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A Case for the Wholesome Pub Night
Now in my third year at St Andrews, with three freshers’ weeks under my belt, I have noticed a change. A silent shift has taken place...
Bel
Oct 5, 2022


Don’t Worry Darling, Florence Pugh & Olivia Wilde. We'll Never Learn Our Lesson.
The drama surrounding the new thriller Don’t Worry Darling has been a bigger topic of conversation than the film itself. Regardless of...
Charlotte Rabeie
Oct 5, 2022


Squid Game and the West’s Subtitle Phobia
It has been one year since the Netflix sensation Squid Game came out on the streaming platform. The Korean drama had the west in its grip...
Mia
Oct 4, 2022


The Oscars is Losing its Lustre
The organisers of the 94th Academy Awards probably predicted that the ceremony would make headlines for several reasons. Perhaps there...
Katie Brennan
Apr 4, 2022


Performative Activism Isn't Cute or Trendy
There is no doubt that many of us turn to social media as our main news outlet to keep up to date with what is happening in the world....
Lauren Cairney
Mar 28, 2022


Learner Drivers, I Salute You
As James May once said: ‘If you can’t drive, you’re a loser’. Some wise words. To my shame, I am nearly twenty-one years old and despite...
Bel Baker
Mar 23, 2022


Amy Schumer: A Masterclass in Stealing Jokes
Amy Schumer is a famous American comedian known for her film Trainwreck (2015) and her comedy show Inside Amy Schumer (2013-2016). What...
Mia Hodgens
Mar 23, 2022


Boarding Schools – Life Changing Opportunities or Punishments?
Is sending a child to boarding school wise? This debate is an old one. Like any other choice, it has its pros and cons. Some people...
Raskirt
Mar 17, 2022


My Take on St Fessdrews' Art Vs. Stem Debate
It’s the age-old debate that recently reared its ugly head again on St Fessdrews, spawning a horde of opinionated posts, each advocating...
Katie Brennan
Mar 14, 2022


Wordle Is A Social Revolution
One might be surprised by the pleasure and satisfaction which can be gained from guessing a five-letter word; with considerable help, it...
Euan Dunbar
Mar 8, 2022


'The Power of the Dog:' Is It Best Picture Worthy?
Warning: Contains Spoilers!! Since the release of Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog on 19 November 2021, there has not only been buzz...
Kaleigh
Feb 17, 2022


Like It or Not, Streaming Has Taken Over the Music Industry
Over the past 10 years the way we listen to music has gone through a transformative change. Apple’s invention of iTunes and the iPod...
Lauren Cairney
Feb 15, 2022


Valentine's Is Funny (Speaking As A Single Person)
There are heart-shaped chocolate boxes on the shelves, and it can only mean one thing – Valentine’s is back and it has slapped us in the...
Bel Baker
Feb 14, 2022


The Singles’ Guide to Valentine
For fellow singles who may not be aware, the dreaded valentine’s day is quickly approaching once again. Valentine’s day is supposed to be...
Shree
Feb 10, 2022


Letters Are a Lost Art
Going off to university for the first time is no easy feat. Especially if you happen to be an international student whose home lies 6,000...
Daisy Finefrock
Feb 7, 2022


‘The Chips are Down’ – Global Chip/Semi Conductor Crisis Strikes Mid-Pandemic
The IT industry is at a critical stage. Innumerable products and services rely on computer chips, also known as semiconductors. Many...
Pradyun
Feb 4, 2022


The Battle of the Teen Dramas: Euphoria vs Skins
Both HBO’s Euphoria (2019-) and E4’s Skins (2007-2013) are hailed as realistic portrayals of adolescence. Each focuses on dark topics...
Mia Hodgens
Feb 2, 2022


A Case for Student Compensation After Covid
As students return to St Andrews for the beginning of second semester, the outlook remains slightly bleak for many. After being assured...
Katie Brennan
Jan 31, 2022


Can Sad Music *Really* Make You Happy?
It’s January 2022. Here, in St Andrews, we’re entering the coldest and cloudiest time of year. The sky’s dark for almost three times as...
Eve Parsons
Jan 26, 2022


How to Survive Exam Season
With deadlines upon or looming on the horizon for many of us, and exams worryingly near, the last few days of November and the start of...
Katie Brennan
Nov 30, 2021
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