Carpe diem  — to seize the day — means different things for different people. For some, it’s waking up to welcome the sunrise and going for a run on the Scores. For others, it’s a morning spent in leisure before heading to a common place, with familiar faces and pints. At various pubs across town, Willie Tair, Alan Fraser, and Gordon Smith, are united by a shared love for a midday pint and good chat.   Sat at The Keys Bar with Willie Tait Tait, always accompanied by his golden retriever,...

“I find myself, since having left Ukraine, unable to think about anything else. The people I met, the personal stories that they shared, and interacting with soldiers and people who are going through a lot, it really sticks with you,” said Brody Wilkes, a second-year student studying Modern History, who spent 23 to 27 October on a journey in a four-by-four vehicle from the UK to Ukraine, so it could be used by first responders on the frontlines.  Originally from Los Angeles, Wilkes has a...

Tucked away on Market Street is Le Rendez-Vous, a crêperie and restaurant co-founded by two long-time friends, Aldo and Rico. Opened in January 2005, the creperie has been a cornerstone of the St Andrews food scene for over twenty years.  “We are just best friends and we opened this business here together,” said Aldo.   Although modest in nature, this shared dream between two friends has quickly evolved into a cherished eatery for many. After all, Le Rendez-Vous is known not just for its...