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Author: Phoebe Turner

The Seyi Omooba Debate: Do Religious Beliefs Excuse Homophobic Behaviour?

Posted on 11th October 201911th October 2019 by Phoebe Turner

In March 2019, Seyi Omooba was cast in the part of Celie, the leading role in the upcoming production of The Color Purple at the Curve Theatre, Leicester– a show based off a 1982 novel […]

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Instagram post 2220580746850876809_1499062485 Good luck to everyone with exams! You’ll smash it 👊🏽🧑🏻‍🎓🍀 - Today is the first day of the exam period. Only 11 more to go... You can celebrate with our first issue of Semester 2, out on the 31st Jan 📰🤓
Instagram post 2211138499789045875_1499062485 Thank you for a great #2019 and onto #2020 with new issues for @thegryphon in the new year! 1st issue after the break will be 31st December. - If you want to join us, please email editor@thegryphon.co.uk or go and check out the “Write for Us” page on the website! #newyearseve #leeds #leedsuniversity #magazine #studentmedia #studentnewspaper #thegryphon
Instagram post 2203040377733067752_1499062485 Salad Box at @leedsuniunion closed its doors last week. It will be replaced with a dessert bar with ice cream from @yorvaleicecream in the new year. - Click the link in our bio to read what students think of the move as well as more info! Former Editor-In-Chief at @thegryphon @robbie_cairns described the move as a “travesty” though did acknowledge it was a matter of time.... #saladlife #icecreamrulesmyworld #students #leeds #yorkshire
Instagram post 2198097785404580562_1499062485 In case you missed it, there was a general election last night. 4 alumni from @universityofleeds retained their seats and 1 alumnus who had switched from the Labour Party to the Independent Group lost. Multiple other candidates who were previously students also ran for seats in Leeds Central, Leeds North West, and Leeds North East. #leeds #leedsuni #jessphillips #labour #generalelection #labourparty #alexsobel #politics #brexit
Instagram post 2196726125950776334_1499062485 Last week we had our Christmas editorial team dinner! 🎅🏼🎄🎊 - Thanks to all of our editorial team and writers for all of their hard work this semester, we’ve created some great content. - Get excited for semester 2! 😎
Instagram post 2194387409445945751_1499062485 Thank you to all our amazing panelists and hosts at our Media On Your Terms event last Wednesday 🗣 - We sold over 200 tickets in the end! 🙌 - We were honoured to facilitate some important conversations about diversity in the media alongside @thisislsr and @leedsstudenttelevision 📺🎙📰 - Thank you to everyone who came, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! 💚💙💜
Instagram post 2192923530392006586_1499062485 “The people we are commemorating today saw beyond the aggression, beyond the violence. They saw beyond the brokenness to the human being. They did not want people to put away, dehumanised” - Robin Fishwick, a Chaplain at the @universityofleeds - A vigil was held at 12 outside @leedsuniunion today to remember Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones at the London Bridge attack last week. Lydia Evans, Activities Officer at the Union said “we will never give up your fight”. #londonbridge
Instagram post 2187864125623570476_1499062485 Our last issue of 2019 is out now! 📰🎅🏼 - Talking sexual offence crimes in Hyde Park and Headingley, @luubeatsociety , disability and sex, Australian bushfires and much more. Get your final copy of the year from @leedsuniunion and @universityofleeds campus!
Instagram post 2186665206944189747_1499062485 The third day of strikes is over. A week to go. Check out the latest images of the protest taken by @verticalgranite #uculeeds #ucustrike #uni #university #leeds #leedsuni
Instagram post 2185881112614533454_1499062485 These photos were taken by university exchange students in Hong Kong, giving an insight into the violent protests there. Please share to raise awareness! - Make sure to pick up a copy of our newspaper on Friday from @universityofleeds campus and @leedsuniunion to read about how the protests have affected the students’ lives. Also, check out our website to read about several UK universities’ decision to recall exchange students from Hong Kong. - #fightforhongkong #hongkongprotest #hongkong🇭🇰
Instagram post 2184921147737289830_1499062485 It is the first day of strike action at @universityofleeds. Both animals and humans have come out to protest. The strikes are a result of two issues trade union UCU have with UUK, the organisation that represents over 136 universities including Leeds. The strikes will continue until Wednesday next week. Check out the link in our bio to read the full article! - Photos: @ainolaatuinen #uculeeds #strikes #university #doggo #protestdog #students #doggosdoingthings #leeds #leedsuni
Instagram post 2184187100262115933_1499062485 We’re joining forces with @thisislsr and @leedsstudenttelevision on Wednesday 4th December! 📰📺🎤 Link in our bio for the event details. The free event will feature four panels from a variety of industry experts and alumni with discussions on gender, race, sexuality and disability and how this has affected the panellists’ experience in the media. These will take place consecutively from 11am-3pm. Following this, we will host three practical workshops on print media, radio and television so that members can learn skills to inspire them to get involved while at University and in the future. No matter your race, gender, sexuality or ability, it's important to understand the experiences of others around you. 💙💜💚 #diversity #media #journalismstudent #studentradio #studenttv #leedsuniversity
Instagram post 2178570192095786374_1499062485 Issue 4 is available now across @leedsuniunion and @universityofleeds campus! 📰 Featuring @ucu_leeds_city_college strike news, #internationalmensday with @luumantality and #alcoholawarenessweek with @luu_high_on_life 🎓🙋🏽‍♂️🍻 #studentjournalism #studentnewspaper #newspaperarticle #leedslife #uniofleeds #luu #leedsuniversity #studentjourno
Instagram post 2167516877492687196_1499062485 Pick up a copy of Issue 3, available across @leedsuniunion and @universityofleeds campus now! 📰 Featuring a lowdown on Co-op working conditions, what life is like as a disabled student, an interview with @equaliserleeds and the best cocktail bars for students. #studentjournalism #leedsuni #leedslife #studentnewspaper #leedsuniversity #thegryphon #studentjourno #universityofleeds
Instagram post 2165604370389791620_1499062485 Throwback to Leeds Light Night, the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival 🌇✨🎆🌟 Photos: @verticalgranite #leedslife #leedslightnight #leedslightnight2019 #lightnightleeds #lightnightleeds2019
Instagram post 2154494422230550327_1499062485 Last chance to pick up a copy of our first issue if you haven’t already! Featuring campus watch, a look at some LUU societies, mental health in the workplace and much more. You can find our stands around @leedsuniunion and also across @universityofleeds campus 📰
Instagram post 2145959132079694300_1499062485 The first ever women’s varsity at Headingley Stadium has been won by @universityofleeds @luuwrufc CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS WELL DONE!!! Credit: Ed Barnes
Instagram post 2142265800816142241_1499062485 Very successful Fresher’s Fair on Wednesday with over 200 signups! If you missed us or want to find out more, click the link in our bio for our Give It A Go event tomorrow.
Instagram post 2139345805366821109_1499062485 12,000 protestors took to the streets of Leeds for a climate change strike on Friday 20th September, as pictured here. On the same day, @universityofleeds announced that it plans to take ‘bold’ action to tackle the climate crisis. Read more about both stories with the link in our bio 🌏 Photos: @clareredman
Instagram post 2132080391561816522_1499062485 This year’s Freshers Guide is out in @leedsuniunion . Go pick up a copy and let us know what you think! 📰 Expect advice for returning and new students, the best new nights out and gigs as well a warning to get prepared for the return of Freshers’ Flu!! 🤢
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