ Turns a Darker Shade for Actresses Embroiled in US College Admissions Scandal
US Hollywood stars Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are amongst the 45 parents being sued in a $500 billion lawsuit after it was revealed that they used illegal channels to get their children into college. […]
Leeds City Council to Declare Climate Emergency
Leeds City Council are to declare a full climate emergency in an attempt to tackle climate change. The council are calling on the Government to provide them with the necessary funding and resources to become […]
Councillors Campaign for Fairer Bus Prices in Leeds
With climate change and sustainability in the public eye, amid strikes across the country and cities declaring climate emergency, First Bus’ decision to increase the bus ticket fares last October was not welcomed by inhabitants […]
Brexit Uncertainty Increases as May’s Withdrawal is Again Voted Down
Once again British politics is seemingly imploding in unexpected and unprecedented ways with last week one for the history books, in terms of British political history. On Tuesday 12th March Members of Parliament had to […]
‘Epidemic’ Levels of Sexual Harassment at UK Universities
A recent survey has uncovered that over half of the university student population in the UK have experienced unwanted sexual behaviour – ranging from undesired sexual messages to rape. The survey, carried out by charity […]
42% of Leeds Men have been Turned Away on Nights Out
A new survey has revealed that almost fifty percent of men in Leeds were turned away from bars or nightclubs in the last year. The survey, conducted by Grosvenor Casinos, showed that this was either […]