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that kind of drama student
Another piece for our Outsider series. The prompt was the following: outsider. How does it feel to feel different all the time? Capture the feeling of this obscure type of loneliness in a short poem. What do you wish you were a part of? Why aren’t you a part of it?
Introducing WiSTEM and the Importance of Diversity in the Workforce
The idea that people in STEM subjects (that is, science, technology, engineering, or maths) are harsh, cold, robotic humanoids is completely incorrect. Yet so many of us - myself included - find ourselves thinking this way…
Depression: The account of a boy with no problems
It took me until coronavirus happened to realise that not everyone spends ¼ to 1/3 of every month feeling empty and the rest of it fearing the moment when that emptiness will strike from the blue. I am writing this piece because I’ve been mildly depressed for at least 10 years now. I don’t curl up into a ball on my bed…
Modern Lives Part III:The Language of Nature & the Power of Quiet – a Private Space for Connection
As the paradigms of our new reality shift around us, the changes we’ve become used to seeing in our surroundings begin to reflect in the linguistic world around us. Jera Toporis explores the ways in which the Covid-19 pandemic has begun to influence the way we interact with language: through a triptych focusing on the language of our new reality; the development of language in isolation and the role of silence in shaping language. We end this triad with a reflection on “The Language of Nature & the Power of Quiet – a Private Space for Connection”.
The Bam’s Apologia Pro Vita Sua
Part of the Outsider series: outsider. How does it feel to feel different all the time? Capture the feeling of this obscure type of loneliness in a short poem. What do you wish you were a part of? Why aren’t you a part of it?
Meet GU Routes
An interview with GU Routes. The University of Glasgow’s new magazine ‘by ethnic minorities, for everyone.’ The magazine was founded by three students: Juneyna Kabir, Indigo Korres, and Maarya Omar. It is a platform for creatives, designed with kindness and inclusivity at its core. Current threads editor Holly speaks to Indigo and Maarya about their work so far.
Make The Bake Off Great Again
If you’re anything like me, you’re unhealthily fixated with The Great British Bake Off.
Modern Lives Part II: Constructing Parallel Realities through Language in Isolation
As the paradigms of our new reality shift around us, the changes we’ve become used to seeing in our surroundings begin to reflect in the linguistic world around us. Jera Toporis explores the ways in which the Covid-19 pandemic has begun to influence the way we interact with language: through a triptych focusing on the language of our new reality; the development of language in isolation and the role of silence in shaping language. The second piece in this triad is called ‘Constructing Parallel Realities through Language in Isolation’.
Fandemic: Following football during the pandemic.
After four years stuck down in the second-tier, Dundee United’s eventual escape from the Championship should have been a cause for celebration. Yet, supporters sadly weren’t there to watch the trophy held above the players heads, and nor could we be there to watch the Championship flag unfurled ahead of the opening day fixture against Tayside rivals St. Johnstone. Instead of a day of celebration at Tannadice, the opening day felt rather surreal.
Quantum Film Studies
Tell me how often you’ve seen this – a sci-fi movie needs to justify its plot so in a 30-second scene some “scientist” in a lab coat throws the word quantum in an overlong sentence and the movie just moves on. WELL SCREW THAT! The movie can’t continue until I know exactly what the word quantum even means, much less if that made sense! I am that guy who ruins movie nights, and they let me write an article!
Why Switch From Fast to Slow-Fashion?
Fashion has always fascinated me. Although looking at photos from the noughties, that’s definitely a questionable statement! Still, I stand by it. I love clothes. I’m a self-professed ASOS scroller. I’ve spent entire Saturdays between the rails in New Look. I was the Queen of the Primark sales. And I’ve scoured Pretty Little Thing for a going out-out dress on multiple occasions. However…
Modern Lives Part 1: An Illusion of a New Reality Before the New Reality
As the paradigms of our new reality shift around us, the changes we’ve become used to seeing in our surroundings begin to reflect in the linguistic world around us. Jera Toporis explores the ways in which the Covid-19 pandemic has begun to influence the way we interact with language: through a triptych focusing on the language of our new reality; the development of language in isolation and the role of silence in shaping language. Starting this triad off is a piece entitled ‘An Illusion of a New Reality Before the New Reality’.
This November’s horoscopes will help you surf those November waves.
Right so I just started surfing AND IT'S BIG WAVE SEASON IN PORTUGAL (search Nazaré 2020 on Youtube and you'll understand what I mean) so this month I will be forecasting your monthly endeavours with a board on the side. Each sign will have a suggested board to help you navigate and surf the best November waves…
Isolation Diaries: The God of Empty Spaces
We invite anyone who has channelled any creativity during isolation/lockdown to show face and share it with us. The idea is to inspire and to be inspired by the isolated/in-lockdown community. The first input is The God of Empty Spaces.
Best of Beer Bar
Beer. Bar. The combination of two beautiful words sure to catch any student's attention, Beer Bar is a beacon of hope on campus for the weary scholar in search of a cheap pint - or pitcher. A source of many memories (or lack of), Beer Bar definitely brings back old tales from times gone by.
Forming Routine out of Chaos
My 2020 has, like most others’, been objectively horrific: all of the big life events that I’d been making my happiness contingent on (the last day of high school, prom, freshers) have effectively been cancelled. Instead, I have spent the best part of the year sitting in my bedroom, staring at the same four walls, feeling like I’m slowly going insane. It is during this stretch of time that I think a lot of people, including myself, have started to truly appreciate the importance of routine in the face of total chaos.
Our Defining Crisis: COVID-19 and The Youth
I haven’t laughed in 6 months. This is the realization I came to when I started working on this piece. Sure, I’ve chuckled and giggled, but I haven’t just laughed in that relaxed way that tells you everything is alright. And I am sure that I am not alone in this. COVID-19 has impacted all of us from all angles…
Isolation pick-me-ups for foodies!
With just under 30,000 international students from over 140 countries studying at UofG each year, it is no surprise that the dietary habits of Glasgow can be varied and colourful…