The person attacked in the city centre over the weekend has been confirmed as a 20-year-old Leeds University student. The former social sciences foundation degree student Billy Jacob Mankelow died of serious head injuries, and was […]
General Election 2015: An interview with Yorkshire First
Although the name strikes a resemblance to a fascist collective we’d all soon rather forget, Yorkshire First say that they come in peace. Formed in 2014, the party are determined to devolve God’s Own Country […]
The Gryphon claim they were unfairly sidelined during Leadership Race
The Gryphon are putting LUU under fire for claiming that they were unfairly sidelined in the recent Leadership Race elections. The elections, which saw six executive officers run for LUU posts, also included the campaign […]
We need you: vote ‘yes’ so that your voice is heard
I remember, exactly this time last year, that I said I would do everything in my power to serve this student newspaper. I am writing this open letter today because the time has […]
Roxane Gay: Think Big, Act Smart
Editor-in-chief Jasmine Andersson speaks to Guardian US columnist and ‘Bad Feminist’ Roxane Gay about her heroes, intersectionality, and Scrabble. What is the definition of a feminist to you? Feminism is pluralistic. There are multiple definitions […]
‘I’m looking you in the eye and saying it’s going to happen’ — The Gryphon meets Ed Miliband
Labour leader Ed Miliband recently announced that if his party come into power, tuition fees will be reduced from to £6000 a year. Addressing a crowd of young people at the Leeds College of Music, […]
Should Civil Partnerships be open to heterosexual couples?
Yes Jasmine Andersson Civil ceremonies were initially introduced as a poor cousin to marriage in order to not only demean LGBTQ relationships, but to heighten the virtues of marriage. Although this agenda still sits stiffly […]
Ed Miliband promises tuition fee cuts to 6k
Aspiring Prime Minister Ed Miliband today announced Labour’s plans to cut tuition fees. Appearing at the Leeds College of Music, Mr Miliband said that the tripling of tuition in 2010 led to ‘the most expensive […]
Blind Date: Tania meets Michael
Tania, History graduate, 24 meets Michael, 23, MA Physics for a cheeky catch up at The Black Swan on Call Lane. Did sparks fly or was it a tequila shot too far? Tania on Michael […]
Protesters gather to honour Chapel Hill victims
A group of students have gathered outside of LUU to protest against the lack of media coverage given to the Chapel Hill shooting victims. Shaddy Barakat, wife Yusor Mohammad and her sister Razan were shot […]
Your say: is Sambuca just another Tequila?
As reports have revealed that Tequila promoters will be relaunching yet another night after their controversial video released in the winter term of last year, The Gryphon wanted to see what you think to the […]
UPDATE: Leeds graduate dies in Thailand
The family of a Leeds University graduate who died in Thailand last week have paid tribute to their daughter who they claim died from natural causes. Posting on Christina Annesley’s Facebook page, her mother Margaret […]