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Author: Shannon Cook

Jamaica Kincaid: An Insight Into the Captivating Works of a Caribbean Writer

Posted on 18th October 201918th October 2019 by Shannon Cook

Shannon Cook discusses the life and work of writer Jamaica Kincaid

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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!! 🤢
Instagram post 2121236130532633887_1499062485 Have we got some new members of The Gryphon? The kittens at @yorkshire_animal_shelter definitely seemed interested in having a read of last year’s Freshers Guide! Leftover papers were donated to provide bedding for their animals. A big thanks to the shelter for taking them! #kittensofinstagram #catsofleeds #studentnewspaper #leeds #recyclingpaper
Instagram post 2111143182612656206_1499062485 Just want to say a big congratulations to everyone who got their #alevelresults today and we look forward to seeing all of you in September! Swipe ➡️for some of our biggest stories last year on campus! If you’re interested in writing, design, or photography, The Gryphon is a great place to start! We’re the official newspaper on campus and publish anything from an arty review 🎨 to a breaking news story 📰. Come find us at the Fresher’s Fair on 25th September or in the Gryphon office upstairs in the Union! #leedsstudents #leedsuni #studentnewspaper #resultsday2019
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Instagram post 2089367403990133234_1499062485 Protesters for @xryouthleeds and @extinctionrleeds have taken over a bridge in the centre of Leeds causing major disruption to business in the city centre. The aim is to target the financial industry over links to the fossil fuel industry. Swipe for more pics! #summeruprising #extinctionrebellion #climatechange #climatecrisis #environment #leeds #protest
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Instagram post 2045733723933999167_1499062485 Gamble Aware's 'Bet Regret Barbershop' is stopping off at Leeds University Union today, offering free haircuts to sports fans who open up about their gambling habits. Recent studies revealed that 1.2 million students in the UK gamble, two in three gambled in the past month, and that one in four student gamblers bet more than they can afford. Young men are the group at highest risk of gambling irresponsibly. If you're in need of a haircut or would like to chat openly about gambling, pop by their stall for a trim and a chinwag. #GambleAware #BetRegretBarbershop #BetRegret
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Instagram post 2002362713188357496_1499062485 A vigil was held outside of Leeds University Union today, in memory of the 50 victims who lost their lives in last week’s Christchurch shooting. Numerous speakers prayed for all the families affected, as hundreds of staff and students of all faiths, or none, congregated in a show of unity in the face of terror and division.
Instagram post 1995051269498053816_1499062485 Check out all our International Women’s Day content in issue 10 available on campus now! Just a few of the kick ass females on our editorial team celebrating girl power! We are stronger together! #unilife📚 #studentlife #iwd2019 #iwd #balanceforbetter #girlpower #futureisfemale #girlgang #girlsjustwannahavefun
Instagram post 1994452913168021357_1499062485 A little sneak peek at the front cover illustration by @niall_unger_illustration available across campus tomorrow! Make sure to pick up your copy up! #unilife📚 #studentlife #journalism #leeds #news #salary
Instagram post 1983349384542111622_1499062485 How will the new @coopuk meal deal compare to the essentials one? It’s opening and we can’t wait to find out! #unilife📚 #studentlife #leeds #coop
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