Louise Wilson
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Louise Wilson is currently studying English Language and Politics Joint Honours at the University of Glasgow as well as being a News Editor at Glasgow Guardian.

She is an aspiring news journalist, and has been writing for the Guardian for over 2 years. She has also written for other publications such as Glasgow Journal.

She has a keen interest in international affairs and equal rights. Her hobbies include reading, riding her scooter and cooking.

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Sexism and Misogyny at Glasgow University Union

(0) Comments | Posted 4 March 2013 | (23:29)

The Glasgow University Union has once again made headlines this weekend over the treatment of two female debaters visiting the university from Edinburgh and Cambridge for the GUU Ancients Debating Championship. The two women, Rebecca Meredith and Marlena Valles, were victims of sexist heckling and misogynistic objectification from...

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Better Together Campaign Must Up Its Game

(1) Comments | Posted 21 February 2013 | (00:16)

Thursday is the day of the Glasgow University mock referendum, the first of its kind in Scotland, to see what students are thinking about independence. Working for the Glasgow Guardian newspaper, this has given me plenty of opportunities to speak to students, politicians and other campaigners about the referendum, due...

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Trolling Is an Art Form

(33) Comments | Posted 3 November 2012 | (00:00)

When I was in my early teens (admittedly not that long ago), so-called "internet trolls" were fairly common. They'd sit around in forums and threads making inflammatory comments to provoke a response from other users. It was a form of entertainment. Recently though, the definition of being an internet troll...

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Lower Limit on Abortion: A Dangerous Idea

(23) Comments | Posted 19 October 2012 | (17:21)

Much has been made over recent weeks of reducing the window of time open to pregnant women wanting an abortion, which currently stands at 24 weeks. Some are moderate adjustments (David Cameron agrees with a 20 week limit) whilst others much more severe (Jeremy Hunt would like to see a...

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