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The Glasgow Guardian is the student newspaper of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Articles: 433
27 Oct 2020, 14:47
News
Caitlin Martin offers some advice on making friends at university amid restrictions. In normal times, starting university is a magical rite of passage full of opportunities to meet those lifelong uni friends you were promised. Freshers’ Week is portrayed as the ultimate coming of age sequence, with the promise that those first few days away […]
27 Oct 2020, 13:50
Technology
The Brazilian government has voted to revoke protection of mangrove forests, but why is this a problem? Courts have suspended the Brazilian government's aims to repeal protections over the environment. Federal judge Maria Carvalho has suspended measures implemented by the Brazilian government which voted to revoke laws protecting mangrove forests, which play an important part […]
27 Oct 2020, 09:06
Culture
Does the prestige horror trend mark a shift in the genre, or are we just more willing to engage critically with these films when they're photographed well? Horror has never been highbrow, but since films such as Get Out and A Quiet Place, a new form of horror film has made it into the mainstream: […]
26 Oct 2020, 15:31
Sharing the stories of minority groups on stage. In As You Like It, Shakespeare famously quoted: “all the world’s a stage”. While this sombre metaphor has echoed through the arts for decades, the physical stage should also reflect the world and everyone in it. This year has witnessed mass civil rights movements in the aftermath […]
26 Oct 2020, 15:11
Jasmine Urquhart looks at some of the best Halloween foods worldwide. Halloween treats are usually associated with trick-or-treating, but spooky celebrations go back centuries. Irish immigrants brought the ancient festival over to the USA in the 19th century, and the Mexican Day of the Dead has been celebrated since pre-Aztec times. Aside from marking All […]
26 Oct 2020, 09:38
In the series Albums That Soundtrack Our Lives, we hear from a selection of students reflecting individually on albums that shaped their life in one way or another. Whether it’s a breakup, loss, nostalgia or good memories shared with friends; we look at albums that have changed the lives of different people from different places, […]
26 Oct 2020, 09:32
Some film recommendations from our Film & TV Editor for the spookiest month of the year. It looks like streaming will take the place of guising this Halloween. These horror films are all available on popular streaming services, and will keep things scary in your household on the 31st! Sisters (1972), Amazon Prime Video An […]
25 Oct 2020, 12:24
Rothery Sullivan extols the virtues of classic activities birdwatching, people-watching, fruit-picking, letter-writing and journaling. In a time when our lives are more virtual than ever, there is a special charm in participating in activities that force us to disconnect from our online lives and interact with the raw nature of the world. Many young people […]
25 Oct 2020, 12:12
Packed with hard-hitting punches and a “love thy neighbour unless he’s a Tory” mentality, IDLES aim to prove they’re more than a group of middle-class posers, as their musical contemporaries would lead you to believe. In times of great political, social and economic hardship, it is the artists of their time that can exemplify many […]
25 Oct 2020, 12:06
For her article in our Food on Film series, Claire Thomson takes us to Stars Hollow. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, Amy Sherman-Palladino’s Gilmore Girls is a comforting classic, allowing viewers to step into the lives of the mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore. A thoroughly heart-warming television dramedy, Gilmore Girls remains beloved […]
25 Oct 2020, 11:54
With air bridges opening and travel to other countries being sanctioned by the government, two writers ponder the ethics of travelling during a global pandemic. Pro travel: “The world hasn’t stopped for Covid-19 and we can’t either.” Leda Basile Writer During these past months, regular life has come to a standstill, holding its breath in […]
24 Oct 2020, 16:45
The Glasgow Guardian interviews Ruth Fletcher, the Hunterian’s education manager about their current student opportunities. The culture and heritage sector is extremely competitive, so having work experience under your belt and on your CV is important to give yourself the best chance of securing a role in this area. Offering students exactly this, with a […]
24 Oct 2020, 11:21
University of Glasgow researchers have found that childhood trauma may have a far larger impact than first thought. It has been found that childhood trauma can have a lasting impact on more than just your mental health. Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered that people who experience one or more forms of maltreatment […]
24 Oct 2020, 11:15
Michael Wright compares the toxic side of Tumblr to the appearance of similar tropes on TikTok. Content Warning: Contains references to suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. It’s likely that you’ve heard about TikTok; but what exactly is TikTok? The answer is not as simple as it may seem. If you google it, you’ll read that […]
23 Oct 2020, 10:56
Egg freezing in the UK is becoming more popular – should we begin considering changes in the laws we have regarding it? According to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, current laws dictating that frozen eggs must be used within 10 years should be scrapped. This is in response to the government reviewing the law. Nuffield […]
22 Oct 2020, 18:51
Nasa has discovered water on Mars, but does this mean there is life on the red planet? After everything 2020 has thrown at us, would it be entirely implausible to expect an alien invasion before the year is through? Economies grinding to a halt, a global pandemic, and unprecedented global restrictions all would have been […]
22 Oct 2020, 18:39
Athina Bohner reflects on how it feels to live alone as a first year international student during a pandemic. Throughout their lifetime, everyone will experience a number of pivotal turning points characterised by immense change and monumental challenges. After all, the essence of life is learning to embrace these difficult moments of metamorphosis and grow […]
22 Oct 2020, 12:32
Basilia Weir has some questions about just how sustainable shopping from Depop really is. Being more sustainable means buying my clothes second-hand whenever possible. But, when I peruse the racks at my local charity shops, I’m often met with wooly jumpers, raincoats and orthopaedic slippers – all of which have a certain elderly air to […]
22 Oct 2020, 12:22
Many are unaware of the environmental issues data centres create but placing them underwater may just be the solution. Water-cooled computers are nothing new to your friendly neighbourhood techy, but Microsoft has gone one step further with their Project Natick which entered its final phase this July. Two years ago, Microsoft sank a 40-foot-long cylinder […]
22 Oct 2020, 09:07
Sport
The GUT raised over £4,500 for a charity close to home for the team by covering unbelievable distances lockdown-style. The Glasgow University Tennis team were not shaken by the effects of lockdown in their effort to raise money for the Beatson Cancer Charity, a charity close to the hearts of all the team. Murray Stewart […]
22 Oct 2020, 08:40
Domestic
The petition put forward by Glasgow University Arms Divestment Coalition demanded the University of Glasgow fully divest from companies involved in arms trade within two years. The University court has rejected the petition put forward by Glasgow University Arms Divestment Coalition (GUADC), demanding that the institution fully divests from companies involved in the arms trade […]
21 Oct 2020, 13:59
A city council committee has recommended a trial scheme and could be deployed in Glasgow as early as this year. Electric scooters could be deployed in Glasgow before 2021, as a city council committee has recommended a trial scheme. These battery-powered scooters, extremely popular in the United States and mainland Europe, offer a “last mile” […]
21 Oct 2020, 13:43
Glasgow's Dr David MacTaggart estimates 43% of Northern Italy's care staff have been left with moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety and PTSD working during the pandemic. A recent study has revealed high levels of anxiety and PTSD amongst nursing and care home staff resulting from dealing with Covid-19. In the first detailed on the […]
19 Oct 2020, 22:52
In response to Suicide Prevention Day, Annika Kapp considers how current support services in the UK are failing. Content Warning: Contains references to suicide, OCD, and depression. 10 September marked the annual Suicide Prevention Day; the time of the year when social media tells you to check up on your loved ones and awareness campaigns […]
18 Oct 2020, 12:35
Why we should learn to not compare ourselves so harshly to our peers online. We are all guilty of losing ourselves down the social media rabbit hole, mindlessly scrolling through image upon image, status upon status, immersed in the lives of others. For most young adults in the UK, coming of age in the era […]
17 Oct 2020, 14:25
Recycling stations are coming to a local supermarket near you. The UK beauty industry is worth a staggering £17bn, offering everything from foundation to snail slime face cleanser (oh yes, it exists). The industry includes high-street makeup brands that everyone raves about, and high-end designer brands selling night cream that’s worth a month's wages. It […]
17 Oct 2020, 09:27
Views Editor Hailie Pentleton discusses problematic responses to Chadwick Boseman’s death. Chadwick Boseman was a hero to many, for reasons beyond his role in Black Panther. His untimely death left the world shocked, especially after the revelation that the 43-year-old had been secretly battling colon cancer for a number of years. Many still cannot comprehend […]
16 Oct 2020, 14:41
You hardly needed a crystal ball to predict that Covid cases would increase when students moved into halls, so shouldn’t the University have had a plan from the beginning? Every student who has ever been a fresher in halls knows that, sometimes, they’re not all that great. Not only have you just moved in with […]
16 Oct 2020, 14:31
Two writers offer their perspective on the new photoshopping law proposed by the government. TW: discusses body image, mental health, and eating disorders. Rachel Campbell argues that making influencers disclose edited pictures is needed to help mitigate an Instagram “mental health crisis”. MP Dr Luke Evans has introduced a bill which would mean commercial images […]
16 Oct 2020, 14:19
The results were announced on a livestream hosted by the SRC's vice president student activities and the results returning officer. The results of the SRC’s 2020 autumn elections have been announced. Taking place on a livestream hosted by Amy MacKenzie Smith, SRC vice president student activities and the SRC's results returning officer named Drew, results […]
16 Oct 2020, 11:48
Results were revealed this morning of Friday 16 October after voting was extended to 9am today over technical fault in the online voting system. The QMU Autumn elections results of autumn 2020 are in.The results were declared later than expected due to technical issues with the online voting process which led to voting extended to […]
16 Oct 2020, 08:39
Rebecca Scott shares the story behind the nightmarish red skies that should keep us awake at night. Social media has recently been inundated with pictures of San Francisco under a nightmarish red sky. These sensational images come as a result of extensive wildfires burning across the west coast of the US, with fires having thus […]