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Book Review: Is the latest Hunger Games prequel “Sunrise on the Reaping” any good?
Image credit: IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32558705/ You might've already seen the TikToks featuring a new cast, the trailer, and a whole new chapter in the world of The Hunger Games. But this time, we're not moving forward, we're going back. The upcoming film is based on Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, a prequel set decades before The Hunger Games. It takes us to an earlier version of Panem, where the Games are still evolving and the Capitol's control over t
Catalina Lan
Jul 313 min read


Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: The Ethics of Choosing your Offspring’s Genotype
Image credit: MotherToBe Fertility Clinic https://mothertobe.in/what-is-preimplantation-genetic-diagnosis-pgd/ In vitro fertilization is a reproductive process that artificially conjoins a man´s sperm with a woman's egg cell. There are multiple eggs fertilized in order to have a greater chance of successful fertilization. A new technique has been developed which is called Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. First, the fertilized eggs are left in an incubator for approximately
Delfina Mohadeb
Jul 312 min read


Beyond Borders: A Conversation with Clara Preve on Journalism, Humanity, and the Pursuit of Truth
Image credit: Reuters For many, journalism exists in headlines: breaking news notifications, press conferences, and striking photographs from conflicts unfolding thousands of kilometres away. However, what often goes unseen are the people at the center of those stories. Yet, to Argentine journalist Clara Preve Durrieu, journalism has always begun with those same people. Born in Buenos Aires, Prevé spent part of her childhood in Texas before returning to Argentina. She later
Vera Petreanu
Jul 314 min read


Wuthering Heights: Drama or Romcom? Has Emerald Fennell honoured Emily Brontë's novel—or reinvented it?
Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures On February 13th, 2026, Emerald Fennell’s long awaited book adaptation of Wuthering Heights arrived at cinemas, sparking several debates on the director’s choices and questioning whether or not the movie really honoured Emily Bronte’s original novel. While some audiences appreciated it as a stylish, emotionally charged romance, others questioned whether it fully captured the perversely dark spirit that has made “Wuthering Heights” one of l
Maria Stefanoni
Jul 314 min read


Changing the Game: How Do Students Feel About the New Interhouse Policy?
Image credit: St. Andrew's Scots School https://www.sanandres.esc.edu.ar/school-life/ Fun, anticipation, and competition are all words I would use to describe previous years’ interhouses. Fierce sun rays beating down on fierce competition between students, who, for a day, forgot all academic responsibilities and social norms, and went against each other and played for something bigger than themselves. Four colours, four houses, and yet it was one school and all over the fiel
Santiago Sorrosal
Jul 315 min read


The Pressure to Be Productive All the Time
A reflection on toxic productivity Image credit: Alisa Zahoruiko/Getty Images St Andrews encourages students to reach for the stars, aim high. After all, our school motto, Sic Itur Ad Astra (“thus one journey to the stars”) reflects an ambition deeply rooted in our community. Whether through academics, athletics, community work, arts, leadership roles, or extracurricular activities, opportunities to grow and challenge oneself are always available. However, this creates press
Delfina Recio
Feb 143 min read
Find your niche: The Tartan Times’ Guide to Clubs, Communities, and Opportunities at St. Andrew’s.
By: Ines Werning and Vera Petreanu Our school has an endless supply of clubs, but how many students actually know of their existence? Each of these extracurriculars are opportunities for students to express different areas of interest. Although many students do take advantage of the clubs the school offers, many don’t even know most of them exist. In a school as large and diverse as ours, the possibilities are almost endless, but finding them isn't always easy. That's why we’
Vera Petreanu
Feb 145 min read
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