We adore holiday cheer, décor and of course the winter fashion but there is nothing worse than dry, flaky skin that comes with it. The low air temperature outside combined with low humidity results in […]
‘Dapper Laughs’ tour cancelled on the back of student momentum
Leeds University Union’s Socialist Studentd found themselves at the forefront of popular opinion as it was announced that the UK Tour of ITV2’s controversial presenter, Daniel O’Reilly, has been cancelled. Mary Finch, the coordinator of […]
Theatre Group’s Pains of Youth is executed with professionalism and skill
Seduction, suffering and suicide are three of the most controversial words in our language, but they are also the three most suitable to describe Ferdinand Bruckner’s Pains of Youth – which was performed by the […]
Review: Just A Little… Shy FX @ Canal Mills
Last weekend, the dark and dingy Canal Mills was transformed into a colourful Kingston Carnival for the return of ‘Just a Little’. Bunting dangled from the ceiling, the lights shone bright, and there was a […]
The Million-Dollar Selfie: Who’s in the line up?
A million dollars is a slight exaggeration, but when simply posting a selfie wins you £200 worth ofAdidas Originals Clothing it really is Christmas come early! No doubt you will have seen certain […]
This week we love…
Malaika Firth. Some people are a fortunate gift of the gene pool; one of the lucky few is Malaika Firth. Though the up and coming model can […]
LUU hosts first Asexual Awareness Week
The Union has hosted its first Asexual Awareness Week to educate students about the ‘misunderstood’ sexual orientation.The week, which concludes with a fashion show this Sunday, included workshops on the history of asexuality, film screenings […]
Victoria’s dark secret: #iamperfect petition gains worldwide support
Three University of Leeds Students have caused what has been described as a ‘social media firestorm’, after their petition against Victoria Secrets’ ‘Perfect Body’ advertising campaign gains international momentum. Students Frances Black, Gabriella Kountourides, and Laura Ferris […]
Serena the queen at World Tour Championships
Last week saw the staging of the WTA World Tour Finals in Singapore, and as always, the matches were unpredictable and high-quality. This season has certainly been one of shocks and surprises, exemplified by the […]
Should England stars play in the 2015 Under-21 European Championships?
Yes they should – Rhys Stevens With the ensuing debate raging about whether England’s youngsters such as Liverpool whizzkid Raheem Sterling should be in contention for under-21 boss Gareth Southgate’s plans for next summer, the […]
Interview with Elorm Haligah
Elorm Haligah talks to The Gryphon about employment inequality, the importance of volunteering, and being president of Nottingham ACS! When I manage to pin Elorm Haligah down for a chat, he is just about to […]
UPDATED: Men accused of killing former Leeds Uni Student withdraw confessions
Two Burmese men accused of the murder of University of Leeds graduate David Miller and fellow backpacker Hannah Witheridge, have retracted their confessions. The bodies of the two Brits were found on the 15 September, […]