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We’re Still Being Left in the Red When it Comes to Period Products and, Quite Frankly, I’m Not Bloody Surprised
Since 2014, there has been increased support for a campaign to change the status of period products from ‘miscellaneous’ to ‘necessary’ –...
Niamh Molloy
Oct 10, 2023


The Oscars Must Acknowledge Absurdity
What does it take to be considered a “serious” actor? Well, this Oscar season it is all too obvious to point at figures like Brendan...
Jordan
Mar 7, 2023


The 1975 Make a Resurgence
Anyone who has been anywhere on the internet – particularly sites like Tumblr – in the past decade, is almost certainly aware of the...
Eliora
Nov 18, 2022


Events Save St Andrews' Social Life
As a fresher, speaking to other UK students made my expectations for St Andrews nightlife low. Every YouTube video, social media post,...
Lizzie Rosenman
Nov 8, 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


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


Escape the Lib! Best Spring Study Spots
As spring is upon us and Pret has gone up in flames, students are left to explore new study spots. From gardens, to fancy tea, and from...
Daisy Finefrock
Mar 24, 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


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


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


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


The Definitive Ranking of Pizzas in St Andrews
As a third year at St Andrews, I’ve come to eat a lot of pizzas during my time here. All the pizzas ranked here are enjoyable and make...
Mia Hodgens
Oct 4, 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


Co(vid)dependency
I received a playful glare from my flatmates as we passed each other in the street. I knew what I had done wrong: I broke the rules, as...
Alice Lele
May 1, 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


21st Century Suffers Historical Amnesia
In 1878, the British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli proclaimed that ‘our Empire is an Empire of liberty, of truth and justice.’...
Anezka Ferreira
Feb 14, 2021


University Refuses to Communicate Effectively Amidst Covid-19
Our unfortunate reality this semester is that all classes may stay online and the 2021 graduation ceremony could be cancelled. Sally...
Eleni Zervos
Feb 8, 2021
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