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Food And DrinkLa Masa Taco Bar, Glasgow
New Mexican street food spot La Masa brings a splash of colour to central Glasgow Read more »| 05 Apr 2024 -
IntersectionsAn Education in Disruption: Divestment in higher education
From fossil fuels to arms, university funds have long been corrupt. We take a closer look at institutional complicity and the recent student-led campaigns organising against the system Read more »| 21 Mar 2024 -
Food And DrinkWord Of Mouth: The new exhibition sharing our thoughts on food
A new exhibition in Edinburgh brings together dozens of artworks expressing our relationship with food – we chat to Word Of Mouth's curator, Maisie Wills Read more »| 20 Mar 2024 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Arnie, Aliens, Action
This month's columnist reflects on a past and present watch of cult classic Predator Read more »| 15 Mar 2024 -
IntersectionsRewilding & Rerouting: Connecting with nature
Collisions, glaciers, woodland, and lots of sheep – over the centuries, the Pentland Hills have seen it all. Through a walk amid their beloved peaks, one writer reflects on the ever-changing land and an ever-changing self Read more »| 11 Mar 2024 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: The Fash and the Furious
In this month's advice column, one reader asks how to deal with right-wing family drama Read more »| 11 Mar 2024
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Food And DrinkHöfn, Dundee
Höfn is a delightful slice of Nordic coffee culture in the heart of Dundee Read more »| 26 Feb 2024 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: AI Edition
In this month's Ask Anahit special, our regular advice columnist hands over the reins to (read: gets in a fight with) ChatGPT, exploring why we always look for answers when it comes to matters of the heart Read more »| 12 Feb 2024 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Two Digital Decades
This month's columnist reflects on their time on dating apps – desire, disconnection, and digital differences Read more »| 05 Feb 2024 -
Food And DrinkPaz Taqueria, Edinburgh
Paz brings some exciting, experimental takes on classic taco flavours to a familiar spot in the heart of Edinburgh Read more »| 29 Jan 2024 -
IntersectionsProposal & Policy: Same-sex marriage in Scotland, 10 years on
With a decade of same-sex marriage in Scotland upon us, Kevin Guyan unpacks queer rights today, accessing a legible life, and the disruptive potential of a gay husband Read more »| 29 Jan 2024 -
IntersectionsGeneral Strike For Bodily Rights: Understanding welfare in a capitalist state
Between unending waiting lists and impossible medical bills, bodily autonomy is under threat – especially for trans people. Our Theatre Editor unpacks how reproductive and gender affirming care intersect with financial freedoms and constraints Read more »| 17 Jan 2024 -
IntersectionsHolding Still: On life modelling & bodily perceptions
A number of poses, a number of sketches – life modelling is a practice unto itself. One writer explores learning to see oneself and be seen in the artist's studio and beyond Read more »| 16 Jan 2024 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: R'n'B Romance
This month's columnist explores harnessing the warm passion and intimacy of RnB music in the cold, dark winter Read more »| 16 Jan 2024 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Doomed to Fail?
In this month's advice column, one person asks how to navigate a relationship that is (maybe) doomed Read more »| 10 Jan 2024