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 […]
Can the NHS continue in its current form?
NHS reforms are a key issue in the upcoming General Election in May. The Gryphon asks: can the NHS continue in its current form? YES James Gibson With less than 100 days left till […]
It’s no joke, Murdoch: Page Three has to go
Page Three is archaic, tasteless and has no place in a society where we supposedly champion women as the equals of men. In the words of Kevin Bacon, no-brainer. At the time of writing, The […]
The Charlie Hebdo series: a Muslim’s perspective
On 7th January 2015, two masked gunmen broke into the offices of satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Armed with assault rifles, body armour and an RPG, they killed seven employees, including Editor Stéphane Charbonnier, […]
Social supermarkets: the answer to food poverty?
As someone who calls South London their home, the news of West Norwood’s first ‘social supermarket’ offers a glimmer of hope to those dependent on the strained Food Bank culture of the twenty-first century. This […]
When it comes to LGBT rights, we need to pay attention, listen and remember
It would be ludicrous to suggest that we live in a society where homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are things of the past. Transphobia in particular, is still incredibly prevalent, and does a great deal of […]
“Education is everything”: why we should support free education
I’m proud to have recently proposed the motion ‘Should LUU lobby the government to ensure that their aspiration for higher education is that it is free?’, which can now be voted on in a referendum […]
FGM: a gross violation of human rights
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is often synonymous with female genital circumcision, but the latter label is misleading and only serves to soften the barbarity of FGM. While the general topic of circumcision does generate its […]