It’s the beginning of January and, like every year, I’m spending the Christmas holidays at home with my family in … More
Category: Opinion
Second World Problems: Guangzhou to Glasgow by Train: Can Rail Replace Air Travel for International Students?
Lately I’ve been caught in a bit of a panic about my carbon footprint and environmental impact. I’m probably a … More
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The New Normal: In Which Weeing Myself in Hospital is a Positive Experience
I am a very privileged person. Obviously, I am incredibly beautiful, funny and clever… but I am not talking about that. I am talking about the … More
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The Garden of Forking Languages: Portuguese Saudade
When thinking about any language I have studied, I find it crucial to remember when and how I made the … More
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Second World Problems: My Sister Was Deported…A Month On
Trigger Warnings: Suicide Attempt, Self-Harm, Home Office Almost exactly a month ago, my 12-year-old sister was refused entry by UK … More
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The New Normal: How It Began
I have been consistently unwell in one form or another for five years. I’ve had chronic migraines since I was … More
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Brexit Stage Left: Facts and Figures
As the spectre of a no-deal Brexit looms, public interest is focused on possible food shortages, plummeting currency values … More
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The Garden of Forking Languages: Spanish Ramblings
It is the summer after my second year of university, and I have gone back to my hometown in Italy … More
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Changing Our Approach on the Palestinian Conflict
This article represents the views of the founder and president of the Friends of Medical Aid for Palestinians Society On … More
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At the Pictures: Cinema Outside the City Limits
My last three columns have focused on Glasgow’s relationship with its cinemas both evolving and extinct. While Glasgow has a … More
