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Hello there, On the offchance that anyone on these boards is actually a current undergrad - probably a mistaken impression I'm sure - I am needing to get hold of the student handbook for SD2002. I am a graduate of the sustainable development programme myself but am unable to find a copy anywhere - a...

Your magazine is badly-written and edited worse. Stylistically, it leaves alot to be desired. Remember Orwell's six golden rules: Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print. Never use a long word where a short one will do. If it is possible to cut a...

(On a completely unrelated note, I took your advice and posted an ad on the Sinner. Though I doubt this is entirely what you had in mind.)

(Inquiries wrt to the original post should contact me by message, or post on this thread.)

Recent graduate from prestigious university seeks interesting companions for long travels in unusual places. Must have keen sense of adventure, love of the unknown, and vivacious passion for life. Must be happy to live off the generosity of strangers, surviving on nothing but charm and goodwill. Des...

In the past week, over 20 universities have been occupied in protest at the continuing rollback of state services and the increase in tutition fees particularly - including in Manchester. The number is higher if you include schools. If you think this is a genuine cause an occupation could contribute...

It was phrases "flagship: "hercampus.shop" "top University journalists" that set off the bs detector Really? For me it was "'<Some organisation I've never heard of> St Andrews' was founded by <Someone I don't know>, <Some organisation I've never heard of>" as the ...

That's the job of debating societies. It may be a bit late to inform you of this now, but UDS is a subcommittee of the SSC. But don't let that minor issue get in the way of your rant, now. If it's an e-mail list used to advertise other things then it's fine. If it's for internal messages only then ...

I looked at the FB group and was a little suprised. Is the Union actually backing these actions now? Quite a few affiliated societies and elected officals participating these days. Where's the spectre of charities law and ultra vires gone? Bruce must be losing his touch. Funny, I always thought it ...

I don't think I will ever need to use a Mac package but presumably they will run under any Linux/Unix OS? Regrettably not. The Mac OS can be thought of, essentially, as a Unix-system (using the BSD/Mach kernel) that will run some Unix-compatible software. On top of this, the open-source community d...

The problem with a Mac (from my perspective) is you may well end up in the situation where you still need to use Windows for certain programs, depending on your course. Technically that means you end up out of pocket again. Virtual Machines are one solution but you still need a legit version of Win...

Windows XP was the best operating system Microsoft ever released. Windows Vista its worst (and I used Windows for Workgroups). I've been hearing very good things about Windows 7 and if my PC wasn't nearing the end of its viable lifespan I'd have installed it by now. Mac OS X is certainly a good ope...

This could include such things as: Accessibility software, Bibliographic Software, Architectural and Engineering Design (e.g. CAD), Statistical Analysis packages, etc. Many of these packages may be specced or recommended by individual schools, so even where a competing product exists on Mac, it may...

Quinine, well fucking said.

I think you've just become one of my favourite sinnerites.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to spend the rest of the day in bed.

Daniel

St Andrews has one notable computer shop at the edge of town centre and a dixon. Both I wouldn't expect to be cheapest option. It's a Currys, and when I last walked past it it had a big closing down sale sign in the window. So you might get some discounts - if it's still there when you arrive. Larg...

Hallo folks,
When debating tournaments come to St. Andrews, where do you find crash space?
Daniel

exnihilo wrote:Where first class minds are made, kids.

World-class.

Clearly, yours was not one of them.

Daniel

Let's face it, the problem that causes delays in the counting is not the number of ballots cast - there were elections years ago where a greater proportion of students voted than have voted in recent "record turnout" elections - but RON. It's bad enough that it has drifted so far from its...

The Saint did something like this last year. Made for some very interesting reading as theirs was by hall. I cant remember if they did it by school as well.
Daniel

Thank you for your reply, muchingfoo. In fact, in addition to those mentioned by I Luv, LRN has made the following tangible gains: [*] LRN started the 1,000 signatures for 1,000 beds petition which was taken up and endorsed by the Union this time last year [*] LRN prompted Menzies Campbell, the then...