17th November 2021
Margaret Hartness reflects on what a cosy cafe has to offer over franchises. I’ve recently moved out for my last year of university, to my great relief. Suddenly the streets are no longer city streets, but my neighbourhood streets, imbued with a sense of newfound (relative) freedom. This was accompanied with other changes of course. ...
17th November 2021
Joe Evans analyses student interior-design decisions. Okay, a new academic year has well and truly begun, and finally the majority of us are able to be physically present on campus for the full year this time (here at The Glasgow Guardian we jinx it so you don’t have to!). That means living in Glasgow again, ...
17th November 2021
Denver Correia breaks down confusing guidance to help students access healthcare and stay safe at university. Taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing has never been more important than now. Equipping yourself with the right resources is crucial, especially in times of health emergencies, when finding information could seem daunting. Whether you’re a fresher ...
16th November 2021
Writer Eve Connor discusses why undertaking “soft” degrees should not be reserved for the most privileged students. What constitutes a “soft” subject? It’s hard to say, although if you’ve ever been derisively asked “what are you going to do with that?” after revealing your degree course name, you may be studying one. Implicit in this ...
7th November 2021
Sports Editor Claire Thomson takes a look at the battle between comfort versus productivity. Last year, online university forced us to spend much more time studying in our bedrooms than we normally would, with many of us taking it one step further, and actually studying in our beds. Tell that to anyone and you’re met ...
31st October 2021
Writer Denver Correia discusses the top tips for staying safe and spooky this Halloween. Halloween is one of the most thrilling events on the festive calendar, sandwiched right in the middle of term it gives students an excuse for a much-needed de-stress, to unwind and get creative, but staying safe on this occasion is fundamental. ...
24th October 2021
Editor-in-Chief and medical student Lucy Dunn discusses the dangers of injection spiking. Spiking by injection is the new twisted trend infiltrating nightclubs across the UK, with an unprecedented number of complaints seeping across social media. As if dropping drugs in an unsuspecting victim’s drink wasn’t reviled enough, the reports of young women waking up the ...
22nd October 2021
Brave sitting on the subway for an extra stop and see what great places you can find. Glasgow Wake Park, Port Dundas. Glasgow Wake Park welcomes all levels and offers a specific beginner’s wakeboarding package, including kit and coaching, and they also run jam nights for the more experienced riders. This thrilling sport is considered ...
20th October 2021
Elena Adams discusses the rise of the low-waisted jeans fashion trend. CW: Body image The early 2000s are memorable for many things, particularly fashion. Celebrities at the time were seen wearing skirts and dresses over jeans, a lot of Von Dutch tees, and baggy army cargo pants. It’s safe to say that most of these ...
19th October 2021
Katherine and Genevieve are The Glasgow Guardian’s new agony aunts! I lost a lot of friends during the year because I haven’t been able to keep up with people online. I really miss my friends, but I don’t know how to get better at replying to messages and I feel like I’m always behind with ...
