Alex BeckettFeb 22, 2020Contrarianism is ImportantThe first book I read this year was one of the late Christopher Hitchens’, entitled ‘Letters to a Young Contrarian’; it was marvellous –...
Alex BeckettDec 6, 2019This General Election is HopelessWe’ve all seen it, heard of it, talked about it – hopefully registered for it. The upcoming UK general election is one of ‘the most...
Alex BeckettNov 5, 2019WashStation Takes Advantage of StudentsThe Students’ Association, has come under quite a lot of flack recently for being too sedentary on a myriad of issues: climate change is...
Alex BeckettNov 1, 2019The Difficulties of Living in St AndrewsSt Andrews is a marvellous town. Alongside its natural beauty, buzz and inspirational sights come many infuriating flipsides. I’m not...
Alex BeckettOct 14, 2019Students Petition Against Climate (In)ActionIt was a sight to behold: the hundreds of St Andrews students who formed a front against climate change on West Sands almost two weeks...