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Cardonald Elections
A SECOND round of student elections has taken place at a Glasgow college after a host of positions were vacated just weeks into the newly-elected council's term.
Seven unfilled positions on the student representative council at Cardonald College prompted a repeat of the electoral process.
Nominations closed last week with two of the positions enjoying no nominations, four receiving nominations without contest, while one moves forward to an election period.
The Journal last month reported how voter turnout increased by almost a third in the first round of Cardonald elections, despite concerns expressed over the inability to cast ballots in private.
Caley Student Fundraising Ball
A LEADING Glasgow university has held a fundraising ball in memory of a former student who raised hundreds of thousands of pounds helping young cancer sufferers.
The event, which last took place at Glasgow Caledonian University last week, follows the death of Allister Boyd in 2009.
The 20-year old, who died of an inoperable brain tumour, spent his time following diagnosis campaigning for cancer charities set up to help those in a similar position.
Prior to passing away, his efforts resulted in an impressive total of £340,000 with Caledonian since electing to hold the Allister Boyd Ball in his honour, with proceeds going to the Teenage Cancer Trust and Clic Sergent Scotland.
Belle and Sebastian
ONE of Scotland's most renowned bands was last month honoured with a fellowship by Glasgow city-centre college.
Indie outfit Belle & Sebastian collected the award at this year's Stow College graduation ceremony in light of their outstanding achievement in music.
The Glasgow-based band, which shot to fame with hits including 'The Boy with the Arab Strap', emerged on the Scottish scene after being a part of the further education institution's own label, Electric Honey.
Two members of the seven-piece group, Mick Cooke and Richard Colburn, turned out at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall a fortnight ago to receive the prize.
