US Supreme Court set to rule whether Trump can run for president
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will decide whether Former President Donald Trump is eligible to run for president in a historic hearing set for February. Following the…
In Conversation with the President of Jewish Society
The Student spoke to Elie, the president of the Edinburgh University Jewish Society (JSoc) to hear about the experience of Jewish students on campus in recent months. The conversation revealed…
A big year for democracy: elections to watch in 2024
2024 is set to be a formative year for democracy with 40 national elections globally, accounting for almost two billion of the world’s population. Starting with the most imminent, on…
The 2024 US Presidential Elections: what to expect
The United States elections will take place in less than a year on 5 November 2024. What is expected going into these elections? At present, the Democrats have four candidates…
Fringe 2022: Happy Birthday, Mr President! Review
Undeniably nerdy, this cabaret-cum-history lesson is an energetic and highly entertaining look into the human side of these proclaimed “great men” of history.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: from comedian to war-time leader
In recent days, the world has been in awe of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian president has risen among the rubble of his invaded country – which he refuses to flee…
An interview with the president of ArtSoc
Julia Evans is sitting on a flower-adorned, weathered second hand sofa, surrounded by maps and her own life drawings. “I got this old lady sofa in Bonnington… it was calling…
Soc in the spotlight: Contemporary Arts Society
The Contemporary Arts Society is a brand new addition to the broad spectrum of creativity-embracing organisations in Edinburgh. The society’s President, Holly, and Vice-President, Frankie spoke with The Student, giving…