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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


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
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