CULTURE
KNEECAP have had a significant impact on my life because they have taught me that using your voice is crucial in the world we live in, regardless of how big or small an issue is.
Everyone and their dog at UofG seems to be in a band. There’s always another gig to go to, new song to stream, space freed up for a new bass player. Managing the unrelenting intensity of university life with being a part-time rockstar can be difficult. How do you make it all work?
After returning to Scotland, nothing lifts our spirits like turning into Buchanan Street Bus station and seeing the blue glow of the Cineworld tower. As Glasgow says goodbye to our most beloved cinema, we reflect upon the legacy of Cineworld Renfrew Street.
FEATURES
In 2008, UNESCO named Glasgow as a City of Music, recognising the burgeoning industry in the city. However, such a status comes with the cost of the city funding the development of its own industry. Is the classification worth it?
Graphic design holds a large place in history and culture, and many of our signs and symbols can be traced back to one woman: Margaret Calvert.
LIFESTYLE
“If you’re not showering after the bar, what are you doing?”- random TikTok girl with her life together.
… At 727, babes. Where u at? xx
Assemble a group of friends, spend a week circling the union bars to try and find out where to drink the cream of the crop: where do you get the best guinness? The best lager? The best pint of fun? Don’t forget to include Hive in the ratings!
Student halls can be intimidating and scary. Yet, they are an exciting part of student’s lives, and are often formative.
LOCAL
3000 athletes. 76 countries. 10 sports. 4 stadiums. And 20 minutes from campus. Are the Commonwealth Games a blessing or a curse for Glasgow?
To most students, the JMS is just a place to kill time between classes, grab lunch, or lock in on Level 5. But behind those three letters lies the legacy of one of the most powerful Black voices of the 19th century.
