March 2022 - Page 8 of 10 - The Glasgow Guardian



Shaving away the shame

8th March 2022

Writer Marine Ourahli explores the origins of women’s hair removal Hair removal is not a new creation of our society, there is evidence of women’s hair removal throughout history. Of course, the reasons were diverse, in prehistoric times it was to prevent insects from nesting in the hair. In ancient Egypt, hair removal was a ...


Alternatives to male-authored classics

8th March 2022

Xandie Kuenning explores classics by women in resistance to the male-dominated literary canon. It is a clear and undeniable fact that classic literature is dominated by male authors. Sure, there are the Austens and the Brontës of the literary world, but generally speaking, most recognized writers are men. This International Women’s Day, let us look ...


PODCAST: Weekly Round-Up

7th March 2022

Episode 11: Weekly Round-Up, 7 March 2022. WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Join Fraser as he speaks to News Editors Luke and Kim and Editor-in-Chief Lucy about the 2022 Spring Elections at the University of Glasgow. Join us as we analyse the results of the SRC and QMU elections, explain why the turnout from the student body was ...


Joe Rogan proves there’s money in controversy

7th March 2022

Do streaming platforms like Spotify have a responsibility to protect their listeners from misinformation, or is this a disruption to freedom of speech? I don’t like Joe Rogan and I don’t want to like Joe Rogan. I am, however, (and against my better judgement) intrigued by Joe Rogan. He draws in millions of listeners, as ...


UofG students support the strikes

7th March 2022

The Glasgow Guardian has conducted research into University of Glasgow student opinions regarding the ongoing UCU strike action. The Glasgow Guardian spoke to University of Glasgow students on campus and set up an online survey to gain insight into student opinions regarding the ongoing UCU strike action.  The majority of students who took part in ...


Review: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe @ Theatre Royal Glasgow

7th March 2022

Rothery reviews the latest adaptation of the classic tale. Direct from London, the acclaimed production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe depicts the classic story of four siblings on their journey to Narnia. The show, directed by Michael Fentiman, is currently playing at the Theatre Royal Glasgow, and I must say, it is ...


PODCAST: Election Analysis

3rd March 2022

Join Multimedia Editor Fraser McFarlane as he talks to QMU presidential candidate Lachlan Farquharson about plans for improving finances, popularity, and why he loves the QMU so much. Click here to listen....


PODCAST: Election Analysis

2nd March 2022

Join Editor-in-Chief Lucy Dunn as she interviews QMU presidential candidate Bailey McBride. It’s a day into the two-day polling, and The Glasgow Guardian speaks to Bailey about his plans to better welfare, mental wellbeing and engagement in the QMU next year. Click here to listen....


Putin’s Ukrainian invasion may be the saving grace Boris Johnson never predicted

2nd March 2022

Lost to memory are the Barnard Castle eye test, Matt Hancock’s lockdown lover and #Partygate… for now. The pandemic has been anything but plain sailing for Boris Johnson’s government but the latest Covid-related scandal was viewed by many as the tipping point. The revelations of persistent streams of champagne fuelled get-togethers and quick trips to ...


Learning to love my introverted self

2nd March 2022

Features Editor Niamh Flanagan discusses the trials and tribulations faced as self professed introvert trying to socialise at university. Introvert is a label I was assigned roughly around age 5. It has become an intrinsic part of who I am and how I perceive myself, and it’s something I disclose apologetically about myself to new ...