Opinion
Opinion pieces from our Intersections writers. Read the full archive of our Love Bites columns, where our writers share the things, people and places they love the most.
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OpinionLove Bites: An Unexpected Stranger
This month's columnist reflects on navigating an illness in teenagehood as a relationship Read more »| 07 Dec 2023 -
IntersectionsConnections in the Cold: Polyamory & community in Winter
It's getting pretty cold and 'cuffing season' is here – but monogamy isn't the only relationship structure that can bring us warmth. We speak to some folk about their experiences of polyamory and the intimacy it can offer, in winter and beyond Read more »| 05 Dec 2023 -
OpinionAsk Anahit: Baby It's Cold Inside
As winter fully settles in, this month's advice column looks at how you can have sex when it's too cold to take your clothes off Read more »| 05 Dec 2023 -
OpinionBearing Witness: The value of online activism - now and always
Amid ongoing atrocities, digital engagement is far from futile – rather, it is key in demanding change. One writer reflects on building online solidarity and holding truth in urgent times Read more »| 28 Nov 2023 -
OpinionLove Bites: A Letterboxd Lens
This month's columnist celebrates imperfect love, films about hobbies, and online obsessions Read more »| 13 Nov 2023 -
OpinionSaving Words: On the Importance of Libraries
Cuts, cuts, and more cuts – our libraries are under attack. One writer reflects on a lifelong love for her local library and the need to keep the doors open, especially in these difficult times Read more »| 10 Nov 2023
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OpinionAsk Rho: The State of the Arts
This month's columnist ponders whether it's worth it to keep your dream job if it's terrible (no) Read more »| 09 Nov 2023 -
OpinionLove Bites: Bedroom Pop Moments
This month's columnist reflects on Astra King's debut EP, nostalgia, and first loves in the digital age Read more »| 17 Oct 2023 -
OpinionAnother Way: Unpacking transformative justice
The justice system isn't always all that just. Prisons and dodgy public spending, policing and state violence – but what if there was another way? We have a closer look at transformative justice and explore its potential in Scotland's future Read more »| 11 Oct 2023 -
OpinionAdolescence and the Scottish independence movement
Coming-of-age is tough – for a person and a nation. One writer reflects on maturing alongside the Scottish independence movement, navigating an adolescent selfhood, and the growing support for an open, progressive nation Read more »| 10 Oct 2023 -
OpinionAsk Anahit: Friends Disunited
In this month’s agony aunt column, one person asks how to navigate the awkwardness of friendship transitions Read more »| 05 Oct 2023 -
OpinionSeasonal Survival: Mental health at university
University is tough: your flat is probably cold, meeting new people is scary, and you have an actual degree to get. One writer reflects on keeping your mental health in check year round – through the dark times, and the light Read more »| 13 Sep 2023 -
OpinionAsk Anahit: Student Edition
Our resident agony aunt and PhD survivor tackles some students' concerns Read more »| 12 Sep 2023 -
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Love Bites: Take A Leaf
This month's columnist reflects on coniferous trees and their resilience – in memory and in nature Read more »| 12 Sep 2023 -
OpinionSpace To Think: Reflections on outer space
Summer is over and we're taking some time (and space) to think a little differently. One writer reflects on outer space, societal space, and how we may learn from both to better support communities Read more »| 08 Sep 2023