Oscar nominees 2014 before they were famous

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It’s that time of year again. We’ve started getting ready for the gorgeous gowns, the dapper suits and those gleaming gold statuettes… The Oscars are here again on 2 March. It’s easy to believe that the people who stroll down the red carpet are too perfect to be from the same world we are, but… Continue reading Oscar nominees 2014 before they were famous

YOUR VIEW: The worst (and best) of NekNominate

It started in Australia, when one man downed a pint and then nominated his friends to do the same. Since then, it’s spiralled and become a sensation throughout the UK. Everyone has either taken part in a NekNomination or knows someone who has. However, since it’s modest beginnings, it has spiralled and led to people… Continue reading YOUR VIEW: The worst (and best) of NekNominate

What’s so good about an English Degree?

Most of the time, when you tell people you’re doing an English degree, they look at you blankly and ask: “What on earth are you going to do with that?” Fear not! We spoke to two graduates to find out where an English degree could take you…   Frank McAveety Former teacher Frank McAveety is a member of Glasgow City… Continue reading What’s so good about an English Degree?

5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating

We’ve all suffered from procrastination at one point or another. Sometimes it’s the sudden need to walk your dog. Other times, you just sit scrolling through your Facebook news feed, even though there have been no new developments in the past fifteen minutes. Current student Eilidh Stewart, the voice of experience, offers five ways to… Continue reading 5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating