27th December 2019 - The Glasgow Guardian



Playing the devil’s avocado: the truth about your favourite breakfast item

27th December 2019

Holly Jennings Views Editor Views Editor Holly Jennings reveals the dark side of everyone’s favourite breakfast delight. How do you like your eggs in the morning is a question of time’s past; the avocado is slowly usurping the egg’s throne, battling to become the champion breakfast choice. On toast, solo, in a smoothie, a salad, ...


The ghosts of Glasgow’s past, present and future

27th December 2019

Blair Cunningham Deputy Culture Editor – Theatre Theatre Editor Blair Cunningham gives a creative look at Glasgow’s past, present, and future as we head into the next decade. Glasgow, 1920: Smoke and Razors 100 years ago, Glasgow’s streets were thick with the grime and pollution of its industry, and life for most was full of ...


Musicians of Glasgow Uni: Anny from FAUNA

27th December 2019

Chloe Waterhouse Music Editor In this new series, Music Editor Chloe Waterhouse profiles UofG’s finest upcoming music acts. Music Editor Chloe Waterhouse is back to highlight the rich musical talents gracing our lecture halls, featuring quick-fire profiles of up-and-coming UofG musicians. She will offer a fleeting insight into their music, interests, and how they’re finding ...


2019: Best on the box

27th December 2019

Hannah Patterson Views Editor Views Editor Hannah Patterson takes us through her top 10 best television moments of 2019. As 2019 draws to a close, it seems like the perfect time to look back at the year just gone, and consider some of the best moments that it’s brought us. 2019 has been another stellar ...


Is it too late for Labour in Scotland?

27th December 2019

Ben Smith Writer Following the defeat of the Labour party across Scotland, what does the party need to do to work its way back to the top? The night of 12th December 2019 was a devastating one. Being a member of the Labour Party, I was at my local election count in Paisley when I ...


When New Year’s resolutions lack resolve

27th December 2019

Rachel Campbell Writer Do New Year’s resolutions ever actually work? As the bells rang to mark the beginning of 2019, I sat in the cloakroom of a packed bar, watching everyone clink glasses, kiss their loved ones and shout “Happy New Year!” I vowed then to not be in the same position next year, as ...


The importance of being polite

27th December 2019

Francesca Di Fazio Writer We know the importance of being earnest; what is the importance of being polite? Imagine getting to Greggs on a day like many others, tired and longing for something to snack on, and there you see it: the last sausage roll. It is calling you from behind the counter, you can’t ...


Review: Intalagio In Colour @ Glasgow Print Studio

27th December 2019

Max Kelly Travel Editor Max Kelly reviews the Intalagio in Colour print exhibition at Glasgow Print Studio. The cosy Glasgow Print Studio presented a fascinating exhibition of prints created by both national and international artists who use colour to explore the expressive and diverse mark-making techniques of intaglio printmaking. The exhibition had its preview 3 ...