9th December 2020 - The Glasgow Guardian



Yes sir, we can boogie

9th December 2020

This debate makes the 2014 Independence Referendum look like two toddlers arguing; will Baccara’s 1977 hit Yes Sir, I Can Boogie be chosen as Scotland’s anthem for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament? In case you somehow missed it, Scotland are going to the Euros. Yes, that’s right; Scotland men’s football team are going to a ...


All I want for Christmas is me

9th December 2020

Set down those winter-warming handcuffs everyone, we’re calling an end to cuffing season this year. You’ve driven the boat, kissed in the Rolls, been a big Ol’ freak – it’s been a hot girl summer, but suddenly, there’s no more heat. Just like that, you’re back walking down Kelvin Way, the leaves turning orange and ...


Glasgow chef Nico Simeone launches UK wide e-commerce platform ‘Home-X’

9th December 2020

New food-at-home platform allows for fine dining without setting foot outside the house. Glasgow chef Nico Simeone has taken the British food scene by storm over the last two years, opening his ‘Six by Nico’ restaurants in locations across the UK. Just as he and his team were about to open on London’s prestigious Charlotte ...


ATP Tennis pro accused of domestic violence

9th December 2020

Number 7 in men’s tennis Alexander Zverev has been accused of domestic violence by former girlfriend Olga Sharypova. Trigger warning: domestic violence 23-year-old German professional tennis player Alexander Zverev has recently been accused of domestic violence by his former girlfriend and childhood friend, Olga Sharypova. The accusations came to light only days after finding out ...


An ode to the uni group chat

9th December 2020

TLDR; for the love of all that is good, check moodle. It’s a Thursday in mid-July and you’re preparing to start the next chapter of your life as a real-life, all drinking, all romancing university student. Naive and eager to throw yourself into student life, you scour Facebook for freshers’ pages, until you finally stumble ...


Is 4k realism ruining gaming?

9th December 2020

How I learned to stop gatekeeping and love Euro Truck Simulator 2. With the release of the ninth generation of consoles around the corner, a lot of the marketing and press about the upcoming PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X is focused on – unsurprisingly – the technological advancement in their graphic capabilities. Launching in ...


Faith, sexuality, and tiny victories

9th December 2020

In response to Pope Francis’ support of civil unions, Theatre Editor Ananya examines the complicated relationship that often exists between faith and sexuality. The human soul is a moth, attracted to the light that is the joy of being loved for who you are and being accepted as part of a community. For centuries, we ...


Winter Warmers: Lentil dahl and oven-baked carrot falafels

9th December 2020

Sophie shares her go-to recipes to get you through this festive (exam) season. This time of year is defined by the descent of dark chilly mornings to early misty evenings. As I spend too much of my time twiddling my thumbs waiting for social approval to enter the festive season, indulging in cooking comforting hearty ...


The battle for Christmas number one

9th December 2020

Has Spotify killed the radio star? “So, this is Christmas, and what have you done?”  Advent is approaching, albeit with an unaccustomed absence of theatre audiences chorusing “he’s behind you!” and unseasonably shuttered shops and stalls. The solid traditions we associate with yuletide are thawing. But one tradition’s prominence withered before “lockdown” or “self-isolation�...