As a fourth-year that has attended Starfields every year, this year’s event was, in my experience, the best one yet. I felt it was the perfect end to my last ever fresher’s week, and the best start to the semester. As I heard someone say upon entering, ‘the vibes are 10/10’. Credit: Estella Levi Starfields is an annual charity event run by FS, and each year the funds raised through tickets and sponsorships go to a different charity; this year raised money for Young Lives vs C

Last year, at the end of second semester, a curious publication found itself in the hands of students entering the library in the run-up to exam season. While anyone unfortunate enough to be bestowed with this incoherent attempt at a newspaper could hardly assess it at first glance, closer inspection proved it a conservative (or perhaps more accurately, far right) mess of articles. As one anonymous student recalls: "Standing directly behind [The Saint’s library handout] were

It's the complaint that comes up time and time again, lamented on by students until entire friend groups are blue in the face: what is it about this town that has caused the dating scene to wither away to the sad state we find it in today? Credit: Pinterest My friend group consists of beautiful, interesting, talented women – none of whom should struggle to find partners, should they be seeking them. Yet only two of these women are in relationships, with both of these relation

This past summer, as I waited for my London internship to start, I spent my days reading the news and doing deep dives into the New York Times Opinion section. The most recent article that I read from it was Jessica Grose’s “Stop Location-Tracking Your Friends and Lovers.” Her piece argues that we are opting into our own surveillance state and ruining our relationships by tracking each other and allowing them to track ourselves (something I completely agree with). No one has

A fiery crimson glow flickers inside two curved glass forms, surrounded by a haze of iridescent spheres. It shifts with movement, suspended against the body. The whole form lies between matter and motion. Beneath the glass is something found not on Earth, but among the stars. Plasma. This is Iris Van Herpen’s Helix Nebula dress, unveiled as part of her latest collection. Here, the fourth state of matter takes an unexpected place on the runway. Helix Nebula Dress, 2026. Credi

Over the last few years, there have been defining pop culture moments that have named the summer, and ultimately set the aesthetic that most of us, or those of us who average more than 5 hours of daily screen time, aspire to. There was Hot Girl Summer, Brat Summer and Barbie Summer, to name a few, all of which came with colours and aesthetics that were synonymous with the ‘era’ they defined; and were an easy guide for what to wear to be the most on-trend and in-the-know with

If I asked you which events are essential for any Fresher’s first week in the Bubble, you’d probably suggest something like Sinners or Starfields. Now, I won’t argue that these events aren’t a great introduction to St Andrews nightlife and our beloved 601. However, the flashing lights and thumping music of a club is most certainly not the best atmosphere for making friends. That’s why I suggest Karaoke Night, which is too often overshadowed by the the week’s headline events.

My first year of university came with a rather horrifying realization: I could not focus on a single task for an extended period of time. I have always been a procrastinator, but even when I eventually got to work, I could barely go for forty-five minutes before looking for an excuse to take a break. Need I mention how sub-optimal this is when your deadline is only a few hours away? Credit: @pheebs on Pinterest Realising that my phone was a big part of the struggle, I started

Credit: Yasmin Henderson After a 26-23 defeat against their vicious rivals last year, the Saints reclaimed their crown in a 21-12 nail-biting varsity match performance against Edinburgh. After a dominant first-half display, St Andrews came under immense pressure once Edinburgh's chances began to threaten their comfortable advantage. The Saints clung to their lead, demonstrating their strength and resilience to secure a victory over their age-old rivals. Friday the 18th of Sep

Anyone who’s put the radio on in the past decade will have noticed a growing trend in pop music: lyrics that are openly critical of men. From the likes of Sabrina Carpenter to Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, much of their songs centre around criticising male behaviour - particularly in romantic relationships. The themes are familiar: emotional immaturity, infidelity and overall indifference. So, this raises a question: what has made female artists become so vocal about being

The fifth annual SANDS International Film Festival of St Andrews recently took place, with a great selection of international films and documentaries, and many acclaimed speakers, including Joe Russo and Charlie Kaufman. Along with attending various screenings and events, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with James Price, the production designer for Poor Things (for which he won an Oscar) and Bugonia, along with festival director Ania Trzebiatowska. The festival ope

We often give St Andrews the nickname of “the bubble.” So much so that during graduation the iconic “The Bubble Will Miss You” slogan is projected on the walls of St Salvador's Hall. For many, the town's three streets are paved of gold. Populated by the young, beautiful, and wealthy, here to receive a top tier education before “entering into the real world” - that which St Andrews is definitively not. Weekends are spent attending black-tie events for which tickets cost up to