The U.S taxi-hailing service Uber has been found to have been using secret programs to hide their existence from official regulators, in order to avoid potential charges. Regularly featuring in the news, and not for […]
Bowie’s Blackstar: a closeted LGBTQ superstar
Most music fans are no doubt already familiar with David Bowie’s pioneering stage personas and continual reinvention. More dedicated followers will be well versed in how these traits encouraged fearless self-expression and pride throughout the […]
The Edgy Veggie: Baklava
One thing that I always get asked when I tell people I’m Turkish is ‘do you know how to make baklava?’ The answer is yes I do, but not in the traditional way where I […]
Review: 20th Century Women – full of infectious warmth
20th Century Women is an absolute joy. It is film with a genuine affection for its characters – it’s laugh out loud funny and heart-breaking. It’s pertinent to the time in which we live. I […]
Preview: De La Soul @ O2 Academy, 28/2/17
The legendary hip hop trio De La Soul are coming to Leeds o2 Academy on the 28th February. This UK tour follows the release of Grammy nominated And The Anonymous Nobody, featuring collaborations with Damon […]
LGBT History Month: Rowan Ellis on LGBT representation in pop culture
It’s February, otherwise known as LGBTQ+ History Month, the month in which LGBTQ+ people and culture are celebrated and recognised! Of course the rights of LGBTQ+ people and communities should be fought for all year […]
T2 Trainspotting: A Film For Its Addicts
On a simplistic level, the box office success of T2 Trainspotting can be easily attributed to the expansion of Trainspotting’s fan-base over the last two decades. The wide critical acclaim and new generation of viewers […]
The Guitar: This is a man’s world
Imagine Ed Sheeran on stage, guitar and loop-pedal in toe, looking pretty sweaty-headed during a performance of ‘Sing’. Now, imagine Joan Jett on stage, hooking the audience into synchronised head-banging before the first play of […]
Let’s drink some more Gin, shall we?
There comes a time, as editors, when we must compel ourselves to ‘take one for the team’. With this moral responsibility in mind, Gryphon editors Charlie Green and Will Hoole were invited down to the […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Time to sort out our block grant
Jack Palmer is running to be reelected for Union Affairs Officer, here are his views on LUU’s measly block grant. In 2015-16, the University of Leeds spent £4,005,000 on ‘Printing, stationary and office expenses’. In […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Reestablishing Social Leagues
Ciaran Lennon is running for Activities Officer, here are his view on reestablishing social leagues for sports. Sport at the University of Leeds is an important way for students to stay active and healthy in […]
Inspiration for the summer: Banff Mountain Film Festival
With the winter holidays now a distant memory and the days finally getting longer, it seems the perfect time to start pulling together ideas for a crazy 2017 summer adventure. As such, I somewhat ironically […]