SYP Update – New Members Motions

SYP Update – New Members Motions

Faith Sindick | Reporter At every SYP Sitting, the MSYP’s debate on new members motions that will either be passed or not passed. A members motion is a formal proposal put to a committee, in SYP the MSYP’s look at what is one way of the biggest problem facing young people in their constituency and create motions to tackle the problem. With the next SYP Sitting

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Original Irn-Bru No More

Original Irn-Bru No More

Erin Seils| Science and Technology Editor If you haven’t heard already, A.G Barr are changing their Irn-Bru recipe and Scotland is outraged! The sugar content is being reduced by approximately 50% replacing sugar with sweetners including Aspartame. Due to the “sugar tax” which will come into place in April this year, Over 48,000 Irn-Bru fans have signed a petition on Change.org in an attempt to make

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S2 In Action At Holyrood

S2 In Action At Holyrood

Lewis Mcpartlin | Reporter On the 21st of September 2017 a group of second year students embarked upon a trip to the Scottish Parliament Offices.  The purpose of the Visit was to view the BBC ‘s animation, illustrating pupils’ ideas of how the world will be in 50 years time. St Andrews and St Brides was chosen to attend along with Glasgow Gaelic school, due to

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Scottish Labour Leader Shocks with Surprise Leave

Rachael Smith | Reporter Scottish labour leader, Kezia Dugdale, took a shock resignation from the party last week. As more unfolds on this unexpected decision is clear that Dugdale feels that Scottish Labour needs a newer, more modernised, leader.   One with “fresh energy” to be exact. The leader of the opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, commented on the situation saying, “I want to thank Kez for her

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Death of Comedy Legend

Death of Comedy Legend

Erin Seils| Ronnie Corbett was one half of comedy duo – “The Two Ronnies”. Although best  known for his long running role in BBC comedy sketch show “The Two Ronnies” with the other Ronnie – Ronnie Barker – he was also a stand up comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster.

School Mourns Death of Scottish Author William McIllvanney

School Mourns Death of Scottish Author William McIllvanney

Eleanor Service |  On Saturday December 5th 2015, Scottish literature suffered a huge loss. Tragically, William McIlvanney passed away peacefully in his home, at age 79, after suffering a short illness. McIlvanney is one of the most famous and influential Scottish writers. He became popular through his novel ‘Docherty’ which was published in 1975, and he went on to gain more acclaim through his 1977 novel ‘Laidlaw’.