11th February 2021 - The Glasgow Guardian



Speaking out against accent discrimination at uni

11th February 2021

Softening of regional accents is rife at universities, but you should never need to change yourself to feel like you belong. This article may be about accent softening at university, but I’ve been working on my accent for much longer. At 11 years old, I knew that all the rich and successful people on the ...


Glasgow Goes Dating is back – and this year it’s “bigger and better!”

11th February 2021

Glasgow Marrow are back (virtually) for Valentine’s with two dating events: speed dating and professionally-matched matchmaking. Glasgow Goes Dating is back and is “bigger and better” than before. After the success of last year’s event which raised over £700, Glasgow Marrow’s popular dating event is making a return this Valentine’s Day and will host not ...


Pop culture over the pond

11th February 2021

Cultural tastes on American soil may not be as familiar as you’d expect. When I first arrived in the UK from America, I expected there to be a lot of cultural differences regarding media consumption, such as differing tastes in music, television series, films and literature. However, the more I spoke with my Scottish friends, ...


Open the gyms or sweat it out at home?

11th February 2021

Is it time to open up the gyms again? Our writer Rothery doesn’t think so, and here’s why. Exercise can have an incredible impact on our mental health and wellbeing, making gyms an important service for many people. Given that the gyms are currently closed in an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19, a ...


Curbing your car for Covid

11th February 2021

 Is it worth it to bring your ride to uni during the pandemic? For many adolescents, passing their driving test and purchasing their first car is symbolic of independence and freedom. It offers them the chance to embark on adventures and travel almost anywhere and everywhere. At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, more and ...


University of Glasgow found to have thousands of pounds of investments in West Bank-related firms

11th February 2021

Many Scottish universities have been reported to own significant shares in companies with dealings in the West Bank. Glasgow is one of the many Scottish universities outed to have illegal shares in companies related to West Bank settlements. Scottish universities appear to be profiting off of firms that have illegal dealings in the West Bank. ...