January 2023 - Page 7 of 8 - The Glasgow Guardian



Raising the pink flag

7th January 2023

Are there little issues with your situationship niggling away at you? You may be ignoring the less obvious warning signs. Oh, to always feel the way you do in the first few weeks and months of a new relationship. Nothing compares to the magical warmth and elated buzz that accompanies seeing their face, the butterflies ...


Style Guide: Rain

7th January 2023

How to look good and keep dry at the same time! Picture this: it’s mid-January, Hillhead. I’ve just exited Kelvingrove Park, the quickest shortcut to my class. The classic Glasgow rain is coming in sideways, and my wide-leg jeans and less-than-practical white trainers have developed a gradient of thick mud and rainwater. Not quite the ...


The digital age of “soft cheating”

7th January 2023

Is social media dictating our relationship problems? Today, in the digital age, social media platforms seem to be taking over our lives. They are our main form of communication, sharing information, and creating content. But is this starting to get in the way of our face-to-face relationships with loved ones? Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok are ...


Mildew, must and mould, oh my!

7th January 2023

Your how-to guide for managing mould in student rentals. In a cost-of-living crisis where simply popping the heating on isn’t feasible, it’s more important than ever that we know our rights when it comes to mould in our rentals throughout the colder months. Glasgow University Student Tenants Union are here to share their advice on ...


Russell Group vice-chancellors salaries rise by up to 35%

7th January 2023

The University of Glasgow’s Principal’s pay has stagnated as Russell Group bosses see large increases. An investigation by The Times has shown that 11 out of the 24 chancellors of the universities saw an increase in their salary in the last academic year. The largest increase was for the vice-Chancellor at Imperial College London who ...


Why limiting foreign student numbers would be a mistake

7th January 2023

With the Tory government proposing a clamp on international student numbers, Su Aydın reflects on the benefits that foreign students bring to the UK. Much like his short-lived predecessor Liz Truss, the new leader of the Conservative Party Rishi Sunak does not shy away from proposing controversial policies. One of his latest proposals stands to ...


Heteropessimism: Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em

7th January 2023

A look at man-hating humour and whether it has any consequences, other than the obvious positive ones. If you are a young woman, it’s possible, even likely, that you hear some variation of the exclamation “I hate men!” on an almost-daily basis. Even more likely, arguably, that this exclamation emerges from the mouth of someone ...


Ending access to at-home abortions puts women in danger

7th January 2023

During the pandemic, the government approved the use of abortion pills at home. Lottie discusses how this decision may have changed the outlook for pregnant victims of domestic violence and abuse. On Tuesday 15 November 2022, a leaked email revealed the government’s plans to tighten access to home abortions, putting vulnerable women in the UK ...


Yes in the lead: there is a ‘possibility that this is reflective of a deeper change in opinion’ says independence researcher

7th January 2023

The Glasgow Guardian has spoken to University of Glasgow Doctoral Researcher Mark McGeoghegan about what the recent Supreme Court ruling and Gender Recognition Reform Bill mean for support for independence, as well as what previous swings toward Yes can tell us about the present polling lead. Recent polling on attitudes towards Scottish Independence have shown ...


The issue with billionaire philanthropists

7th January 2023

Jeff Bezos has pledged to donate most of his fortune. What does philanthropy mean for the super-rich? Amazon founder and Forbes’ 2022 second richest person, Jeff Bezos, has said he is committed to donating most of his fortune to charitable causes. However, with Amazon staff still being subjected to poor working conditions, his philanthropy seems ...