Through the keyhole of the Internet
The recent scare over the alleged Snapchat photo leaks has only served to highlight an alarming trend of breaches in the online privacy of millions of individuals across the globe.…
The many faces of cancer fundraising
At the front line of cancer research fundraising, one can find some of the hardest working people in the world. It’s not just the directors, CEOs, and venerable donors at…
Talking about the birds and the bees
We’ve all heard the story about the birds and the bees, and how babies are brought by storks. Many parents are happy to answer their children’s questions honestly as and…
The murky world of sports initiations
Imagine a university night out that involves eating a concoction of dog food, raw egg and anchovies, to the point of vomiting, before diving into a paddling pool of another…
Dealing with exploitative landlords
Private renting after six months of student accommodation is both a welcome change and a colossal headache. On top of the endless trauma of flat hunting, there’s the joyous occupation…
The controversies of the Scottish Parliament 10 years on
On October 9 the Scottish Parliament building celebrates it first decade. It is a contentious building that provokes strong emotions; no Edinburgh resident is ambivalent towards the postmodern creation at…
Community clash in Edinburgh’s Southside
There has been growing concern amongst local Southside residents that the ever-increasing number of student flats could threaten the community atmosphere. Residents worry that a dense population of students in…
The two heads of the Russian Eagle
The Russian coat of arms is a double-headed eagle. Adopted by the Russian Empire in the 15th century, it proved to predict the future of the country with a surprising…