The Dome of the Rock’s Importance to Umayyad Cultural Policy
Michael describes how the Dome of the Rock’s construction and architecture reflect the cultural syncretism policy of the Umayyad empire.
ByStander
The events section previews and reviews local events.
What is it with Taylor Swift and St Andrews?
With the days growing shorter, and All Too Well getting longer, the Union’s recent Taylor Swift Bop provides more evidence of an on-going Taylor epidemic in this town. Christy Forshaw asks, ‘What is it about Taylor Swift that has this university enchanted?’
Fright Night 2023 – Reviewed
Millie reviews the tricks and treats at this year’s Fright Night at the Student Union.
Violent Delights Have Violent Ends – St Andrews Students Bring a Dazzling Version of Macbeth to the Stage
Callisto reviews an independent student production of MAC BETH, adapted by Erica Schmidt.
Playing Puppet: Cyrano de Puppet Excels at Comedy, but Falters When it Tries to Turn to Something Serious
Callisto reviews the Mermaids student-written production of Cyrano de Puppet, running 23-24 October at the Barron at the Byre.
The Passing of 601
Sarah Tait reflects on how the closure of Club 601 has affected student nightlife in St Andrews.
Spilling my GUTS with the one and only OLIVIA RODRIGO (parasocially!!)
Carrie gives her ranking of the track list to Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album, GUTS.
The Kate Kennedy Charity Opening Ball 2023 – Reviewed
Hannah Peart, Editor-in-Chief of The Stand, indulges in some nostalgia as she reviews the Kate Kennedy Club’s annual Opening Ball.
Top Five Things To Do
The Top Five Things To Do between 9th October – 13th October
Readjusting to life in St Andrews
Sarah contemplates the annual readjustment to life in St Andrews as we return in September.