6th February 2019 - The Glasgow Guardian



In conversation with GRASS

6th February 2019

Theo Wilcocks Writer Theo Wilcocks talks to Loa from the Glasgow Refugee and Asylum Seeker Solidarity society about their values and surging turnouts GRASS is a University society which was formed five years ago. It aims to educate students on issues surrounding refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants in the UK. It also acts as ...


Article 13, a potential internet disaster

6th February 2019

Ree Rolph Writer EU legislation threatens to create major unintended problems for the everyday internet user If you’ve been on YouTube recently, you’ve likely been presented with a pop-up message decrying Article 13, a proposed EU directive that Google claims will force them to block millions of videos, and prevent EU users from uploading new ...


Should we trust sixteen year olds with the vote?

6th February 2019

Jack Corban Views Editor Jack Corban debates lowering the voting age to 16 Two days after the referendum, it was pretty unusual to see such a crowd walking through the streets of Lancaster for any political reason, but there they were. Many of my friends were in that crowd, campaigning for the right for 16-year ...


I Will Follow You (Even If You Change)

6th February 2019

Dylan Tuck Culture Editor In light of the polarizing responses to Bring Me The Horizon’s latest release Amo, Dylan Tuck dissects fan reactions to changes and questions, just who is music made for? If a lead-singer of a band comes forward to mockingly joke they’re loving “how much record is polarizing peeps”, you know ...


Council considers plans to pedestrianise and cover the M8 at Charing Cross

6th February 2019

  Marianna Marcelline Writer Fresh proposals have been put forward to install a pedestrianised cover above part of the M8 that runs through Central Glasgow. The plans, which are currently entering the feasibility study stage, involve fitting a roof garden cap above the motorway, in the area between Mitchell Library and Sauchiehall Street. The aim ...