The Stand
For students, by students 

Literature has become obsolete. Literature has become meaningless and redundant. Literature has died – and this is coming from an English student with a concerning list of books to be read. The death of literature is not a new concept. One of the earliest proponents had brought the death of the novel-form to the attention of readers as far back as in 1925. José Ortega y Gasset addresses literature’s impending death in his Decline of the Novel (1925). Other media theorists a

Stella Maris has been reinstated as Rector of the University of St Andrews, following a dispute over stances on governance rules.

When Gemma Collins said, "It’s hell in there. It’s horror. You have to be a certain type of person to survive," you’d think she was talking about the dating scene in St Andrews. Hell, horror, and a pained existence encapsulate what many singletons experience here – a trilogy of suffering born not just from abstinence, but from actually going on dates. The issues are obvious. Sixty percent of students are female, so there are simply more women than men. As one student noted,

The St Andrews Reform Society seeks University affiliation despite vehement resistance from fellow students.

Plans have been approved for the new ‘Digital Nexus Building’: proposed to be home to the School of Computer Science, a “cutting-edge central hub” for students and staff.

The eroticism of the Main Library is a real thing. As much as the brutalist box of a building might seem sterile, soulless, and sterile again, some people are feeling aroused in certain circumstances. Not by the attraction to other people (although that can happen), but instead by their actions — their productivity, to be exact. This productivity stimulates eroticism in full swing. Credit: Remi Mathis Let’s consider the library’s key aim of productivity as our pleasure prin

In 2022, St Andrews saw a shift in its cultural scene with the opening of the Laidlaw Music Centre. What came along was a passion and community for all types of music, diversifying the student life and bringing a strong sense of creativity to the town. Laidlaw is the first building dedicated to music in the university’s history. Music modules and lessons are offered there, causing an increased appreciation for music as an academic subject. It has provided many opportunities f

Safe cycling practices are essential, not only in protecting riders but also the wider community.

Concerns over spiking at St Andrews local pub, Molly Malones, and some tips on how to avoid getting spiked.

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

The University of St Andrews is considering a new plan to install solar panels atop 65 university buildings to further its goal of net...