When does a petty insult go too far? Whether meant as an attack on a person’s sexuality or not, the word ‘gay’ is surely not necessary to express distaste for something. Though it could be […]
Let’s get (non) Binary, Trans* Queer sex ed on the map
Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) is dramatically failing the LGBTQ community. It seems ridiculous that in 2015, a government who has legalised same-sex marriage within the last year cannot produce a SRE policy that sufficiently […]
“My home country lost its innocence”: reflections on the Danish terror attacks
On Valentine’s Day, my home country of Denmark lost its innocence. A lone gunman fired an automatic weapon into the crowd of an event about freedom of speech. A 55 year old civilian died and […]
No More Page 3: a hindrance or a help?
I am the first to jump on the feminist bandwagon wherever possible, but when, a few weeks ago, the Sun supposedly ‘banned’ Page 3 for a whole 24 hours, I wasn’t celebrating a victory over […]
“That’s so gay”: we need to tackle homophobia in schools
When I was in primary school, “That’s so gay” used to echo around the playground as frequently as the dreaded cries of: “Tig, your it!” and “Bulldog!” For my peers and me, “gay” was a […]
Boys, Balls and Banter: why football is struggling to keep up with society
Last November I had something that resembled an existential crisis when my beloved Wigan Athletic – the team I have supported through thick, thin, promotion, cup glory and relegation since 25th March 2000 (a 2-0 […]
Is it that nutty to call a child Nutella?
There are plenty of names you could describe as being sweet, but Nutella takes that all to a new level. For better or for worse however, the baby name inspired by a nutty household chocolate […]
Libby puts Church on a new Lane
Most of us will have been aware of the upsurge in the feminist movement lately, led by celebrities such as Emma Watson supporting her ‘this is what a feminist looks like’ slogan. However, the Church […]
The dark side of Winston Churchill’s legacy
This week, the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s death was commemorated, with special services and events being held across the country, including one at Westminster Abbey attended by the leaders of the 3 main parties. […]
Green success doesn’t mean much
The upcoming general election has opened up opportunities for smaller parties to emerge, allowing groups like the Green Party to gain a political voice, which people are gradually beginning to listen to. This is, of […]
Is the backlash against Benedict Cumberbatch justified?
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has recently apologised for using the term ‘coloured’ on US television in a discussion about the lack of opportunities for non-white actors. The Gryphon asks: was the backlash against Cumberbatch justified? […]
Was criticism over the lack of diversity in this year’s Oscar nominations justified?
The 2015 Oscar nominations saw no female directors, screenwriters or cinematographers nominated, nor a single person of colour. Following widespread condemnation of the awards, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the first African-American president of the academy, stated that […]