18th February 2013 - The Glasgow Guardian



Views on #GUIndyRef: Richard Madden – Scottish Green Party

18th February 2013

Richard Madden I was born in Scotland, I am Scottish. I will be voting ‘Yes’ on February 21st. Over 300 years ago, my ancestors, the Scottish masses, did not get a say on the future of Scotland. The upcoming referendum in 2014, as well as the campus referendum, finally offers us that chance to have ...


Weighing up his options

18th February 2013

David Robertson Finding it difficult juggling university studies, work and socialising? Imagine you were also an elite level weightlifter training three hours a day with a view to taking part in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Sound difficult? This is the reality of talented athlete and University of Glasgow student Callum Downie. Originally from Aberfeldy, ...


Don’t let Glasgow’s museums ruin you

18th February 2013

Euan McTear Being born and raised in Glasgow I have been to my fair share of the city’s museums. Before long, though, the word “museum” had connotations of boring afternoons looking at boring things – the same boring things as were there last time. If it was suggested by your parents that the family should ...


Sturgeon campus visit amidst criticism

18th February 2013

Louise Wilson Claire Diamond Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, visited Glasgow University today to help with the Yes Scotland campaign ahead of the GU Independence Referendum, to the criticism of some students. Nicola Sturgeon, who is SNP MSP for Glasgow Southside, arrived on ‘library hill’ this afternoon to show her support for the Yes vote ...