Now that the mental necrosis-inducing monotony of exam revision has ended, we have cause for celebration. Before we move onto the frightening world of work, postgraduate study or just another year of uni, summer stretches out before us to distract ourselves from impending adulthood. And while some, like me, are kept in a lab or […]
Fife Councillors recently voted- despite objective, third party evidence that the policy was not working– to maintain the HMO ban in St Andrews, and in doing so squandered an opportunity to make living in St Andrews much easier and more affordable. To quote Association President Lewis Wood: “(The HMO ban) is part of a vicious […]
“The worst sin to our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them: that is the essence of inhumanity.” George Bernhard Shaw Blanking – ignoring folk you know – happens everywhere. But in St Andrews’ three streets where bumping into people is inevitable, it seems multiplied ten-fold. The feeling […]
Exam season is upon us once again which (for me at least) means plenty of time scrolling through my music to find that perfect song to listen to when I eventually get round to studying. Getting your study playlist just right is an excellent procrastination method so to help you get straight to the books […]
Hardly anyone gets my name right. Whenever I go back to where I’m from, it’s a relief – a surprise – when I don’t have to spell it out. Ailsa, Alicia, Alisha – where on earth did you get the ‘h’ from?! All these variations, mutilated forms that seem to go in circles, never […]
In a town where the market for fashion shows is pretty much completely saturated, it seems inevitable that a hierarchy will form. FS and DW at the top, everyone else down below. Attending Label 2018, however, has made me rethink my perceptions of lower-budgeted, and apparently lesser fashion shows. While I was sceptical about […]
Benjamin Parris When the ticket machine doesn’t accept your change, when the traffic lights go red so you miss the breakfast menu at McDonald’s, when the claw machine at the arcade refuses to give up that iPhone box, so you try to climb inside and get stuck for half a day, it’s very easy thing […]
Flora Rowe Check out these awesome playlists that Flora would love to share with you guys! ‘Calming Tunes’ I’m On Fire – The Staves Carry Me Home – Jorja Smith, Maverick Sabre A Case of You – Joni Mitchell Wake Me – Mandolin Orange The Only Way is Up – Stornoway Permanent – Kenneth […]
Kiana Bowden One of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous works is coming to life in St Andrews next week. This performance of Simon Levy’s adaptation is being directed by Madison Hauser, known for her work on other productions such as ‘The Bacchae’, ‘And Then There Were None’ and ‘Anything Goes’ to name but a few. […]
Lucy Bidgood If I’ve learned anything from my time at this university, it’s that science news is an impenetrable source of procrastination. Yes, I might well have these results to write up into a lab report, but do I want to examine this piece about a glow-in-the-dark rabbit? Who needs essay research when I can […]
Kiana Bowden This tale begins as many from St Andrews do, with a set of coaches parked on South Street, destined for Kinkell Byre. Each one was filled with a buzz of excitement and anticipation for what is quite arguably one of the best events in the university’s social calendar. In fact, last year’s ‘Through […]
Benjamin Parris It doesn’t need to be said, but ‘what does it mean to be human?’ is a big question. A huge question. The kind of question that can capture our imagination, and provide sight where there is none. Then again, the same can be said for the moon. ‘What does it mean to be […]
Sophie Skilling “I got off the plane!” Oh, how this line would illicit joy in my twelve-year-old self. Since then, however, I have grown up, I have learned a lot, and, most importantly, I have realised that Rachel Green should not have given up her new life in Paris solely to cling on to a […]
Euan Elder Similar to what happens on most nights out in St. Andrews, this year’s Christmas Ball followed the tradition of showing face at the SU with the Just So society’s pre-event. Students had worked hard to decorate the main bar with tinsel and a printed New York City skyline, accompanied with classic Christmas tunes, […]
Euan Elder Mermaid’s iconic Christmas Ball, taking place on Sunday, the 3rd of December, will put you in the holiday spirit with its great atmosphere and entertainment. It will be a night of “glitz and glamour while you live out your very own Fairytale of New York”. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity […]
Claire Fenerty Last Saturday SVS hosted a sanitary product collection. The collection took place at Tesco from 10:30-14:30 to support Storehouse Fife, our local food bank. I interviewed Flora Rowe (SVS Head of Fundraising) and Natasha Bateman (SVS Convenor) to discuss the SVS sanitary product collection. CF: Why is SVS putting on this collection on […]
Cady Crowley Netflix not enough anymore? Looking for that new drama show to take over your Saturday afternoon “study breaks”? St Andrews Student Radio, STAR, has you covered with a new by-students for-students about-students radio show, ‘Citizens of Nowhere’. With four episodes down and excitement surrounding the final episodes, News at STAR decided to find […]
Cady Crowley This year’s On the Rocks Festival is coming early to St Andrews, with a fall semester event taking over the town Saturday, November 18th. We took the time to find out what you’ll need to make the most of your On The Rocks experience by interviewing the Head of Events, Oliver Savage, so […]