23rd November 2018 - The Glasgow Guardian



The robots take the subways

23rd November 2018

Credit: Hugo Cheung Kelton Holsen Reporter  The city of Glasgow recently announced that they are launching a new subway initiative that will introduce driverless trains that, according to the BBC, will “offer quieter and smoother journeys and have dedicated facilities for wheelchair users for the first time.” The trains will run with almost no staff, ...


Feeling S.A.D?

23rd November 2018

Bethany Woodhead Views Editor  The effectively named SAD (for seasonal affective disorder) or more affectionately, “the winter blues” is, as described by the NHS, a “type of depression that comes and goes in seasonal pattern”. Despite the acronym merely making me think of the glum little creature from Pixar’s animated film “Inside Out”, a SAD ...


Thriving for a kendo attitude? Can do!

23rd November 2018

Dzachary Zainudden Writer The University of Glasgow offers its students numerous martial arts amongst its ever-growing list of sports. From Muay Thai boxing to Karate, new practitioners are introduced to one of many forms of fighting systems that instils discipline, self-respect and character into anyone eager to learn and reflect who they are as individuals. ...


Let’s put Black Friday behind us

23rd November 2018

Credit: Adriana Iuliano Elle Lindsay Writer Elle Lindsay takes a critical look at the contagious consumerism from There is no denying that we have a lot to thank America for: TV shows such as Friends, franchises such as Marvel, coffee from Starbucks, Coca-Cola and rock ‘n’ roll to name but a few. There is also ...