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: Open Mic, Open Hearts
This month’s columnist celebrates the quiet joy of an evening spent in an audience of strangers Read more »| 31 Oct 2024 -
OpinionCarving Traditions: Halloween from the margins
It's that time of year: toffee apples, green-lit and cobwebbed club nights, all-too-flammable costumes – just about anything goes. One writer reflects on the radical Halloween histories of marginalised genders and queer folk Read more »| 16 Oct 2024 -
OpinionLove Bites: Car Boot Collections
This month's columnist reflects on a keen vintage eye passed down from father to child Read more »| 11 Oct 2024 -
OpinionAsk Anahit: Working It Out
In this month's advice column, one reader is experiencing an unwelcome workplace romance Read more »| 09 Oct 2024 -
OpinionLove Bites: Birds of a Feather
This month’s Love Bites columnist celebrates reconnecting with oneself via birdwatching and the quiet intimacy it offers Read more »| 16 Sep 2024 -
OpinionSaturday Girl: On part-time nostalgia
In an age of isolation, supermarket check-outs and wiped-clean cafe tables become a site of connection – no matter your age. One writer reflects upon building your sense of self and community through the clocked-in hours of part-time work Read more »| 12 Sep 2024
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OpinionAsk Anahit: Student Special
For this month's student guide, our advice columnist fields questions from the team about what they wish they had known from their student days Read more »| 11 Sep 2024 -
StudentsGetting Rid of 'Riddy Culture'
Recent University of Strathclyde graduate Lauren Hunter discusses the plague of social inhibition caused by 'Riddy Culture' in Glasgow Read more »| 11 Sep 2024 -
OpinionCreative in the City: Reconnecting with our inner artists
It’s festival season (in case you weren’t aware) and the hustle and bustle can be a little draining, to say the least. One writer explores facing fears of creative inadequacy and questions how we can reconnect with our inner artist amid artistic excess Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
OpinionAsk Anahit: That's Poly-amoré!
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders how to open up a relationship successfully Read more »| 13 Aug 2024 -
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Love Bites: Boxing Basics
This month’s Love Bites columnist reflects on discovering a love for boxing while finding community in each right hook Read more »| 07 Aug 2024 -
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Love Bites: Water Seeking
This month's columnist reflects on bodies of water, and the peace of mind we may find in them Read more »| 17 Jul 2024 -
OpinionA Queer Ascent: The joy of Scotland's queer climbing community
Chalk-on-hands, carabiner clips – the climbing centre is the new queer place to be. We speak to the frontrunners in Scotland's queer climbing scene about representation in sports, creating safe spaces, and finding self-acceptance through community Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: Never Been Kissed
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders how to handle a kissing drought Read more »| 05 Jul 2024 -
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Unboxing the Ballot: Young voters and election fatigue
General election season is here – and, honestly, we're not all that excited. One writer unpacks why Scotland's young voters are feeling disillusioned by yet another polling day and how they're making their voices heard beyond party politics Read more »| 03 Jul 2024