Reminiscent of Scandi-Noir productions such as The Bridge and The Killing, Hinterland (or Y Gwyll, in Welsh) combines haunting scenery with suspicious disappearances, cold-blooded murders and family feuds which are guaranteed to see you coming […]
Easter: a commercial eggs-travaganza?
Heralding the start of spring, Easter is a Christian festival and well-observed tradition across the world. The Gryphon investigates the origins of Easter and reflects upon its role in today’s society. For many people, Easter […]
Roald Dahl: The real BFG
Roald Dahl was a literary magician, celebrated for his children’s classics and dark-humoured short stories for adults. His books have become timeless additions to bookshelves the world over, treasured by children and adults alike. As […]
"Parlez-Vous Français?" Is the French Language Under Attack?
The Gryphon explores recent changes in the French language, why these revisions have been proposed, and the effects that they may have upon communication. The recent proposed changes to the French language have sparked uproar […]
A new direction for publishing?
Penguin Random House UK axes degree requirement from recruitment process. In an unprecedented move for the publishing industry, Penguin Random House has recently decided to scrap the need for a degree to enter their workforce. […]
Review: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
Even as a self-confessed Picoult devotee, I found myself approaching this particular novel with a degree of unease, anxious that a work of complete fiction could never do justice to the indescribable horrors of the […]
“What if Christmas doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!”
As Christmas draws ever nearer, The Gryphon examines the effect our consumer-driven society is having on the traditional meaning of the festive season. Christmas is a time to relax, reflect, and spend time with our loved ones. […]
Baby it’s cold outside: Yuletide reads
Given that most of us spend the holidays swamped in revision and essay-writing, it’s hardly surprising that we tend to turn to festive blockbusters throughout the Christmas season rather than books. But this year, instead […]
A Language Assistantship Abroad…
Every year the British Council send over two thousand undergraduates and postgraduates abroad to teach English as a foreign language, in a programme which spans four continents and fourteen countries. The Gryphon explores the challenges […]
Monday Farmers Market: fresh food on LUU’s doorstep
Every Monday during term time, come rain or shine, a foodie extravaganza takes place outside the union: it’s the Monday Farmers Market. From piping hot hog roasts to handmade hummus, continental crêpes to seasonal soups, […]
Reading Week Reads
M. Pamplemousse and the Carbon Footprint From the creator of the much-loved Paddington, comes this exciting instalment in the Monsieur Pamplemousse series, featuring the food-guide-write-turned-detective Monsieur Pamplemousse and his loyal bloodhound, Pommes Frites. Monsieur Leclercq, […]
Every Single Word: the Representation of Minorities On-Screen
In the media, there is a distinct lack of coverage of and appreciation for Black Minority Ethnic individuals who positively contribute to our society. The Gryphon explores the underrepresentation of BME individuals in the media […]