By Ewan Emslie A tragic Shakespearean play transformed into an 80s camp love affair; the Mermaids Performing Arts’ adaptation of the classical tale is an energetic re-imagination of a classic.   Director, Lila Patterson, breathes new life into the ageless drama by placing it into an 80s summer camp and follows the love affair of two girls in opposing teams. The thrilling blend of Old English dialogue and an easy-spirited volleyball match, introduces the audience to the quirky

For many of us at St Andrews, especially those outside the economics or management courses, the word finance conjures feelings of...

By Ewan Emslie It’s well-known that clubbing burns a lot of calories, so what could be more important than the post-party feast?     A...

What better place to emulate Mrs Dalloway than in our lovely St Andrews?

Last week, I had the chance to sit down with several members of The Fellowship and hear what makes this society unique to St Andrews.

Cheryl Cole captured the dizzying effects of fame with the tragic realisation: “Actually, I can’t nip to the garage in me pyjamas anymore...

We all know that what we put in our bodies has an effect on how we feel. But what’s often overlooked is the benefits of good nutrition in...

My best friend has left already and I'm not going to see her for 4 months. I'm on a bus back to Glasgow for a few days, because I'm...

The August before starting my first year at St Andrews, I very dramatically posted on my private Instagram: ‘my life is over’. This...

Can a student survive an entire week on Too Good To Go bags? In St Andrews? That was the question I asked myself. Armed with a budget,...

Dear Dating Diva,  What are your thoughts on dating apps? I’m a first year and I haven’t been on a date yet. Ever. I want to start dating...

The Scottish Deer Centre is a tourism tenet of Fife and accessible from St Andrews. With only a thirty-minute bus ride you can find a...

Lately, St Andrews has been living up to its reputation as the sunniest uni in Scotland. This was particularly perfect timing for those...

Sometimes I sit at my desk (seriously, I need to get out more – especially in this sun) and wonder if I made the right choice. Not that...

Off Greyfriars Garden sits an idyllic bookstore. Its shelves are lined with first-edition books signed by their authors. Rolling ladders...

Dear Dating Diva,  There’s this girl I really like, but she’s way of my league. She’s hot, smart, funny, charming, the whole package....

So... I got the essay marks back from deadline season. And I may have spiralled. But I'm trying to come to terms with it. I keep being...

As a newcomer to St Andrews, it has taken me some time to adapt and adjust to the way of life here. I think, however, I may have finally...

We pay a high price to live in St Andrews. Not solely due to ludicrous property prices but because menacing are creatures looming round...

Just off South Street sits a cosy Scottish pub. Regulars settle into tartan-covered booths as the smell of morning espresso hangs in the...