9th February 2019 - The Glasgow Guardian



What’s right with games?

9th February 2019

    Isabella Eastwood Writer   Our latest instalment on video games and mental health looks into the importance of community In our last article, we touched upon the various reasons as to why video games are often vilified in the press, however, Dr Jo Twist OBE, CEO of Ukie – UK interactive entertainment – ...


#MeToo, but what next?

9th February 2019

  Bethany Woodhead Views Editor Content warning: this article contains references to sexual abuse and assault. “I was able to tell the tale to close family members nonchalantly and it’s already becoming just another disgusting situation I was subjected to.” For all their merits, the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements have blown the cork on ...


Tackling gender stereotypes in sport

9th February 2019

    Theodore Wilcocks Writer   Theodore Wilcocks discusses the importance of putting aside our harmful preconceptions of certain sports “A boy’s sport” is what the teachers called it. “A lesbian” is what the other children labelled her. “Don’t let a girl tackle you,” said the parents at the side of the pitch. This is ...


Glasgow night shelter reports one service user dying every month

9th February 2019

  Osama Abou-zeid Writer   The report follows concerns over the use of street valium and the rise in deaths of homeless people in recent months A report by the Evening Times has revealed that users of the Glasgow Winter Night Shelter suffer a death rate of one per month. The Lodging House Mission organises ...