All motions and accountability reports pass at latest student council meeting
All three motions and all five sabbatical officer accountability reports voted on at the latest University of Edinburgh student council meeting have passed, as outlined today by the Students’ Association’s…
The Sri Lankan paradox: the country looks set to stall under Rajapaksa’s protectionism
Every time Sri Lanka looks like it is developing further to become a more democratic or liberal state, remotely more integrated with the rest of the world, it manages to…
Gordon Brown says this is a United Kingdom in name only- and he’s right
Labour’s former High Heidyin has resurfaced. Since Gordon Brown’s premiership he has been most known for his prominent role in the 2014 ‘Better Together’ campaign and his tendency to pop…
Victoria’s Secret show cancellation a step in the right direction?
Things aren’t looking so sweet for the Angels at Victoria’s Secret, after the company recently decided to cancel its annual fashion show, whilst simultaneously cancelling all future shows. The decision…
Cozy cocktails courtesy of new student-friendly bar Damm27
Situated in the convenient but quiet Causewayside, Damm27 is the perfect ‘treat yoself’ spot for a catchup and a quirky cocktail. With lots of comfortable seating, plenty of space and…
Tokyo Olympics asked to ban Japan’s Rising Sun flag
Relations between two East Asian giants have once again frozen with the arrival of winter. The main subject of this controversy: Japan’s inclusion of the ‘Rising Sun Flag’ in the…
Interview with the President of Edinburgh University Scottish National Party
The Student sat down with Thomas Anderson, President of Edinburgh University Scottish National Party, to speak to him about the General election, how local students view his branch and his…