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Barbecues vs Nature
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 […]
In Praise of Eurovision
Last night was truly something else, maybe not the best Eurovision I’ve watched but it did give us some moments that will live on in my heart until next year. Some highlights, (as told through my live facebook updates) included: Ukraine’s entire performance: “Is this weird Dracula?” Slovenia, fine maybe not the best song […]
HMO Horror Stories
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 […]
Why it’s bad to be blanked.
“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 […]
Top Ten Songs to Study To
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 […]
Thinking Outside the Library- Unique Study Spots of St Andrews
Mayday, mayday- it’s that time of year again: exams are almost upon us. Ready to hit the books but not the library toilet queues? If working in the University libraries isn’t your thing, or you feel like mixing up your revision venues a bit, here are a few unique (and generally less crowded) study spaces […]
Lucy’s Mind Lab: Please Stand By for this Public Service Announcement
Mark is just like you and me, going about his day, completely unaware of the microscopic world waging a war against him and the rest of the human race. These tiny organisms have the power to take us to an age where minor operations result in death, and childbirth is a gamble. In order […]
What’s in a name?
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 […]
May Ball Preview
Kaylee Kelley from STAR News previews one of St Andrews’ biggest events, the Kate Kennedy May Ball. 1. How would you characterise this year’s May Ball? How does it differ from last year? This year’s Charity May Ball will cater to more tastes than before. We have achieved this by providing a wide range of […]
Label Fashion Show: A Review
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 […]
Preview: St Andrews Charity Polo Tournament
STAR News writer Anya Moffatova caught up with the people behind one of St Andrew’s biggest events to bring you this preview. 1) What 3 words best sum up this years polo tournament? Rosé, Rosé, Rosé 2) What in particular should guests be on the lookout for? Look out for our Instagram wall for selfies with […]
Lucy’s Mind Lab: Mary Somerville – Lady Polymath Extraordinaire
First of all, yes I am fully aware that International Women’s Day has passed. I do have a concept of time. And yep, I’m pretty sure that there will be a small number of people who will roll their eyes, will call for an International Men’s Day, will exclaim “But what about all the male […]
SVS Period Poverty Collection: How You Can Support Women in Need
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 […]
CRYPT
Calum Esler Picture this: you’ve been DJing in the Union for the past five years, you have your own kit and a passion for performance, however, you can’t play the music you want to play. This is a pretty tough situation for any creative individual and it’s the one that DJ, Liquid Alloy, has found […]
Cynical Sessions: Since U Been Gone
It was cool but it was all pretend… I can breathe for the first time.
Cynical Sessions: Band-Aids Don’t Fix Bullet Holes
Sarabeth Murray analyses “Bad Blood” in the wake of the 2016 Presidential Election.
Cynical Sessions: The Communist Implications of “Cheerleader”
Sarabeth Murray Maybe one of the most frustratingly catchiest songs ever written, you could argue that Omi took the world by storm last year when he released “Cheerleader”. Undeniably a classic 2015 summer hit, the overly cheerful melody didn’t waste any time invading my thoughts; clearly it was quite the feat of musical genius. The […]