Image Comics are quickly proving themselves to be the publishing equivalent of a fairy godmother for creators and readers alike. They offer some of the biggest names in the industry the chance to write/ draw […]
A Voice for who?: The Gryphon investigates Male Rights Activism
The MRA movement has consistently gained attention for its controversial position in a world where feminism is becoming more and more status quo. From ‘GamerGate’, to the deep dark realms of 4chan, their voices are […]
The Best Comics of 2015
2014 was an interesting year for comics and 2015 looks set to be no different. So let’s take a break from moaning intermittently about New Year’s resolutions and deadlines and get stuck into the way […]
Occasionally, it’s worth giving the madman with a microphone a chance
When a middle-aged white man stands up in front of an audience and prepares to spend over an hour and a half shouting at you about feminism and multiculturalism, you’d be right to flinch. However, […]
Sex, Drugs and Video Games
When asked to list movies, TV shows or even songs that deal with the issue of drugs in mature and complex ways, we might be able to list a few just off the top of […]
Don’t call me a “Girl Gamer”
You may be aware of Gamergate – that social booby trap currently disguising itself as a serious debate – or you may not be. The important thing you need to know about it is this; […]
Protein, Power-lifting and Push-up Bras: Weight lifting and the Modern Woman
The Gryphon caught up with local Leeds athlete Karina Nielsen, who has recently competed in the UK bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s British Championships after obtaining an impressive first-place victory in the East England regional qualifiers. […]
Food | Leeds’ Top 5 Hangover Food Hotspots
#1. The Greasy Pig - Hyde Park Veteran Hyde Park residents will know this place as a beacon of hope when you’re bleary eyed and empty stomached the morning after the night before. This place […]
Books | The Changing Face of Comic Books
The comic book industry is a strange one. It’s dominated almost entirely by two companies -Marvel and DC – and as such, it’s perhaps the only entertainment industry that has managed to exclude, overlook or […]
Food | Gastronaut – Le Chalet, Leeds
Beyond occasional trips to the station, the financial district of Leeds may not be that familiar to the city’s students. However, if you’re willing to venture in, you’ll find there are some friendly, affordable and […]
Video Games | Best of E3
This year the great and the good of the video games industry gathered once more to bring us all the news, updates and previews we could possibly want and Leeds Student stayed up well past […]
Food | Gastronaut – Twister Burger Company
If there’s one thing the Leeds restaurant scene isn’t lacking, it’s an array of fantastic and innovative burger restaurants. If my housemates had a penny for every time I’ve come home, claiming to have found […]