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Photo Credit: Artist Collectives The Oxford Dictionary defines a friend as “A person with whom one has developed a close and informal relationship of mutual trust and intimacy." Throughout my life, I have been very lucky to experience this kind of friendship. From childhood, where spending hours together at school would blend into afternoon playdates, into staying one night or maybe two, never growing tired of talking or sitting or playing or being still, together. Into my ad

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

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

Race2 2026 saw 175 students race from Scotland to Madrid. With 69 teams in total, the event managed to raise over £65,000 (and still counting) for the union affiliated charities.

How the Cheesy Toast Shack in St Andrews uses its ‘Seagull Insurance’ to help the community Emily Campbell Often in a world with so much negative news, it can be really hard to focus on the positives in our own lives and the world around us. However, the Cheesy Toast Shack here in St Andrews is fighting against that narrative, one toastie at a time. The Cheesy Toast Shack originally came to St Andrews in 2018 ( The Daily Mail ) and quickly became a local favorite. However, w

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 medical students of St Andrews were prematurely allocated their partner schools on Thursday, the 29th of January. This allocation, supposed to take place on Friday the 6th of February, brought with it tears and confusion. The students on the English allocation route were asked to rank their preference as either Manchester — which offers many different hospitals — or Barts, a medical school based in London. The allocation decision was made by the University based on the pu

An 18% price increase in AMH accomodation fees sparks controversy in St Andrews.

Now more than ever, there is a lot to be said for preserving the arts, and independent cinema is no exception. That’s why it is important that T-Squared Social has overtaken the New Picture House. I’ve investigated how St Andrews residents are responding to the new cinema, as well as T-Squared Social itself, and its wider implications for local culture. The infamous and incongruently styled T-Squared Social, lovechild of Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods, recently opened in S

Following the match, I spoke with team captain Jack Kornowske about the significance of the result and what it means for the squad moving forward.

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

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

Everyone tells you that your degree comes first, but there is so much more to life in the bubble. For many students, the single biggest...

The study of medicine is a selfless dedication to a lifetime of learning, compassion, and problem solving. It is amongst some of the most admirable professions and is fundamental to any thriving society. Medicine has been taught at the University of St Andrews for almost 600 years, streaming out a steady supply of hardworking individuals ready to make a difference in the lives of others. However, this workforce has recently started to reveal some flaws and the medical student

Set up beside the Student Union, the Food Not Bombs team offers free, nourishing food and hot drinks to passersby.