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Glasgow Science Festival; 9th-19th Jun

Glasgow Science Festival is back celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a variety of events spread between the 9th – 19th June. Most events are free and aimed towards anyone and everyone with a curiosity for the scientific world around them, from novice to scientific whiz. As in previous years the events hosted include an array of talks, hands-on workshops, comedy nights, and even a…

Prague offers a feast of architectural delights, from the medieval hauntings of Old Town Square to the baroque stylings of buildings interwoven throughout the city. The general structure of this city, spiralling down from the castle and through the lesser town and out, can only really be described as beautiful, regardless of weather. (more…)

Roll Over, Roll Over (And then Get Out). Michaela Barton looks at bed-sharing etiquette:

After a night out with some friends, you all stumble your way back to a flat and decide to just curl up and crash – but where do you all sleep? On the floor? The couch? Or even in the welcoming embrace of a warm bed? But here comes the hurdle of bed etiquette – who shares the bed, if it’s even shared at all? The time frame of a friendship needed to decide if bed sharing privileges are unlocked…

February with Mystic Queen Mags

  Aries – Love is in the air this coming Valentine’s day! But not for you. You will buy a cat. And that cat will plot against you. Keep an eye on your back and avoid suspicious looking catnip. (more…)

Live Review - Of Monsters and Men @monstersandmen

Barrowlands, 23/11 All dressed in black, an appropriate mourning attire for the colourful and carefree character of their previous album, Of Monsters and Men take to the Barrowland stage to introduce their matured sound filled with darker tones and longing lyrics that croon regret and sorrow. Taking advantage of a full stage, there being nine enthusiastic tour members, the audience is slammed by…

Film Feature: Big Things on the Small Screen

  Lock your door, draw the curtains, and grab enough snacks to last a team of pigs a week, because it’s Netflix time. We’re all guilty of this prolonged absence from society: a glorious time where pyjamas are the only uniform necessary and no one can judge you for eating that mystery malteser you found under the blanket fold. Hours fly by and deadlines are missed in a blink of an eye. What’s the…

Great escapes: qmunicate takes on ‘The Room’

Been stuck indoors for too long revising?  Want to get stuck in a different indoors?  Then The Room is for you! Hidden away on Bath Street, The Room offers three unique mystery experiences – the Spy Room, the Identity Room and the Mansion room – with more tipped to be on the way soon.  Complete with plot and props, with your only way of escape being to solve a labyrinth of puzzles and gather an…