Saint Speaks

For our very final episode of the year, we bring back return guest Alex Beckett, Business Editor for The Saint, and brand new guest Ren Smyth, a fourth-year philosophy student.We discuss a new report on the role of gender in youth political views, and delve our furthest ever into the arts with Beyonce's brand-new Cowboy Carter. There's a brief but vigorous debate on the word "vibes" — and if hangovers are a state of mind. This episode was hosted by Rosie Miller, produced by Natalie Olofsson, and edited by Ana-Lucia Chalmers. All opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers, not The Saint.To get in touch, please reach out to us through podcast@thesaint.scot. We would love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Putting our best student journalist minds to work, we invite Simon Ezra-Jackson, who studies philosophy and German, and Phoebe Davies, a theology student. We cover the limits of gene editing, why Italy might come for your favourite Italian restaurant, and a long-standing British political controversy. This episode was hosted by Rosie Miller, edited by Ana-Lucia Chalmers, and produced by Natalie Olofsson. All opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers, not The Saint. To get in touch, please reach out to us through podcast@thesaint.scot. We would love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of International Women's Day and Mother's Day, we discuss recent reports on equal pay in Birmingham, a memorable resistance to the Taliban through music, and what is next for International Women's Day. Thank you to Shakeelah Bessell, a fourth-year International Relations student, and Noura McNelis Mahmoud, a third-year International Relations and Modern History student, for joining us today. This episode was hosted by Rosie Miller, produced by Natalie Olofsson, and edited by Ana-Lucia Chalmers. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers, not The Saint. To get in touch, read out at podcast@thesaint.scot. We would love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a topical episode this week on global 2024 elections we bring in return guest Chris Morrow, VP of St Andrews Economics Society, and welcome Janvi Poddar, economics student and part of the university's climate committee. -The opinions expressed by guests and hosts in this episode of Diss-Course are those of the speakers. They do not reflect the opinions or views of The Saint.This episode was hosted by Rosie Miller and edited by Natalie Olofsson.To get in touch, email us at podcast@thesaint.scot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode of 2024, we welcome return guests Jasmine Sykes and Sophia Pawliw to discuss changes in health and technology. This episode was hosted by Rosie Miller, produced by Natalie Olofsson, and edited by Ana-Lucia Chalmers. The opinions expressed by guests and hosts in this episode of Diss-Course are those of the speakers. They do not reflect the opinions or views of The Saint.To get in touch, email us at podcast@thesaint.scot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Hannah Shirley and Sophia Pawliw, who share their thoughts on the right to protest, data sharing, and Canada’s controversial automatism clause.-Trigger warning: this episode involves the discussion of crimes that some listeners may find upsetting.The opinions expressed by guests and hosts in this episode of Diss-Course are those of the speakers. They do not reflect the opinions or views of The Saint.This episode was hosted by Rosie Miller and edited by Natalie Olofsson.To get in touch, email us at podcast@thesaint.scot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Martyna Kemeklyte and William Finlator to discuss changes to technology — and the future of policing in the UK. The opinions expressed by guests and hosts in this episode of Diss-Course are those of the speakers. They do not reflect the opinions or views of The Saint.This episode was hosted by Rosie Miller and edited by Natalie Olofsson.To get in touch, email us at podcast@thesaint.scot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Chris Morrow, VP of the St Andrews Economics Society, and Hugo Sinclair, president of Shinty Society, to debate all things controversial: smoking bans, dress codes, and... glasses of milk?!The opinions expressed by guests and hosts in this episode of Diss-Course are those of the speakers. They do not reflect the opinions or views of The Saint.This episode was hosted by Rosie Miller and edited by Natalie Olofsson.To get in touch, email us at podcast@thesaint.scot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our most important and benign opinions are brought to the surface in the grand opening of Diss-Course Season 1. The qualms of breakfast foods, and the future of HS2 in the United Kingdom, lay in front of three St Andrews students this week.Queries? Contact us at podcast@thesaint.scot.The opinions expressed by guests and hosts in this episode of Diss-Course are those of the speakers. They do not reflect the opinions or views of The Saint. With guest speakers Alexander Beckett and Jasmine Sykes.Hosted by Rosie Miller.Edited by Natalie Olofsson.Diss-Course uploads every fortnight during the university term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Saint Speaks talks to Professor Ian Smith, Director of Student Wellbeing for the School of Economics and Finance and Grace Greene, Mental Health Representative for the Students Union, to discuss the pressures facing students in the light of exam season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Emily and I go to the Criterion to ask students whether they think St Andrews is a top university. We discuss the academic, social and extra-curricular elements of the experience, and weigh up how they compare to our perceptions of what a good university is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St Andrews is not immune from the market pressures of the cost of living crisis - the crunch is felt here, like it is elsewhere, which small businesses experience attests to. Today, Isabel and William visit several small businesses across town to understand how they are surviving in crisis. What Saint Speaks found was that despite the relatively considerable pressures, by and large, the key story is one of resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Saint Speaks Isabel, William and Millie interview some of the leading candidates for the upcoming student elections. We ask candidates about their reasons for running, what they hope to change about University life and how they respond to the legitimacy crisis in student union elections.To listen to a specific candidate, the timestamps for each candidate can be found below:Barry Will, candidate for Student President - 2.25.Stella Maris, candidate for Student President - 14.10.Pasha Moradzadeh-Tehrani, candidate for Athletic Union President - 23.27.Hitanshi Badani, candidate for Arts and Divinity Faculty President - 30.27.Taasia Thong, candidate for BAME officer - 34.39.Syna Singh, current Economics and Finance President, seeking re-election - 40.22.Daria Gusa, candidate for IR President - 43.59.Holly Seo, candidate for Physics and Astrophysics President - 47.39.Olivia Benbow, candidate for History President - 50.19.Dawn Lui, candidate for Art History President - 57.38.Michael Pagnano, candidate for Classics President - 63.15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You either leave St Andrews married or an alcoholic, so goes the expression. Today, on Valentine's Day, we explore this further - asking what is love and what does it mean in St Andrews? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Isabel Loubser speaks to striking university staff about the ongoing strikes. We interview those on the picket line, to understand what the issues are what is at stake and why action must happen now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, William Finlator interviews Juan Pablo Rodriguez, President of the Students Association about the upcoming student elections and the role student representatives play more broadly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Isabel Loubser welcomes the Saint's very own Events Editor, Harriet St Pier, to discuss St Andrews events over the coming semester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Isabel Loubser speaks to Barry Will and Tooba Ahmed of CASH (Campaign for Affordable Student Housing) about the ongoing student housing crisis. They discuss the scale of the issue, who, if anyone is behind it, and what steps the university and others can take to alleviate the crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Saint Speaks, Isabel talks to Cara, President of the Union Debating Society (UDS), and Alp, Serjeant-at-Arms of the UDS, about the role of debate at University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we talk about what is new and unique about the St Andrews music scene. Our guests include Lottie, Skye and Tiger from Behave and Lily and Theo from Szentek. The link to buy tickets for the November event is here: https://ra.co/events/1601703 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.