16th December 2019
Adam Nicholson Writer From the stately symphonic to the theatrically avant-garde, the SSO are back with a diverse programme of Haydn, Ligeti, and Wagner in this tremendous orchestral offering. The programme of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is diverse and varied annually, however, it is interesting that tonight’s concert may serve as a microcosm ...
16th December 2019
Rebecca Scott Culture Editor Life in Glasgow getting you down? Take a trip down the Firth of Clyde and see what life’s like beside the seaside. Before I pen some quirky listicle about the most Instagrammable spots in Inverclyde, I feel like I should be candid – I’ve lived here my whole life, and I ...
16th December 2019
Anna Wood Writer Anna Wood weighs up the pros and cons of the ever divisive Secret Santa As I write this, it is still November, and it seems slightly odd to be penning an article about the merits and drawbacks of the annual friendship group lottery/ritual/war known as Secret Santa. The first of December is ...
16th December 2019
Fred Bruce Writer The bard of Newcastle laments tales of a broken Britain at this stomping CCA gig Equipped with a mug of chamomile tea, sporting a Guinness-stained jumper, and a motley flat cap, barely containing a mop of long blonde locks, one could be forgiven for thinking the man taking centre stage at the ...
16th December 2019
Jack Mitchell Writer Jack Mitchell discusses the ways in which our societal bias is inherited by artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous. Social media platforms use AI to quickly dissect your personality, likes and interests, and to decide what you see on your discover feed. Archaeologists use AI to examine aerial footage to ...
16th December 2019
Max Ferguson Sports Editor Israel offer Scotland a potentially comfortable path to the Euros In typical UEFA fashion, Scotland finally found out the identity of their play-off opposition. With an 11am UK time draw, Israel were drawn as Scotland’s play-off opponents in a typically laborious UEFA ceremony, with all the pomp and circumstance of a ...
16th December 2019
Eilidh Akilade Writer A look at how Christmas can be a massive trigger for those of us with eating disorders. There are many topics you’re not supposed to bring up over a festive meal: Brexit, existentialism, your uncle’s weed problem, and – my personal favourite – your eating disorder. The festive period is when, for ...
16th December 2019
Rachel Stamford News Editor University of Glasgow student is trying to prevent assaults near campus before they happen, by tackling the dangers of walking home alone. Second year Neuroscience student Amara Coelho has set up a Facebook group that enables students to walk home from campus together, following the confirmation from Police Scotland and The ...
16th December 2019
Mitchell Mckee Writer The Hard-Rock Circus Descends upon Glasgow IDLES have been destroying the British music scene with aggressive positivity since 2017. The release of their recent album, Joy as an Act of Resistance, and their 2019 Glastonbury show have propelled them into the agitated musical subconscious of many listeners. The show at the Barrowlands ...
16th December 2019
From feminist power-pop to brooding goth ballads, some of the GG team share their favourite musical offerings from what has been a tumultuous year. Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande Holly Jennings – Views Editor Thank U, Next feels like next-generation Ariana: an artist who is finally creating music for herself. Following her experimentation with ...
