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Top Five Things to Do
As you settle into your class schedules, make sure to take time off to experience just a few of the events happening in and around St...
Katie Brennan
Sep 19, 2022


No More Wardens in Halls.
Almost every student at the University of St. Andrews stays in halls at least once, meaning that most of them have experienced the way...
Zoe Hemming-Clark
Sep 2, 2022


A Deep Dive into St Andrews Social Media
Like most universities, St. Andrews is host to many original and very niche social media accounts run by anonymous students for the...
Daisy Finefrock
Nov 22, 2021


I'm Embarrassed Of My Garden.
Two weeks ago, I was in my kitchen trying to open a tin of baked beans without a can-opener, when there was a knock at my door. As I...
Bel Baker
Nov 6, 2021


Things I Wish I’d Known as a Fresher
I could tell you exactly what I wore on move-in day. Everyone I spoke to. Whom I sat with at dinner. I was the definition of a nervous...
Megan
Nov 3, 2021


Minigolf in St Andrews – Blasphemy or a Stroke of Brilliance?
Minigolf: golf’s cooler brother. A putting game with wacky obstacles and silly themes, minigolf is a great activity for all ages. The...
Rhys Evans
Nov 3, 2021


5 Things You Must Try During Your Time in St Andrews
Source: Getty Images St Andrews is unique in so many ways, from its stunning scenery to unusual traditions. The town and university...
Ella
Nov 2, 2021


Next Steps for the No. 1 University in the UK
According to The Times’ Good University Guide 2022, St Andrews has now eclipsed the likes of Oxford and Cambridge to propel it to the top...
Katie Brennan
Oct 30, 2021


The Best Places to Study that Aren’t the Library
For me, when it comes to studying, the environment is key to my progress. The view from my bedroom window consists of the side of a...
Lauren Cairney
Oct 26, 2021


What’s the Deal with the Pret Subscription?
If you’re a St. Andrews student, there’s a slim to none chance that you and the brick walls of the overcrowded Market Street Pret haven’t...
Daisy Finefrock
Oct 11, 2021


Town vs. Gown Clashes Accelerate Mid-Freshers' Week
After a sternly worded sonnet penned by a St Andrews local appeared at the Freshers’ Week plant sale, it seems that town and gown...
Katie Brennan
Sep 27, 2021


Little Pieces of Life
I have always been a collector. Almost by accident, things follow me home and are cheerfully hoarded, no reason for their existence in my...
Emma Sibald
May 1, 2021


Hands Off My Hijab! France Passes Separatist Bill
On the 30th of March 2021, the French Senate voted to prohibit women under the age of 18 from publicly wearing any religious clothing...
Kashika Malhotra
Apr 23, 2021


Ignorance Can Be Intelligent
Christopher Hitchens once remarked that “It’s only when you have gazed on the lower slopes of your own ignorance and begun to understand...
Ethan Flett
Apr 23, 2021


My Key Takeaways from the Netflix ‘Seaspiracy’ Documentary
Netflix’s new documentary ‘Seaspiracy’ has caused waves around the world by exposing the fishing industry for its role in destroying the...
Shree Patel
Apr 23, 2021


Where to Buy Kombucha in St Andrews
In the past five years Kombucha, a fermented tea drink rich in probiotics and antioxidants, has become one of the most popular products...
Eleni Zervos
Apr 9, 2021


Women for Women Hosts Fiber Art Workshop
Following International Women’s Day, I felt it only fitting to discuss the Women for Women event during RAG week. The event provided a...
Megan
Apr 6, 2021


Social Distancing Causes Loneliness Pandemic
Mental health issues are a persistent, pressing concern and have aggravated into a much bigger issue since the pandemic paralyzed the...
Kashika Malhotra
Mar 20, 2021


The Rector's Committee Has Changed And You Should Care
In autumn, Leyla Hussein was elected to be the rector for the next three years in November 2020. The job of the rector is to link the...
Maya Gomez Coultas
Mar 19, 2021


Graduation Is Canceled: Opinion From An Impending Graduate
Just over a week ago, graduating students received an email from the principal of the university announcing that, for the second year in...
Molly Carlough
Mar 14, 2021
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