Internet activism gets a bad rap, in general. It is accused of being impersonal, of allowing people to simply click ‘like’, and then stop caring. However, I think this is far too cynical a view. […]
TV | The Honourable Woman – Nothing is what it seems in this exceptional spy thriller
A tight close-up of a blade and the swish of metal on metal, but the camera pans out to show it’s only a wire bread basket and tongs. A waiter neatly lines the basket with […]
Interview | Dawn O'Porter – 'TV networks don't think women are as good as men.'
You’d be mistaken for thinking that Dawn O’Porter is some kind of superhero. Journalist, reporter, performer, documentary maker and novelist are but a few of the titles she’s achieved in under a decade. Yet she […]
Debate | #banbossy
Last week, businesswoman and Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg launched a new #BanBossy campaign aiming to ban the word “bossy” on the grounds that it discourages young girls from ambition and leadership. With support from celebrities […]
Sport | Hockey – All still to play for in second leg as Leeds concede late equaliser to Newcastle
A late equaliser for visitors Newcastle cancelled out Cath Scorey’s first half goal for Leeds to set up a fascinating second leg next week. This is the first year BUCs have introduced a play-off system, […]
Sport | Cup semi-finals to provide top BUCs action
While BUCs seasons began to draw to a close last week, there is still plenty of sport to enjoy on campus this week. In an all-Northern 1A clash, the women’s lacrosse team face the side […]
Sport | BUCS Preview – North battle South in Water Polo clash
Each sitting mid-table in their respective leagues, this week’s men’s Championship water polo tie promises to be a high-quality competitive affair. A North vs South Premier division clash, each side will be fighting not only […]
Sport | Crucial football derby the highlight of this weeks BUCS action
Weather permitting, there will be plenty of Gryphons action this Wednesday afternoon, not least from a derby football match with rivals Met. Kicking off at 2pm at Beckett Park, this fixture is an away tie, […]
Comment | Why we need Jennifer Lawrence
The second instalment in the hugely popular Hunger Games trilogy ‘Catching Fire’ is out in cinemas at the moment. I for one will most definitely be taking advantage of Orange Wednesdays to go see it, […]
Comment | An end to LAD culture
Lad culture is a club promoter asking young men to explain the details of how they intend to “violate a fresher tonight”. The crude misogyny that characterises it so conclusively courses through the response: ‘she’s […]
Sport | Women's Football – Unlucky loss leaves Leeds last
Leeds women’s football team braved strong winds and bitterly cold conditions in an attempt to secure their first result of the season with a win over Loughborough, yet fell short in a closely contested match […]
Sport | BUCs Preview
Beginning at The Edge, the Women’s basketball will look to extend their perfect start to the season, as bottom-placed Sunderland visit this week. A 45-28 victory over Northumbria last week saw them pull away, alongside […]