Feb
18

Established in 2005, the Glasgow Film Festival has grown in strength and reputation. Now considered a highlight of the cultural calendar, the GFF10 programme runs from 18th-28th of February in various venues throughout the city and should not be missed. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb
10
Free Romance
Watch out ahead- here comes that flying dwarf with the bow and tranquiliser darts. At Scotcampus HQ there are attempts to avoid mention of the ‘V’ day event, which takes place this month. I however couldn’t bypass the opportunity to share the love and happiness of February the 14th, otherwise known as…my birthday. Yes, all cards, notes and cake gratefully received. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb
09
A trip to the salon for a new haircut or beauty treatment is considered by most to be an enjoyable experience. I on the other hand have always hated it, resulting in a bi-annual appearance to have my coiffeur tamed. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb
02
Brodie’s is more than your average Scottish restaurant- the warm welcome, acoustic sounds and offbeat approach to menu design will intrigue all who visit. Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
11
Rewarding Resolutions
It’s 2010 and the hangover has subsided. Back to reality we go with a horrid thud as weeks of festive celebrations, family feasts and late nights come to a close. Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
11
Festive Survival
Christmas is the most expensive time of year- it’s a fact and there is no escaping it. Not that you could since most shops have been stocking the tinsel in tandem with the likes of Easter eggs and Halloween masks. Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
11
Edinburgh based director Peter Gerard is encouraging audiences to download his latest film Just to Get a Rep- the definitive graffiti/hip hop documentary. Viewers either pay and download or watch first and then decide what to pay. The ticket price? Whatever you think it’s worth. Read the rest of this entry »
Nov
17
Feed Yourself
For the majority, our years at university are not only the first steps to becoming a professional something-or-other. It’s also our first foray into independent living. Read the rest of this entry »
Oct
18
Admittedly I entered the book launch with free drink on my mind. I passed a guy in the corridor giving a side kiss to a woman dressed in new vintage attire. He wore tight jeans and a drum sergeant major jacket. I rolled my
eyes and mentally noted giving it 10 minutes. Read the rest of this entry »
Oct
07
A friend re-arranged her work schedule and pushed a few meetings back to take on a voluntary Events Manager position for an arts festival. Three days in we met up. She sat glass in hand, face taught and her angry pointing finger out. Continually chasing the organiser for the details she eventually managed to locate the place for the induction. Identifying a group of performers whose events she’d be managing, introduced herself and was met with a Siberian frost of a response. Read the rest of this entry »