Jamnesty, presented by Amnesty International, delivered a relaxed and enjoyable evening of live music last Saturday night as one of the first events on the On The Rocks line-up. Last year’s hit premiere of Jamnesty was held in the ‘Building Site Bar’ and was a genuinely great live music event that matched the lively and […]
Energy and enthusiasm are the main selling points of the Just So Society’s new production of Spring Awakening. Performed in the recently reopened Byre, the space is considerably superior to the Barron for a performance of this nature. The confines of the latter works fantastically for plays of an intense or dramatic nature, but Spring […]
This is not the first time that I have been asked to judge a St Andrean’s final contribution to the theatrical world we have here, but rarely has it felt so bittersweet. In her four years here, Katie Brennan has proved herself as one of the town’s most competent producers, and a reliable face on […]
On the Rocks festival officially opened on Friday with Music is Love for a celebration of local creativity and talent in the Byre theatre. Set to be an exciting night of live music, film screenings and exhibitions, two of the biggest creative forces in St. Andrews’ joined in ranks to give us exactly that. Impressively, […]
As you can see, we here at STAR have got a brand new shiny website! With our new website it’ll be easier to listen to your favourite shows, read news online and get involved. New studio and a new website all in one week. Lucky us. Take a look around and enjoy!
Here at STAR there is so much to get involved with and we want you! If you haven’t already noticed, we have a new studio and a new website so there’s so much more that you can now get involved with. We’re always looking for new radio presenters and writers. So if you have anything […]
Sarah Thompson is running unopposed for the role of AU president. While it is hugely implausible bordering on impossible that RON will win, STAR will look briefly at her role and why she implores you not to vote RON. Thompson, like Mathewson, is running for re-election and a lot of her focus is being placed […]
Last year we saw one of the greatest presidential races of all time. Current association president, Pat, beat his close friend and then flatmate, Dave by all of 80 votes. This year the race is unlikely to be as closely run but it is by no means a one-horse race. Current president Pat Mathewson appears […]
Hall ball season is usually a collective of events that is rarely given much attention to by anyone other than first years, or those people who live or have lived in that hall. However, there is one exception to this, and that comes in the form of the David Russell Apartments/Fife Park Ball. Owing to […]
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman? This year, the race for DoSDA will finally answer the question as Kyle Blain, the Blain Plane, takes on Amanda Hollinger, or SuperManda if you will. Both candidates are credible candidates and will once more provide a hotly contested battle. Kyle Blain, the current […]
The DoRep presents us with quite possibly the most unpredictable battle for all of the SABB roles. While the DoES and DoSDA are both two-horse races, the fact there are four highly qualified candidates only makes the decision even harder. Jack Carr has been an active member of the student community, acting as the President […]
Current DoES Leon O’Rourke has done a truly wonderful job in his role overseeing events in the Union (no, he did not pay us to say that). The 2014 Fresher’s Week was probably one of the best that St Andrews has ever seen with Scouting For Girls and Hot Dub Time Machine providing one of […]
Later today nominations will shut for the Students’ Association Elections. What then ensues is the craziness that is campaign week. Here are some useful hints for surviving it… Buy/borrow some headphones: Headphones are a sure-fire way to avoid any human interaction. Actually a useful tip for life, not just campaign week. Avoid the library at all […]
We’re the STAR committee, it’s lovely to meet you… Name: Sean McDonald Role in STAR: Station Manager Year: 4th Studying: Film Studies & Social Anthropology Favourite Album: Move Along, The All-American Rejects Random Fact: I can wiggle my ears Name: Rachael Leach Role in STAR: Deputy Station Manager Year: 3rd Studying: English Favourite Album: Barchords, Bahamas […]
I’ve never written a piece about a television show before but I’m pretty sure I’m supposed to start with some disclaimer about there being spoilers. Don’t worry, Broadchurch doesn’t need any spoiler alerts, last night I witnessed the worst ending to a series for god knows. Let me say that I definitely consider myself a […]
Alas; the biggest, glammest and loudest event in St Andrews has passed. With more make-up than Don’t Walk, less clothes than FS (yes, that is possible) and more nipples than The Sun (it pains me to even reference that despicable rag, but RAG week does things to you…) dRAG Walk graced our presence with more […]
For one night and one night only, The Fife Jazz Festival lit up the recently reopened Byre Theatre. The late night live music event, The Blender, featured many talented musicians mixing up some jazz, funk, soul, and fusion. Saxophones, big basses, guitars, pianos and more echoed throughout three venues in the Byre! The rhythms and […]