Category: General

Is social media nourishing Neo-nationalism?

April 18, 2018

Nowadays we are all busy mindlessly scrolling through our screens, casually absorbing and internalising whatever story comes our way. News is a constant and feeds our relentless need for emotional distraction, base intellectual stimulation, and procrastination. Alternatively put, as consumers of the news on social media, we propagate the institutions and speakers that channel it, … More Is social media nourishing Neo-nationalism?

From Civil to Digital Rights: The Wider Issues the Zuckerberg Hearings have Uncovered

April 12, 2018

Over the past week, Mark Zuckerberg has sat in front of two Senate committees in Washington to answer questions on how Facebook has operated over the past 14 years. Amid concerns of Russian interference, data harvesting, and more, the founder of the company received questions with often scripted responses that artfully dodged senators’ attacks. However, … More From Civil to Digital Rights: The Wider Issues the Zuckerberg Hearings have Uncovered

Introducing Ms. Margo: The G-You’s Resident Agony Aunt!

April 10, 2018

There are multiple guys in my life, and I don’t know which one to choose, or if I have to? Please Help! Having so many romantic options you’re finding it difficult to choose is a problem many of us can only dream of being burdened with, but I understand that it could be difficult. You … More Introducing Ms. Margo: The G-You’s Resident Agony Aunt!

Words of WW1

April 5, 2018

On 11 November 2018, a full century will have passed since the end of World War 1. Also known as The Great War, it was the first truly global conflict in history, resulting in the loss of millions of lives and considerable material damage, as well as a legacy of unresolved imperial and nationalistic issues, … More Words of WW1

GU Yoga Club- Find Your Nirvana This Exam Period

March 28, 2018

Yoga is a sport that not only supports the physical wellbeing of its participants, but also has many mental benefits. Due to this, my initial experiences with yoga saw me fall in love with the sport and question why it is not a mainstay feature in the lives of students at Glasgow. The passionate newly formed … More GU Yoga Club- Find Your Nirvana This Exam Period

[YOUR TEXT HERE]: A Fresh New Art Exhibition!

March 19, 2018

The Glasgow University Art Appreciation Society (GUAAS) brings together group of arts enthusiasts who organise weekly events in the hope of exploring different aspects of Glasgow culture. Through the society, they aim to bring people with similar interest together and help them discover new venues and lesser known cultural events in the city. This year, … More [YOUR TEXT HERE]: A Fresh New Art Exhibition!