Four young males have been charged over a home invasion near Campbelltown overnight emergency services were called to a home in Edinburgh Crescent St Andrews following reports of a home invasion Officers from Campbelltown City Police Area Command arrested four males at the scene without incident and they were taken to Campbelltown Police Station a 17-year-old and two 14-year-old teenagers NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 17-year-old male occupant of the home before he was taken to Campbelltown Hospital in a stable condition It will be alleged that the parties are known to one another All four were charged with one count each of aggravated break and enter and commit a serious indictable offence The 19-year-old man is due to appear at Campbelltown Local Court with the teenagers to appear at a children’s court Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was seriously injured in South Western Sydney emergency services were called to Maxwells Avenue Ashcroft following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car officers attached to Liverpool City Police Area Command found a woman She was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition police have released CCTV vision (below) of a vehicle seen travelling east on Maxwells Avenue The vehicle is described as a gold-coloured sedan Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to call Liverpool police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" the South West Voice is a free news website which serves Macarthur and Liverpool © 2023 South West Voice • All Rights Reserved • Proudly Supported by Simply WordPress Sydney This is going to be my last Her Campus article as an undergraduate at the University of St Andrews – sad leading me to write one last reflection piece this is going to be no ordinary four-year reflection but one centered around my style – how it grew with me over the past four years and momentous occasions shaping me into the woman I am today by taking a stroll down memory lane with me you may view your own closet with profound sentimentality as well The impact of COVID-19 on the Class of 2025’s first year at the University of St Andrews is a faded memory I believe we collectively forget about when looking back on 2021-2 through my camera roll the majority of our days were spent in halls or at smaller It is no wonder that every day felt more or less the same when I resorted to athleisure and lounge sets the majority of the time I stuck to my Californian comfort zone of Lulu Lemon leggings and crop tops especially as someone coming out of an all-girls high school I admit I had no style at 18 because for me I was able to experiment sustainably and without breaking the bank Some choices were certainly thrifting fails One such item is a reddish-pink crochet bag I found with my current flatmate on our first trip together in Seville memories of our trip and first year at John Burnet Hall come flooding back I am reminded of a fresher’s excitement and the foundational experiences I carry with me since then Second year taught me that personal growth sometimes requires taking a step backward before you can make a significant stride forward my sense of style was no exception to this lesson This was the case because it wasn’t my style at all wanted me for themselves and dimmed my light looking back on the limited photos I took of myself throughout 2022-3 I wore brands I never would have picked for myself and “got into” UK street style and everything I wore seemed off in these photos I’m not necessarily saying you should avoid these styles (I am still an avid turtleneck fan) but when my eyes and smile appear less sprightly than usual through writing this article and looking back on these photos now that I see clearly the correlation between one’s maintenance of relationships and style I do not feel sorry for the second year version of myself but regard her with grace and gratitude understanding the importance of holding onto your personal style and values Forcing yourself to fit a certain mold is never a sign for a healthy Holding close to family members and friends who valued my individuality as well as branching out by joining various societies (shout out to Her Campus) my outfits began to reflect the prioritization of my education and the core relationships that brought me up (not down) Anyone will tell you I have a few staples: trench coats I did not come to most of these style choices alone inspired by the friends and family I stuck close to some even being straight from my mom’s wardrobe no longer did outfits feel antithetical to my personality they visualized the maturity and confidence that came with the jump to honours but I also made wardrobe statements on my own – one being a pair of red cowgirl boots I dreamt of having ever since I was a little girl especially since my dad gifted them for my 21st birthday they also symbolize my emotional state and personal growth leading to the final months of my undergraduate experience I think about how if I were to meet my younger self in my red cowgirl boots learned how to cook comfort meals from home isn’t it: to authentically strive for greatness and healing There is much to be grateful for: I have clothes on my back I am headed to a world-renowned institution for postgraduate study and I am determined to “make the world feel as loved” as my loved ones made me but I cannot help but draw meaning out of the past four years at St Andrews it took this final piece for Her Campus to make me realize my personal style was an outward reflection of the personal growth within This makes me even more excited for what I’ll wear next at graduation celebrations and beyond It’s easy to correlate one’s style with either superficiality or functionality but I’ve learned it holds much deeper meaning I encourage you to take a deeper look at your own closet you might be surprised to learn more about yourself than you expect St Andrew’s Insurance Group has announced a new distribution partnership with Neilson Financial Services to introduce additional life insurance products in Australia specialises in distributing insurance products through technology-driven solutions The agreement aims to improve accessibility to coverage as concerns over underinsurance continue in the local market The collaboration will enable St Andrew’s to leverage Neilson’s distribution network to reach a broader customer base Three life and funeral insurance products were introduced in a soft launch in November 2024 with initial demand exceeding company projections St Andrew’s chief executive Matthew Way (pictured) said the partnership aligns with the company’s strategy to expand its distribution channels and enhance access to life insurance “Life insurance remains an essential product in terms of peace of mind and financial security for many families and the community as a whole but since the major banks exited the sector the Australian market lacks locally owned and focused providers that can prioritise the needs of Australian consumers who simply aren’t the focus of large foreign insurers,” he said Way noted that life insurance uptake in Australia is lower than in markets such as the UK and US “There is a tremendous underinsurance issue in Australia that the large foreign insurers are not addressing we are bringing simple and sustainable products to market quickly to address the underinsurance issue,” he said A survey commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) found that Australians are significantly more likely to insure their vehicles than their income or life The survey, which included responses from over 5,000 employed Australians, showed that 79% had motor vehicle insurance, while only 34% held life insurance It suggests that many Australians prioritise insurance for physical assets over financial protection for themselves or their families Cost-of-living concerns are also influencing insurance choices Nearly half of respondents said they would reduce or forgo additional superannuation contributions before making other financial adjustments The survey also found that Australians were more likely to cancel life insurance policies than car or home insurance when managing expenses Way said the company is exploring further strategic partnerships and acquisitions to support growth.  “As we look to find more ways to address the under-insurance issue for Australian consumers we are actively seeking further strategic partnerships as well as reviewing potential corporate acquisitions that are accretive and in line with our strict criteria,” he said The rector of St Andrews University in the UK has won her appeal after the institution removed her from its governing body for issuing a statement that condemned Israel's "genocidal attacks" on Gaza Last year, the University of St Andrews removed Stella Maris from her position on the university court after its investigation concluded that she exercised "poor judgment" for sending an email to all students in November 2023 that called for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza Maris, who is an alumnus of the prestigious Scottish university, also called on students to condemn "practices such as apartheid, siege, illegal occupation and collective punishment observed in the treatment of Palestinians" St Andrews launched an independent inquiry led by Morag Ross KC to "examine" whether Maris's actions and activities were compatible with her role as rector after the UK Lawyers for Israel group lodged a complaint against her Ross submitted the findings from her internal inquiry to the university court She found that Maris's email had caused "anxiety and fear" among Jewish students Despite Ross concluding that firing Maris would be "disproportionate," the university court concluded that she should be removed from her position ruled in Maris's favour and overturned her dismissal from the university court Maris described her victory as a "surprise" as well as "vindication of my position [...] and a defence of the fundamental principles of free expression and democractic accountability within our universities “Universities must remain places where individuals are free to speak out against injustice especially where that speech is grounded in humanitarian concern and moral conscience in line with the principles of international human rights," Maris said in a statement '[Maris'] victory [is] a clear rebuke to the growing pattern of repression facing those who speak out for Palestinian freedom' and members of the public who stood in solidarity with me over the past months I intend to continue campaigning to ensure the right to political expression and academic freedom.” the students elect the rector to represent and advocate for their interests The position is unpaid and carried out voluntarily Maris received support from students on campus and over 500 academics across 17 countries Her supporters included the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) which provided her with legal support and helped fundraise for her appeal against the decision to fire her Tasnima Uddin from the ELSC described Maris' "victory as a clear rebuke to the growing pattern of repression facing those who speak out for Palestinian freedom" yet St Andrews chose to punish its rector for calling for a ceasefire," Uddin told Middle East Eye "The reinstatement of Stella Maris proves that the attempt to quash this mass movement will not succeed and legal means will continue to be used." A St Andrews University spokesperson said: “As the body that made the decision to dismiss the rector University Court is carefully considering the chancellor’s decision and taking advice from counsel “This issue was never about free speech and only ever about governance Ms Maris remains rector of the university and has done so throughout.” Copyright © 2014 - 2025. Middle East Eye Only England and Wales jurisdiction apply in all legal matters Middle East Eye          ISSN 2634-2456                      The North Carolina liberal arts institution’s president said that “financial sustainability is no longer attainable.” Andrews offered little detail about what went wrong at the university beyond Malik’s note about financial sustainability The small liberal arts institution’s enrollment has fluctuated in recent years fall enrollment fell 11.2% to 809 students The university in fiscal 2023 had a net loss of $6.9 million on top of a $1 million loss the year before, according to tax records Its net assets had also turned to negative $1.7 million in fiscal 2023 Andrews was created out of a combination of women’s college and Presbyterian men’s college was built to be “accessible to all,” which St Andrews says put it in “the forefront of service and research in the education of physically disabled students.”  it began aggressively courting military students and still touts its support of active-duty students Following financial and accreditation struggles the institution won approval to merge with Webber in 2011 Webber at the time was larger by about 300 students Webber leaders cited a desire to combine the university's business program with St Andrews offered its first graduate program it faced a total operating deficit of $8.2 million more than double its $2.7 million deficit the year before prompted auditors to add a “going concern” warning to the university’s latest financials indicating Webber might not be able to continue operating over the next year Malik said the university will focus on helping forge teach-out agreements for students and help them to transfer as well as assist employees with looking for new jobs Andrews would preserve its historical record and work with community leaders around the disposition of its property The university also has a campus in Pinehurst but the institution didn’t specify whether it would remain open or close along with the Laurinburg flagship Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The agency's new document appeared to ease some of the strictest aspects of its February letter taking aim at colleges' diversity initiatives could take on new importance as the traditional-age pipeline weakens The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines After a major refurbishment that has reimagined The Old Course Hotel’s fourth floor the legendary Road Hole Restaurant in St Andrews has reopened – and it’s not just the views that dazzle This three AA Rosette gem boasts a contemporary new look and a menu that turns local Scottish produce into high culinary art I went along on a warm spring evening with my young nephew to see if the food and experience lived up to the promise The Old Course Hotel is one of those places I’ll take any excuse to visit. Whether it’s afternoon tea, a trip to the Kohler Waters Spa or simply soaking up the atmosphere of this iconic St Andrews landmark I was excited to finally experience the rooftop Deck Bar with those sweeping views over the course and the sea Where you know you’re in for some top-notch champers the moment you sit down now open for the summer season and with the sun still warming the air after a scorcher of a day we perched on bar stools sipping our drinks Marley enjoyed a vibrant mocktail called Scratch crushed ice and Peroni 0% and I had a lovely full-tasting champagne We watched golfers finishing their rounds on the Old Course while being mesmerised by the view across the West Sands – the very definition of a St Andrews golden hour This was our introduction to the newly transformed fourth floor The refurbishment celebrates Scottish coastal colours – think sea blues golden sands and rich burgundies – and we felt that warmth throughout the space we were escorted past the opulent Road Hole Bar a whisky lover’s dream with more than 300 varieties lining the shelves And into the spacious Road Hole Restaurant – named after the famous golf course’s 17th hole The open kitchen has been made even more visible and is now a live copper-clad stage where the chefs cook just metres from diners It adds a theatrical buzz that complements the refined yet relaxed vibe of the room Our evening kicked off with oysters – six Cumbrae beauties with a custom Bloody Mary dressing that was kindly made gluten-free chilled and already loosened from the shell they were effortless to enjoy and absolutely delicious Starters followed: I had grilled Wye Valley asparagus with fermented wild garlic emulsion It was elegantly simple and full of flavour the emulsion reminiscent of a green-hued hollandaise But I would’ve preferred to see a local asparagus on the menu Marley went for the St Andrews Bay lobster ravioli – a beautifully plated dish topped with a crunchy coral tuile “It’s like nothing I’ve ever had before,” he said a surprise palate cleanser arrived – green apple sorbet with white chocolate crumble Marley declared it “the best sorbet ever,” and I wouldn’t disagree He even said if they sold tubs of it he would happily buy some to take home I chose the butter-poached St Andrews Bay lobster tail served with velvety potatoes and delicate watercress it was every bit the indulgence I hoped for but the generous portion and quality helped it live up to the splurge Marley’s choice was a standout – the braised leek with sprouted wild rice the dish resembled a floral sushi arrangement with a piping of soft tofu lending a creamy balance to the sprouted wild rice The chef even came to our table to explain the technique behind the dish Staff were eager to share the story behind the menu and the local ingredients that inspire it It is clear that the restaurant’s fine dining ethos is as much about hospitality as it is about flavour We’d been advised to save room for dessert – a tip we were glad to take on board lured by the promise of pistachio ice cream with our server ceremoniously cutting a cross in the top and nestling the ice cream inside where it slowly melted into the fluffy centre A spoonful was like biting into sweet rhubarb-scented air it was not only exquisite but excellent value for such culinary theatre the Blacketyside strawberry and basil Vacherin strawberry sorbet and shards of basil meringue it was perhaps a touch too involved for my taste I longed for something a little simpler – but every component was delicious The meringue-smashing ritual at the start added a playful note After dinner, we retreated to the Road Hole Bar where we sank into plush armchairs and watched the sky darken over the links As the last golfers disappeared into the St Andrews night it was hard not to reflect on just how special this place is From the tactile luxury of the refurbished interiors to the confident this is a restaurant that has found its rhythm – blending tradition with modern finesse prices lean toward the premium – this is But the experience justifies the price and many of the dishes weren’t prohibitively expensive or dissimilar to other high-end establishments I’m already thinking of an excuse to return – and next time Website: www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/dining/road-hole-restaurant Price: £140 for two people having three courses (not including drinks) Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments Golf Industry News WITH a new clubhouse set to welcome golfers, it’s all systems go for St Andrews Beach Golf Course.  The Tom Doak designed St Andrews Beach layout, regarded by some as the best track on the Mornington Peninsula, is complemented by the new addition.  It’s been a long waiting game for St Andrews to build the new clubhouse, however the team of Phil Redley (owners’ representative), Matt Drysdale (designer) and Russell Joseph (construction manager) have done a fine job on the newly completed clubhouse. In October 2009, the property was on the market and GSM (Golf Services Management) procured the contract to re-open the golf course as a public facility.  St Andrews Beach Country Club Golf Course Pty Ltd, purchased the freehold to the Fingal property in October 2010.  GSM, owned by well known PGA member Ian Denny, delivers a hands-on approach to golf course management and continues to manage the golf course. The new clubhouse is open for business at the St Andrews Beach course on the Mornington Peninsula. The building is not over the top and has been designed with the emphasis on functionality. The clubhouse and adjoining cart shed had an all up cost of $3.3m and is tucked behind a dune, just a short walk from the first tee. It replaces the outdated facility perched further up the hill overlooking farmland and rugged dunes, the new clubhouse providing a snug indoor area where golfers can relax without having to continue to brave the elements on an outdoor deck. “People come here for the golf course, and keep coming back,” Redley says. “In all the years we’ve been here, there have been very few complaints about the clubhouse.”  Be that as it may, the new facility looks very smart. “The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has been very supportive,” Redley said.  Still, the clubhouse plans did become bogged down in the VCAT (the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal) for two years. Soon to be added at St Andrews Beach – well hopefully the end of 2028 if that is considered ‘soon’ – is the already approved St Andrews Beach Hot Springs.  There are also permits in place for accommodation with the masterplan being to develop the 170-hectare site into a resort style facility.  “But the centrepiece will always be the golf course and the hot springs,” Redley says.  St Andrews Beach is a ‘fun course’ often made tricky by the wind. Even so, the public facility, is a bucket list destination layout.  CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE St Andrew’s Anglican College have ushered in a new era with the official commissioning of new principal Ms Gorrie is the third principal to lead the College since it was founded in 2003 and takes over from the long-standing tenure of Reverend Chris Ivey which was officiated by Archbishop of Brisbane principals from across the Sunshine Coast and dignitaries from within South East Queensland Ms Gorrie brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering academic excellence community spirit and holistic development – a seamless fit with that which the College has built it’s strong reputation on Ms Gorrie is excited to get to know and understand the people and culture of St Andrew’s while also looking forward to how she can build on and positively contribute to the next stage of the College’s growth and evolution “I strongly believe that the people within the community is what makes a community so I can’t wait to take time to listen to students and parents to gain a clear understanding of the school’s values and accomplishments that they as a community are really proud of and value immensely,” she said “I really want to take the time for the St Andrew’s community to get to know me too and for us to work together to identify areas to grow and develop within the school one of my key goals is to build on the positive relationships and sense of community that already exists within the school I want to continue fostering a culture where students “I genuinely believe students want to be ‘noticed.’ I think that in an age where more and more people interact on devices it is important to build a culture that ensures people are truly engaging with each other “I would like to ensure that every student feels they have a voice and a role to play in our school’s success.” With over 25 years of experience in education Karen has shown dedication and commitment to innovation in student-centered learning and focused on independent learning in a positive and inclusive school environment Karen believes in providing opportunities for every student to fulfill their learning aspirations and building the foundations for future success This personal philosophy aligns perfectly with the mission and focus St Andrew’s has on building Personal Capacity to enable students to find purpose and move confidently into their futures and more importantly the right to learn,” she said “It is our goal as educators to ensure that we do all we can within the environment in which we operate for each student to reach their potential It is critical that we see each student as an individual and attempt to facilitate for each student an achievement of their varied goals and potential “Each individual student deserves to be noticed and access learning to reach their potential.” As the College embarks on this next phase of growth Karen is focused on building upon the solid foundation established by her predecessor while guiding St Andrew’s towards new achievements and opportunities A huge part of achieving this will be building a culture a high expectations balanced by a supportive and engaged community that is committed to growing collaboratively “A strong school culture is one where students teachers and staff work together as a team continuously learning from each other,” she said “I like to encourage open communication where teachers share best practices students feel comfortable asking questions and families are engaged partners in the education of their children which in turn enables them to strive towards reaching goals that they may not even realise they can achieve “Students thrive when they are challenged academically and personally but it is just as important to ensure they have the social and emotional support to meet those challenges Fostering resilience and helping students develop the skills to persist through obstacles and view mistakes as learning opportunities is really important to me.” Karen Gorrie is an educator with more than 25 years of experience most recently as the deputy principal of St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School in Brisbane she has held leadership positions within first-class schools in the Anglican system since 2002 in Brisbane and North Queensland The historic crossing has been graced by countless golfing legends throughout its history According to The Times, the 2,938-square-foot luxury residence scheduled to begin construction in May with completion by September 2026 features three stories of contemporary design with three bedrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows and comes with a £7.25m price tag A standout feature is the panoramic rooftop terrace perfectly positioned for viewing the Open Championship The property’s ground floor includes a vestibule and a south-facing ensuite bedroom with sliding doors designed to maximise natural light.  complete with a dressing room and ensuite bathroom alongside a second spacious bedroom with its own dressing room and adjoining bathroom and dining area opening onto a vast external terrace.  The space has been designed to create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or watching world-class golf events from a private vantage point The development’s timing aligns perfectly with the 2027 Open Championship adding to its appeal for golf enthusiasts.  The project received planning permission in 2023 after initial proposals were revised following local feedback.  Early buyers will have the opportunity to customise the interiors to their preferences The Swilcan Townhouse will replace a 1960s structure that developers determined had limited architectural significance.  The new development promises to blend contemporary luxury with the historic charm of St Andrews offering residents the perfect combination of peaceful coastline View the listing by Frank Knight here News Sitemap Wollert’s new school is set to drive property prices higher A more than 500-student primary school headed to Wollert has been tipped to help move local house prices up a few grades New renders of the future learning centre have revealed what local families can expect from the about $947.7m development that is headed to the new homes hot spot The Andrews Road Primary School and Early Learning Centre will cater to 525 primary school students and 130 children in an early learning centre when it opens in 2026 RELATED: Next stop: Melbourne tram depot converted into cool loft Ash Barty auction goes to tie-break Marriage vs. mortgages: Victorians put property before proposals Cedar Woods’ Victorian State Manager James Bovell said schools were one of the biggest drivers of property growth and Wollert was expected to benefit as families sought homes in well-serviced suburbs “Education is always at the top of the list for families when choosing where to live,” Mr Bovell said “Having a primary school and early learning centre ready as families move in creates an immediate sense of community and removes uncertainty about future schooling options.” top schools can add hundreds of thousands the prices of homes inside their zone compared to those in the same suburb but not in the catchment such as for McKinnon Secondary College in the city’s south east Families eye Wollert as new school fuels real estate boom the median house price in Wollert sits at $684,000 with properties spending an average of 49 days on the market Renting a house there typically costs about $580 a week Mr Bovell said the combination of infrastructure investment and lifestyle appeal was positioning Wollert as one of Melbourne’s most promising growth corridors Rising demand and limited land supply are pushing prices higher in Wollert “There’s already strong interest from first-home buyers and investors who recognise the long-term value in Wollert,” he said “Once the school opens and more infrastructure is completed we expect competition for homes to increase significantly.” Analysis by areasearch.com.au has projected Wollert’s population to will rise by 45,405 by 2041 a 145.5 per cent increase from its current 31,126 It would raise the suburb’s populace to more than 75,000 Infrastructure upgrades are making Wollert one of Melbourne’s hottest buys Mr Bovell said limited land releases could push prices higher particularly in premium masterplanned communities like Mason Quarter “A suburb like Wollert isn’t just growing in size — it’s growing in appeal,” he said this is the kind of place families want to call home for the long term.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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CSU is offering several initiatives to ease the transition for students transferring from the closing institutions These include a Tour Treasure Grant of $1,500 for any transfer attending a registration day this summer freshman-level scholarships for students transferring this fall and credit transfer of up to 89 hours with registrar approval and personalized support will be provided by the enrollment and academic support teams Charleston Southern University offers a diverse array of programs and doctoral degrees in fields such as aeronautics The university is committed to helping students find their place and purpose in a Christ-honoring environment whether in a traditional classroom setting or online Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time We’re wandering the cobbled streets of St Andrews intrigued by the crowds of young people rushing about in startling red gowns They gather in groups on every street corner their robes rustling in the North Sea breeze Red-gowned students gather for their annual procession through St Andrews to mark The Gaudie.Credit: Tony Wright Might it be graduation day at the city’s famous university “It’s the Gaudie,” an enrobed young woman gaily informs us as if this explains anything and everything is a dazzling annual ritual observed by University of St Andrews students on April 30 We are fortunate to have arrived in the city on that very date thousands of students troop in their red robes through the town’s streets bearing flaming torches to East Sands beach commemorating a young hero from 1800.Credit: Alamy they walk in line the length of an ancient pier where a wreath was laid in memory of a long-gone student named John Honey rescued the crew of the small sailing ship He had fellow students tie a rope to his body and swam out to the stricken vessel five times He went on to complete his university studies and to become a Church of Scotland minister but died at 32 after suffering prolonged ill health attributed to his injuries while saving the crew St Andrews students gather on East Sands for the May Dip.Credit: Jessica Wright But why is this annual memorial called the Gaudie As the procession winds its way to the beach choirs form to sing in Latin a song of archaic origin that is favoured by students across the world and celebrates the idea that youth should be lived and enjoyed because in the end “earth will cover our bones” “Let us rejoice while we are young.” Seize the day Students “prepare for exams” by taking the Map Dip.Credit: Getty Images enchanted by the lighting of wax torches and the swirl of red robes hundreds of those same students return to the beach for another ritual – this time without robes run cheering across the sand and leap into the sea hooting and screaming at the shock of the chill a cleansing of sins in preparation for university exams the Dip is considered the only cure for “Patrick Hamilton’s curse” Patrick Hamilton was a 24-year-old student who suffered the ghastly fate of being burnt at the stake for preaching Protestant beliefs are still set into the cobblestones on the spot where he was burned to death outside one of the oldest parts of the university Students take a great deal of trouble not to step on the engraved initials The tradition is that any student who does so will be cursed to fail their degree The only way to wash away the Patrick Hamilton curse a dawn plunge into the North Sea seems an extreme method of preparing for exams it surely bestows lifetime boasting rights on all who take part Most visitors to St Andrews, of course, come for the golf – the Old Course between the town and the beach is considered the home of the game It has been played on the links there for 600 years Others come to drift around the ancient streets of lovely sandstone buildings Many spend time exploring the ruins of the city’s Cathedral of St Andrew It was the centre of the medieval Catholic Church in Scotland but fell into decrepitude after the Catholic mass was outlawed during the 16th-century Scottish Reformation But for those fortunate enough to find themselves in St Andrews on April 30 the May Dip is one of the more unusual rituals you might ever witness Rooms at the Albany Hotel, across the road from the oldest parts of St Andrews University cost from £181 ($A369) a night. See albanyhotelstandrews.co.uk; visitscotland.com The latest travel news, tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox. Sign up now We\\u2019re wandering the cobbled streets of St Andrews Might it be graduation day at the city\\u2019s famous university \\u201CIt\\u2019s the Gaudie,\\u201D an enrobed young woman gaily informs us thousands of students troop in their red robes through the town\\u2019s streets and celebrates the idea that youth should be lived and enjoyed because in the end \\u201Cearth will cover our bones\\u201D Iuvenes dum sumus,\\u201D sing the students \\u201CLet us rejoice while we are young.\\u201D Seize the day hundreds of those same students return to the beach for another ritual \\u2013 this time without robes the Dip is considered the only cure for \\u201CPatrick Hamilton\\u2019s curse\\u201D come for the golf \\u2013 the between the town and the beach is considered the home of the game Many spend time exploring the ruins of the city\\u2019s Cathedral of St Andrew across the road from the oldest parts of St Andrews University cost from \\u00A3181 ($A369) a night St. Andrew’s boys tennis team’s string of five straight state championships came to an end but the Scots still brought home a state title from Seminole County a sophomore nicknamed "Rafa'' after Rafael Nadal won the individual singles championship by topping FAU School’s Alex Georgiev 6-2 in the state finals on April 30th at Sanlando Park Andrews when the Scots marched to their fifth straight team title and first singles senior stud Nico Snyder won the state boys singles 1A title “It feels really good to win the individuals as a sophomore,’’ said Bote I look forward to trying to get to the top level as a junior.’’   More: Game, Set, Match: Safety strategy for tennis players 65 and older The 1A boys team title didn’t come the Scots’ way as Miami’s True North upended St with the match stopped once the clincher occurred Andrew’s had topped True North the past three years at states Bote held up his end of the bargain with a first-singles victory over True North’s Gabriel Valdes that lasted over two hours and was captured in a 10-7 matchbreaker then he straight-setted Georgiev in the finals in that he changes speeds and spins to keep his opponent out of synch,’’ St “But he can absolutely turn it up and go toe to toe with anyone as well so that makes him a pretty special player.” Meanwhile, the Benjamin High girls team had a chance at three state titles but couldn’t get over the hump. The girls lost in the 1A semifinals of the team event to Grandview Prep, 4-2. (Grandview Prep lost to True North, 4-0 in the girls finals). Benjamin’s defending state champion, sophomore Maria Navarro, was beaten in the state individual singles final by Doral's Lauren Kettewell, 6-3, 7-5. In the state doubles semifinal, Navarro-Milana Ronert coughed up a match point and lost in the doubles final in a third-set matchbreaker, 11-9, against True North. The Wellington girls team won its state quarterfinal match but was beaten in the semifinals. American Heritage boys dynasty was playing in the finals May 1st in the 2A championship looking to extend its dynasty. Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE! St Andrew’s Anglican College has farewelled its longstanding principal, Reverend Chris Ivey, after 18 years of dedicated and esteemed leadership. Located in Peregian Springs, St Andrew’s was founded in 2003, and Mr Ivey has been at the helm since 2007 – a feat that has seen his leadership woven into the very fabric of this award-winning educational institution. A hugely influential leader in the school community and the educational landscape of the Sunshine Coast, his many years of service will leave an enduring legacy that’s being celebrated by students, staff and alumni as he takes up a new role of Headmaster of Somerset College on the Gold Coast in January. Since his first interview for the role of principal, Chris has maintained a contagious energy and clear vision for school, that has held steadfast through 18 years of physical change, growth, highs and lows – that he proudly reflects upon. “From my very first interactions, I was excited by the energy of the place,” he said. “It was young, growing, evolving and staff had what we called a ‘pioneering spirit’ and this excited me. I was most nervous about moving from a small school to a larger and more complex organisation… but was looking forward to a new challenge and a place to raise our family of four children.” “My vision from day one was to make this an incredible school. To build on the foundations of such a positive culture, knowing that this enabled students to thrive. “I don’t think my vision has changed, but how we enact it, how we embody it and how we keep it is has evolved. It is definitely a different place now than 2007 with many more programs, opportunities and buildings but I think our commitment to community hasn’t changed.” Fast-forward to today and St Andrew’s is highly regarded as an example of educational excellence, not just on the Sunshine Coast, but throughout Australia – having won numerous awards, most recently Secondary School of the Year (non-government) at the Australian Education Awards, the leading independent awards event in the K-12 education sector. While the school itself has evolved dramatically during this time, including major builds such as the construction of a multi-level Learning Hub, Aquatic Centre and the planning of a Music and Performing Arts Centre due to break ground in 2025, Chris’ educational philosophy remains true. “I still believe that relationships are core to all we do – you can’t teach, encourage or have a difficult conversation with a student if you don’t have some form of relationship with them,” he said. “Sure, the world has changed in 18 years and post-COVID we are seeing an increase in challenges regarding mental health and social media, but people still have a basic need to be known and respected. Known for his ‘front gate approach’, greeting students and parents at the front of the school every morning, Chris has been celebrated by parents and the community for the way he leads by example in setting standards and creating culture. “He’s been tireless in his work in public and private to give his best for the school whether it was working a bbq, raising money, watching a primary flute recital or tracking through the bush on a Kokoda Challenge,” parent Tim McGary said. “Everywhere you went, he was there. It never ceased to amaze me what events I’d be at whatever time and he was there in a suit and looking engaged and invigorated.” As he prepares to pack up his family home and leave the place where his four children have grown and completed school, Chris remains humble about the legacy he has created and excited for his next chapter. “This College has established itself as a leading institution across not just Queensland, but around the country,” he said. “My hope is very simple, that St Andrew’s continues to live out its vision, to stay true to that vision and to keep achieving great things while always respecting and encouraging people. “We have gone from a small start up school to an award-winning school and I hope that my leadership has simply encouraged others to strive for and achieve great things. That is all I can hope for.” In January, newly appointed principal Karen Gorrie, will take the helm as the College’s third principal. Ms Gorrie has worked in the education sector for more than 30 years and will be joining the school from St Margaret’s Anglican College in Brisbane, where she served as Deputy Principal for seven years. © 2025 Star News Group Pty Ltd. All rights reserved The R&A group of companies was formed in 2004 to take on The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews’ responsibilities for governing the Rules of Golf The British Golf Museum in St Andrews is part of the R&A group Timberlake x Nike shoe collab early access Getting a tee time on the Old Course is more streamlined than ever before Plenty of nostalgia was cast aside this time a year ago when the St Andrews Links Trust issued a new decree on how it would fill its tee times.  The singles queue of old — where patrons would camp out in line overnight learning their fate at sunrise — is gone without the hassle of sleeping on the sidewalk. And 13 months in the Links Trust views it as a major success.  the new singles queue has placed more than 3,600 visiting golfers into open slots on the tee sheet The majority of daily tee times are taken by locals or dished out through the daily ballot which visitors can enter two days in advance But every day there are empty spots in a three-ball While the old system did the same job of filling those spots with singles the new one does it much more efficiently the night prior making it possible to get a good night’s sleep before one of the more cherished tee times in the sport Hopeful golfers enter their name between 9 a.m actually showing up to the Old Course Pavilion near the 1st tee to submit their entry submissions require a photograph from the Pavilion.  a random drawing from the singles queue takes place and those selected are notified they’re free to plan their day much more efficiently than packing a pillow to sleep overnight on the pavement in 40 degree temps That is the main driver behind this system — to make it more comfortable (and streamlined) to dish out the extra spots on the tee sheet nearly half the entries (6,592) came from golfers from the United States visiting Americans succeeded at a 45 percent clip the new system promotes the idea that if you spend enough nights/days with the town of St We don’t want to get you too hopeful on the gambler’s fallacy because no benefit is given to entrants who have tried consecutive nights the greater the chance you have of succeeding the success rate skews more toward 25 percent about 12 to 20 members of the queue are getting selected with the most trafficked day of 2024 pulling in 227 entries The good news: Any golfers dismayed by not being selected still have six other St Sean Zak is a writer at GOLF Magazine and just published his first book, which follows his travels in Scotland during the most pivotal summer in the game’s history All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team Andrew’s Grammar senior girls futsal team were crowned champions in the School Sport WA Secondary Futsal State Competition The girls took out the competition with wins in every qualifying round to storm home with a 5-1 win in the final against SEDA College WA The team is stacked with talent and driven with passion for their sport and their school Principal Craig Monaghan said he was delighted with the team’s win “We are incredibly proud of what this group of girls has achieved Making state finals is an achievement in itself averaging 7 goals a game against the best in the state was incredible to watch,” he said in a media release “This is the first state championship in the school’s history – an amazing result.” Andrew’s Xuri and the Golden Gloves (best goalkeeper) award was presented to Jemma “They are not just amazing football players but incredible human beings who play sport the way it is supposed to be played,” Monaghan said “We couldn’t be prouder of our students.” The school is one of the inaugural Perth Glory Academy School’s in WA with the helping develop elite young athletes The senior boys team also qualified for the state finals played to their potential and worked hard as a team Equal fifth for this young team was a great result the future here in the boys team is looking extremely bright,” Monaghan said The school will now prepare to host the upcoming Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia National Schools Event This event will see seven Greek Orthodox schools from around Australia compete in cultural and sporting events over four days Andrew’s Grammar Girls team are hoping to win the futsal title for a second year in a row SearchSt. Andrews University closing at the end of the school year Log InSubscribeThe Christian Post To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Please click here to learn how You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience 2025Wikimedia Commons/RantemarioTwo Christian colleges in the Carolinas have announced their intentions to close after the current academic year in light of financial concerns St. Andrews University, based in Laurinburg, North Carolina, has announced that it is closing and ceasing operations on May 5 A branch location of the Florida-based Webber International University Andrews is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is separate and distinct from the University of St has also made public its decision to close at the conclusion of the spring semester In a statement on its Facebook page on Friday Andrews said the decision resulted from "extensive financial analysis strategic review and exhaustive recovery efforts." "We explored every viable path forward," said Webber International University President and CEO Nelson Marquez "But the persistent financial and enrollment challenges facing St Andrews could no longer be mitigated through internal solutions alone This was a deeply painful but necessary decision." St. Andrews first held classes at St The new school was a merger between two schools based elsewhere in the state Flora Macdonald College and Presbyterian Junior College Andrews University as the institution merged with Webber International University Andrews indicated that it was "engaged with a number of universities about transfer credits" and expressed gratitude that it had received "an overwhelming amount of support in recent days." The institution listed more than two dozen other colleges and universities it is looking to establish "teach-out" agreements with that would enable students to transfer their credits to the new school and continue their education Schools in talks to enter into a "teach-out" agreement with St Andrews include several North Carolina-based institutions such as Appalachian State University Johnson and Wales University Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke Colleges in discussions about a "teach-out" agreement with St Andrews extend across multiple states to Alfred University in New York Tennessee Wesleyan University and Webber International University in Florida In addition to pursuing "teach-out" agreements the college will provide "advising and transfer assistance" to all currently enrolled students as well as "personalized transition guidance including employment resources and benefit counseling" for members of the school's faculty and staff According to data compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics The student body consisted of 806 undergraduate students and 26 graduate students Limestone University made public its decision to close at the conclusion of the spring semester In a statement posted on the school's website Limestone's Board of Trustees Chair Randall Richardson explained that "Despite exhaustive efforts to secure the funding necessary to continue our operations we have come to the difficult conclusion that Limestone University has not been able to secure the necessary funding to sustain its operation." "We want to thank the almost 200 recent supporters in the last two weeks who committed a collective $2.143 million We had hoped that would be enough to sustain our institution we could not continue operations on-campus or online without a greater amount of funding," he added Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that Limestone had an enrollment of 1,782 students as of fall 2023 "Words cannot fully express the sorrow we feel in having to share this news," Limestone President Nathan Copeland stated and supporters fought tirelessly to save this historic institution." Like St. Andrews, Limestone is taking steps to assist students as they transfer to other colleges and universities in addition to supporting faculty and staff. The school's Facebook page describes the institution as an "accredited St. Andrews and Limestone are the latest of several Christian colleges to shut their doors in recent years Last year, the Roman Catholic Church-affiliated Notre Dame College in Euclid not to be confused with the prominent University of Notre Dame in neighboring Indiana announced that it was shutting its doors after more than 100 years in operation Birmingham-Southern College an Alabama-based institution with ties to the United Methodist Church announced it was taking the same course of action weeks later Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone By making a recurring donation or a one-time donation of any amount you're helping to keep CP's articles free and accessible for everyone Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles. Return to homepage. A man’s fragile sense of self was so shattered by a break-up that he brutally bludgeoned his ex to death inside the school where they both worked Hockey coach Paul Thijssen hit water polo coach Lilie James in the head with a hammer at least 25 times inside St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney on October 25 Ms James had ended her casual two-month relationship with the 24-year-old five days before she was killed inside the gym bathroom Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Forensic psychologist Katie Seidler theorised Thijssen killed his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend because he was terrified the break-up would unravel his facade of perfection She analysed Thijssen’s records and opined he had a fragile sense of self and saw himself as inadequate and unworthy which led him to lie to create a flawless public image Although Thijssen wielded coercive control in his relationships the psychologist said there were no obvious warning signs or indicators of violence Thijssen had no history of aggression and Dr Seidler concluded there was probably nothing that could have been done to prevent the gender-based violence Issues of coercive control and unacceptable behaviour in relationships are being examined by an inquest into the deaths of Ms James and Thijssen Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan is assessing whether his death was self-inflicted Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is set to give evidence on the final day of the inquest before statements from Ms James’ family are read out Ms O’Sullivan has described the inquest as “an absolutely tragic case” 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) / Lifeline 13 11 14 / beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T “We had a very good summer season, over the Christmas and school holidays,” announced Op Shop manager Gerry Struik. “We were short-staffed some days due to health issues, so some people did three days a week, but we turned the crisis into a victory, as our summer sales were up more than 20 percent.” “Proceeds from the Christmas sale are 100 percent donated to community groups, including the Nippers at TGHN Surf Lifesaving Club, Tea Gardens Public School, and out to Destiny Haven. “We recognise that Stuart Hamilton, a local who makes wooden toys to sell for charity also has expenses, such as a few broken saw blades and taking time to teach woodwork to others around town, so we will send something his way too,” Gerry told NOTA. “The St Andrews Tea Gardens Op Shop attempts to host this kind of morning tea every few months, as the volunteers are very hard workers, from sorting to selling, and we do ask people to wash their donations before they give them to us.” Another welcome addition to the Op Shop was the new giant teardrop banner, donated by Kirsten and Jess at Myall Coast Realty, based mere metres away on Myall Street in Tea Gardens. “It should be lighter and easier for the volunteers to get down to the corner of the main road,” Kirsten told NOTA. All stock comes in via local donations, often deceased estates, and the Op Shop is seeking donations especially of things that men can use, with its new shed ‘showroom’ being employed to display and securely house such items, as well as electronic products. Wednesday 26 March is the official end-of-summer sale, where clothes, shoes and more will be half price, with some garments going for as low as $1.50. “As the winter stock comes in here, unsold summer stock will be sent to Africa, where we understand it goes via Ghana, handled by a group called ‘One Ten’,” Gerry explained. St Andrews’ Reverend Richard Goscombe also thanked the volunteers, and looked forward to the “year of hope” that the Anglican Church seeks to inspire in 2025. “The period from Easter to Pentecost, all Anglicans are running the ‘Hope ’25’ initiative, addressing the the ‘epidemic of despair’ of late, and hope to see several events around town including a special first responders and primary carers thank-you that we are planning,” Rev Goscombe said. “Let’s make Easter the start of a period to build hope, make people feel able and eager to contribute, like our volunteers here do every week.” Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); With one of the rounds of the day on Friday Steph Kyriacou has fought her way back in at the AIG Women's Open at St where world no.1 Nelly Korda leads at the halfway mark with Grace Kim also improving on her opening round Olympic pair Hannah Green and Minjee Lee were unable to find the low-round they needed to keep their week alive Kyriacou was offered some respite from the tough day one conditions which contributed to her opening 4-over 76 she got to work early making up the ground she knew she had to "I think I just took advantage of the early tee time it was like a little breeze," she said "I definitely made some birdies on my front nine and then just kind of tried to play the best I could on the back." Birdies straight away at 12 and 14 gave the Sydneysider some momentum making three consecutive birdies at 16,17 and 18 before making the turn "I'm going to say 17 was the highlight because that's a bloody hard hole," Kyriacou said proudly Kyriacou remarkably found herself in the red numbers for the first time this week however her first bogey of the day at the first hole brought her back to even She fired straight back on the Scottish links with a birdie on two and remained 1-under for the championship for the next six holes Leader Nelly Korda (68,68) is three shots clear at the top at 8-under with defending champion Lilia Vu and round one leader Charley Hull tied-second at 5-under New Zealander Lydia Ko has continued her strong form from the Paris Olympics Kyriacou is out at 12:45pm local time in her third round and so will be unable to rely on the benign morning conditions for scoring Kyriacou will instead have to lean on that experience and familiarity to continue her fight back on day three "My golf course at home is right on the water so it's kind of a little taste of home," she said "There's something about being creative and the challenge that gets me excited." golf tips and access to partner promotions Join our newsletterGet weekly updates on news The Old Course at St Andrews is largely just known as “St Andrews” which is certainly the context one might expect to find within the glossy pages of this crackerjack journal the Old Course is just what many people think of when they hear those deeply seductive words “St Andrews” dune-side mélange of seven courses which come under the banner of “St Andrews Links” and include the Old Nor do they think of the University of St Andrews which was founded in 1413 – sweet Byzantine Empire – and which awards promising local students the Robert T Jones Scholarship for study in Emory University in Atlanta And nor may they even think of the “Auld Grey Toon” itself “Bobby” Jones was awarded the title “Freeman of the Town” which is like being able to do whatever you want fabulous old golf course which was established in 1552 – sweet King Henry on horseback that’s a long time ago – and still holds up today as a test of the world’s great players The Old Course at St Andrews is the home of the great game It is the home of our game and all its manifold parts It is where they first put flags in holes to show where they were It is where they first yelled “Fore!” so that the new breed of cashed-up gadabouts and dandies enjoying the relatively new activity known as “leisure time” could warn servants known as “Fore caddies” that the golf ball was coming their way and they had best find it or they would be whipped Lorena Ochoa of Mexico whipped the field in 2007 when she won the first Women’s Open Championship held at the Old Course So did Stacy Lewis of the United States when she won the most recent Women’s Open at the Old Course in 2013 Lewis told reporters she loved the Old Course “more than any other links course I’ve played” “I think it’s more the history of it than anything; just knowing all the great champions who have played here in the process confusing many Americans who had been led to believe the home of golf is Florida grey town and the local links which is so very much a part of it “old” feel that’s appealing for visitors from gleaming It is foreign and charming for those of us from the modern New World with our chrome hubcaps and smoky sauce on barbecued meats and icy you can roll into the Jigger Inn that sits next to the Old Course Hotel on the other side of a really old stone wall on the Road Hole And there you can sup upon a fine black stout or a pump-poured ale and dip warm bread into a haddock chowder called a skink because … that’s what they call it And pinch yourself you’re at the home of golf just as 144 women will be going there to contest the Women’s Open Championship first staged in 1976 between five professionals for a prize pool of 500 pounds one of the beauties of golf is that the very best exponents of the game still know the same emotions as we the consumer it is possible to use a single round by an 11-marker in May of 2011 to extrapolate upon the challenges awaiting the world’s best women To your left is the 18th green and then the old And then you pitch up onto that first tee – and it doesn’t matter if its your first time 52nd time and as defending champion – you’ll know the same thoughts: Sweet Ian Baker-Finch This is the widest fairway I have ever seen or hybrid or whatever implement will knock your ball out the maybe 200 metres required to give you a short iron in and you will know: it’s the easiest tee shot in golf There is a stream called a “burn” (pronounced by locals “b’r’rrr’n”) which weaves along front of the green I was able to make contact (after genuinely fearing I would not) and squirreled a hybrid 180-straighty down the middle which I pinched off the tight fescue in pleasing fashion There followed two putts before I walked off the first at the Old Course at St Andrews The Old Course at St Andrews is by Old Tom Morris out of Mother Nature The fairways look flat enough on TV but are rolling bulbous – like a roiling green sea of aqua bumps frozen mid-swell The fescue and bent grass is short-cut to 10 millimetres Hard green moguls feed up to greens you can approach from anywhere you dare and your golf ball can shoot off at interesting angles There are massive double-greens and double fairways The first and 18th fairways are so wide combined On the Old Course’s eastern perimeter is West Sands Beach grey sand whipped hard by salt-flecked rain Old Tom Morris used to swim in these waters Gary Player slept in the dunes before the 1955 Open Championship because he was backpacking on the cheap As Eddie Izzard would say: “There’s lumps of history just lying about.” Playing the Old Course is like re-enacting history like those Civil War guys getting in character I had the hooks off the tee because it’s golf and random things happen and each exclamation of “Woah” and variations thereof as my Titleist traversed fairways and bounded across mounds Or words to that effect; it could be hard to tell And though the angle to the flags wasn’t ideal And in a breeze that was mild with occasional flurries and in wispy rain which spat harder in patches verging on absolutely bloody delighted to scoot out in four-over 40 My putt up was too hot – my caddie had to jump over it – and went off the green when he couldn’t extract himself from Hill Bunker Jones picked the ball up and tore up his scorecard his self-disqualification was summed up by one local who famously said: “Master Bobby is just a boy Jones won the Open Championship at Royal Lytham before turning up at the Old Course and winning the Open there Like Bryson DeChambeau on a baby-kissing tour of the world Jones endeared himself to the Scots by declaring that so precious was the old Claret Jug it should stay in St Andrews in the care of the R&A Jones a few years on won the Amateur Championship at St Andrews in 1930 which made the locals like him so much that by 1958 he could do whatever he wanted in the town St Andreans love golf and they loved old Bobby Jones for his skill and humility Love is given and reciprocated at St Andrews won two of his three Open Championships at the Old Course He said “I fell in love with it the first day I played it There is just no other golf course that is even remotely close.” Nicklaus may have been less fond of it after carding a 10 on the 14th hole following four shots in Hell Bunker he was 56 years old and not expected to win the Open Championship of 1995 of course – he was competing in a major championship; I was on the drink on holiday – but I only took one shot to get out of Hell Bunker .. Managing one’s excitement at playing St Andrews will be a challenge for each of the world’s great women’s players From the moment my brother and I woke  up at 4:39am and looked out the floor-to-ceiling windows of our Old Course Hotel room with the sun rising slowly over the sea and highlighting the contours delivering early morning purples and mauves and the promise of the Old Course … I loved it before I’d even met it For the rest of the back nine we played holes made famous by giants – Palmer whose caddie Michael “Sponge” Waite picked up his man’s golf bag and threw it over his head And nerves cranked up again on the tee as our caddies advised lines over letters in the sign for the hotel I hit what felt like a slice into someone’s pint in the Jigger Inn the man pronouncing the word with upwards of five ‘R’s just short of the greenside bunker from which Tommy Nakajima hit so many shots in 1978 that locals renamed the hole “The Sands of Nakajima” Better to channel the spirit of Doug Sanders who made the up-and-down of his life here to lead Nicklaus by one in the 1970 Open Championship before three-putting the last green and heading to an 18-hole play-off I putted the ball to about 15 feet from goal before where Nicklaus drove through the green in that 1970 play-off before getting up and down for birdie and winning the Open Championship my brother hit driver into Rusacks Hotel before I knocked an 8-iron stiff I had to touch my tartan visor as a dozen tourists applauded I tapped in and wrote down three for an 81 (and 38 points I had made a birdie on 18 at the Old Course at St Andrews Let’s see Seve again through the magic of television and latterly YouTube pumping his fist after tipping in a 15-foot birdie putt to win the Claret Jug It is a moment of ecstasy frozen in time: Seve in a navy-blue woolly jumper with a little white Slazenger cat on the breast pretending to vigorously hand-milk a cow and throwing a punch to the four corners of the Old Course and to the world the shops in the town where everybody is selling golf – all of it I want to spend time with the people there “I really believe the Open should be there every year.” at the conclusion of the school’s spring semester Citing that “the financial realities of maintaining operations in Laurinburg have become unsustainable,” the closure was announced to the public via social media on April 25.  While alumni and others familiar with the equestrian program took to social media following the announcement to share that all of St Andrews’ horses needed to find new homes immediately Andrews Equestrian Program Facebook page posted later that same day all of our horses have been accounted for regarding the rehoming process,” and thanked followers for their support Andrews Equestrian Program faculty and staff did not respond to requests for comment and a spokesperson in the university’s main office did not feel qualified to answer questions regarding the equestrian program Reports of financial instability at the university have abounded for years the school merged with the Florida-based Webber International University after financial and accreditation struggles the university sold its campus and leased it back at a cost exceeding $780,000 annually Its board of trustees made the decision to close St Andrews after “extensive financial analysis and exhaustive recovery efforts.” Recent enrollment numbers have fluctuated between 700 and 900 students across all programs annually “We explored every viable path forward,” Dr president and CEO of Webber International University “But the persistent financial and enrollment challenges facing St This was a deeply painful but necessary decision.” Andrews Equestrian Program is well known for its success in Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and American National Riding Commission competitions and at U.S Equestrian Federation- and North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association-recognized shows as well as for its “Ride-Like-A-Knight” Therapeutic Horsemanship Program The university offered four equine-related degrees and a minor in equine studies who will finish her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in equine business management at St is representing the school this week at the IHSA National Championships which run Friday through Sunday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring in both the USHJA Hunter Seat High Point Rider and the Team Level 1 Western Horsemanship classes Hutto said students on campus were called to an assembly on Friday morning where university president Tarun Malik shared the news and you get so many opportunities you would never get anywhere else.” Hutto shared that everyone involved with the equine program is trying to push through difficult emotions and focus on the positive “Our horses are going to amazing new homes and the people who are not graduating are going to get to experience a new college,” Hutto said “People are trying to be super optimistic and take in our last couple of days at St The university is working to ensure its current students are able to seamlessly transfer to other institutions as well as establishing teach-out agreements to allow students to complete their current degrees elsewhere it is offering “personalized transition guidance” to the school’s faculty and staff.  As Hutto and her teammates prepare to represent the school in its final IHSA National Championship they have its legacy in the front of their minds.  “We have to go out with a bang,” Hutto said “Our western team has been reserve champion at Nationals the last two years and everyone is really working their tails off you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy You may also receive promotional emails from The Chronicle of the Horse Copyright © 2025 The Chronicle of the Horse We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent 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Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Groundbreaking work from the University of St Andrews in partnership with Cornell University has developed fine scale information on ecological population changes at a continental scale data shows recent bird population trends at 27 km by 27 km scales across north America the smallest parcels of land ever attempted for an analysis across such a large geographic area Previously national and continental monitoring programs could estimate population trends only across entire ranges but with advances in machine learning and the accumulation of vast amounts of data from citizen scientists researchers can now look at how well species are doing in areas about the same size as the city of Bath The new information has revealed that birds are declining most severely in their traditional strongholds—the very places where they should be thriving Eighty-three percent of the species they examined are losing a larger percentage of their population where they are most abundant The team based at Cornell Lab of Ornithology in the USA was led by Dr Alison Johnston, now a co-director at the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling at the University of St Andrews They analysed 36 million observations shared by citizen science birdwatchers alongside multiple environmental variables derived from high-resolution satellite imagery for 495 bird species across North America from 2007 to 2021 They set out to develop reliable information about where birds are increasing or decreasing across North America but the patterns they uncovered were startling Dr Alison Johnson said: “We’re not just seeing small shifts happening we’re documenting populations declining where they were once abundant Locations that once provided ideal habitat and climate for these species are no longer suitable I think this is indicative of more major shifts happening in nature.” This news follows on the heels of other recent research that documented widespread losses of birds in North America State of the Birds report showed bird declines in almost every ecological biome in the nation and a 2019 paper published in Science reported a cumulative population loss of nearly 3 billion birds in Canada and the US since 1970 “The 2019 paper was telling us that we have an emergency and now with this work we have the information needed to create an emergency response plan,” added Dr Johnston “One interesting finding is that for almost all species we found areas of population increases and decreases This spatial variation in population trends has been previously invisible when looking at broader regional summaries.” Areas where populations are increasing provide us with hope said Johnston: “In areas where species are increasing that shows us that those species have some potential for recovery Knowing exactly where on the landscape declines are happening helps scientists start to identify the drivers of those declines and how to respond to them Professor Amanda Rodewald from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology who worked on the study said: “It’s this kind of small-scale information across broad geographies that has been lacking and it’s exactly what we need to make smart conservation decisions These data products give us a new lens to detect and diagnose population declines and to respond to them in a way that’s strategic and precise and flexible That’s a game changer for conservation.” The study’s detailed mapping of population changes will help conservation organizations and policymakers better target their efforts to protect declining bird species which according to the authors is sorely needed to help reverse the declining population trends The team used causal machine learning models and novel statistical methodologies that allowed them to estimate changes in populations with high spatial resolution while also accounting for biases that come from changes in how and where people watch birds To ensure the reliability of the data the team ran over half a million simulations stacking up more than six million hours of computing which would take about 85 years to run on a standard laptop computer © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland New research from the University of St Andrews has revealed that a meteorite which struck northwestern Scotland occurred about 200 million years later than previously thought in a discovery that not only rewrites this part of Scotland’s geological history but also alters our understanding of the conditions during the evolution of non-marine life on Earth Previously believed to have occurred 1.2 billion years ago a layer of rock that holds vital clues to Earth’s ancient past including how meteorite strikes may have influenced the planet’s environment and life Researchers used tiny zircon crystals as geological ‘time capsules’ to date the impact to 990 million years ago researchers show that the impact event occurred at a similar time to the emergence of some of the earliest known freshwater eukaryotes – the ancient ancestors of plants The revised dating suggests these life forms in Scotland were living at a similar time to a meteorite impact This raises questions about impacts and how they may have influenced environmental conditions in ways that affected early ecosystems from the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews said: “The Stac Fada impact occurred on a landscape sculpted by rivers lakes and estuaries containing thriving microbial ecosystems Impacts typically blow away the land surface and create deep craters “What makes Stac Fada unique is that it preserves not only the record of the impact event but also of the actual land surface across which those ancient ecosystems existed prior to the impact and how they recovered from such a natural disaster.” The research was in collaboration between the University of St Andrews NASA Johnson Space Centre and the University of Portsmouth Dr Chris Kirkland from the Frontier Institute for Geoscience Solutions Curtin University said: “These microscopic crystals recorded the exact moment of impact with some even transforming into an incredibly rare mineral called reidite This provided undeniable proof that a meteorite strike caused the Stac Fada deposit confirming the impact at 990 million years ago.” Dr Kirkland added “While the impact crater itself has yet to be found this study has collected further clues that could finally reveal its location Understanding when meteorite impacts occurred helps us explore their potential influence on Earth’s environment and the expansion of life beyond the oceans.” (WPDE) — Two former students at Saint Andrews University in Laurinburg filed separate lawsuits in February surrounding a convicted registered sex offender on campus and a member of the school's wrestling team It also names Webber International University The former students are listed by the names Jane Smith and Jane Roe in the lawsuits to protect their identities negligent infliction of emotional distress intentional infliction of emotional distress and breach of contract Andrews recruited Mison Mickle to be a part of the school's wrestling team as he was a successful wrestler in South Carolina RELATED: St. Andrews University in Laurinburg closing, leaving hundreds of students in limbo Andrews and its wrestling coach at the time: or should have known when it made that statement in its 2022 report that following the link to the North Carolina sex offender registry would not alert its students to the presence of Mickle The college is accused of transporting Mickle across state lines to other college and university campuses to participate in NAIA-sanctioned sporting events while he was a student at the university without any notification to the sponsoring bodies or to the other colleges and universities that Mickle was a sex offender It says he raped Jane Roe and Jane Smith in the Fall of 2022 the suit alleges that during her first semester on campus in the Fall semester Laurinburg police went on to charge Mickle in the incidents Court records show he pled guilty last March to two counts of second degree forcible rape and failure to register as a sex offender He's serving a 12-year prison sentence in North Carolina Andrews University filed responses to the lawsuit denying most of the allegations including having prior knowledge that Mickle was a registered sex offender ABC 15 reached out to the university's president but at this time he hasn't responded to our emails or returned our calls Court records show the university's lawyer filed a motion last week to no longer represent the college The Presbyterian-related institution says its financial sustainability ‘is no longer attainable’ LOUISVILLE — Presbyterian-related St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, North Carolina, a branch campus of Florida-based Webber International University announced last week it will close its Laurinburg campus on Monday In a letter posted Friday on the St. Andrews University website, Dr. Tarun Malik, Campus President and Provost, said the university, which traces its roots back to 1896 to the Flora Macdonald College for Women in Red Springs has “reached a point where financial sustainability is no longer attainable.” The closure “follows years of effort to preserve our presence in this community while delivering an affordable high-quality education and meaningful student experience.” “We are incredibly grateful for the support you have shown us — as neighbors, employers, health care providers, public officials, church leaders, business partners, and friends — as we have educated thousands of students over the years,” Malik said in the letter. “In doing so, St. Andrews has been proud to contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of Laurinburg and Scotland County for generations.” In a separate statement Andrews said its top priority “is to protect our students’ investment in their education.” “We are engaged with a number of universities about transfer credits and have had an overwhelming amount of support in recent days,” the university stated “Formal teach-out agreements are currently being agreed upon.” Use this form to sign up for any one or multiple blogs and/or newsletters at once If you would like to learn more about each