The brand new £1,000,000 boat house has got the Rowing Team very excited. After a year of work, it was opened in September to a very happy team. The boat house will save time and […]
Beginner’s Guide to Yoga
Yoga Society’s Social Secretary, Alice Loveys Jervoise, translates what the different styles of Yoga mean. Intimidated by the complex sounding-names? This handy guide from The Yoga Society explains the different types of yoga to help you choose which […]
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 […]
Theatre | Pains of Youth Preview – LUU’s Theatre Group puts together a dramatic explosion of emotion, entropy and erotica
On 28th -30th October, the Theatre Group will take to the stage in bourgeois style with their interpretation of Pains of Youth by Ferdinand Bruckner (trans. by Martin Crimp). The 1926 play follows the lives […]
Come hear the music play…Come to the Cabaret. A Preview
In the wise words of Liza Minelli, put down your knitting, your book and your broom and join the Stage Musical Society in their one time only Cabaret Show that’s sure to get your toes […]
Interview with the Activities Exec Fiona Metcalfe
We interview Activities Exec Fiona Metcalfe on how to help your society. What does your job involve? My job is to oversee the 300 plus clubs and societies and to help and facilitate them to be […]
Bargain booze for Wine lovers chosen by Wine Society
Want to learn a bit more about wine? We spoke to the Wine Society to find out why it’s so popular this year and got some tips on the best cheap buys available in Leeds. […]
Society Profile: Leeds Quidditch and Harry Potter Society
About: A quirky group of hard core Harry Potter fans. Whether you enjoy the book and film series, or you like the idea of playing Quidditch, this society is worth looking into. From national Quidditch […]
Student suffers panic attack in “overcrowded” Stylus
A student has complained of ‘a complete disregard for safety and welfare’ after they suffered an anxiety attack at an allegedly overcrowded union event. The incident occurred at the ‘Road to Leeds Arrival Party’ in […]
Society Profile: Netball
Name: University Netball About: Netball has around 120 members overall. Every Wednesday, the teams travel to different cities to play matches against other Universities, as part of the Nothern BUCs league. Netball has six teams […]
Top 5 Beer Pubs as rated by The Real Ale Society
Like Beer? The Real Ale Society tell the Gryphon which pubs to visit. 1. The Brudenell – Often has a good selection of cheap beers and also has a lot of live gigs on. With […]
An Interview with the President of RAG
The Gryphon interviewed RAG president Sarah Calvert to find out all about RAG and why it’s a society to watch. What is your role as President? My role is to look after the long term […]