Often seen as an extension of our world, sport is a massive part of all of our lives whether we like it or not. However it is not just all about love of the game and fair competition. Like the Grammies, awards and titles are not always won fair and square. From field, track and
It’s coming up to that time of year again folks, when people are running for the SU’s Executive Position, there’s herds of people in matching campaign shirts handing out free things and it’s all a bit strange and confusing for the first years or international students unsure of what’s going on. Though the candidates change
This title is nothing new to all of you. Being raised in this technological era, your parents, teachers and everyone who is an adult in your life has told you about the consequences and negative impacts social media has on the world. From cyber bullying to spending way too much time watching cute animal videos,
With Kings of Leon set to play in the 3Arena this coming July, the tickets for their first show on July 1st, sold out in little under 10 mins, with such high demand the rockers have announced two more dates to their Irish tour, July 2nd and July 4th. Ed Sheeran who is playing two
First of all, as a student, we all know how hard it is to strike the balance between work and play. With Messy Mondays in the SU, Thursday nights in the roost and trying to cram in some study, it is safe to say that the days of being a student are pretty hectic. So
‘Productivity’, now that’s a word not many students like to hear. It implies that we actually have to roll ourselves out of bed and fill our time with something other than Netflix, video games and scrolling through Facebook. Now that college is back in full swing and continuous assessments are already demanding some of your
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Once we complete our final year of university, is that it? Are we done with learning anything new ever again? For many people, this is the case. You’ll never see their heads in a book ever again. However, that
My year abroad in Vienna was a rewarding educational experience for many reasons. There is a multitude of differences between Maynooth University and Universität Wien. Both are beautiful in different ways, one looks like Hogwarts, and the other looks like an Imperial palace. It is a dream to walk in both, and I am fortunate
As a student of Irish, I have often been asked why I chose that particular subject to study in university. My answer is always the same: I’m afraid we’ll lose it if we don’t do something. While Irish, or any other countries’ native language can be difficult not only to master but to learn full
If we are to consider shopping online to dating, perhaps we should look at a real-world extension of the metaphor. Imagine, for a moment, instead of being a viewbot designed to inflate advertising revenue, you are instead a human being, who requires caloric intake. Upon out on the town, which you can do, having a
If you are reading this I am going to make the not so wild assumption that you are either considering a year of studying abroad or have in fact made the best decision ever and are preparing to jet off on what will be one of the greatest years of your life. Yes, I know
Whether you are gorging on love heart chocolates, being treated to a fine dining dinner or hitting the gym with your other half this Valentine’s day, I am here to give you the one on one on sexy sport and how it benefits your health and stamina. Sport is a part of all our lives
Valentine’s day, a day in which we celebrate love through the exchanging of cards and gifts, is coming soon. This holiday can in many ways remind us of who we love the most in this world but I believe that it unfortunately doesn’t give enough credit to another highly important kind of person in our
A wise old man once said “those who cannot look you in the eye are either trying to hide a lie, or hide their love for you.” Everyone, from early mesmerists to contemporary self-help gurus have understood the power of looking someone deep in the eyes. However, what would that wise old man have said
With Valentine’s day just around the corner many of us may feel the sense of obligation, that comes with one of the most celebrated day of the year. The day has always been seen as a day of romance. That special day you celebrate and display your affections for the person you love. It should
Anyone watching First Dates Ireland can testify to the awkwardness of the search for love. The inexplicably popular programme follows two young hopefuls, searching for love in a restaurant full of blind dates. The programme might seem like a simple case of cringe viewing, but it also taps into a deeper obsession with romance in
Valentine’s Day is a divisive holiday. You can choose to embrace it – cheesy teddy bears and all – or opt to boycott it. Or you can choose to participate in the holiday in your own skewed way – think burritos, beers, and a horror movie marathon. Steer clear of any Fifty Shades lark with
Why be lonely on the day designed to express love when you can just as easily click onto your phone, swipe right and find someone you can share this glorious day filled with flowers and chocolates? With Valentine’s Day approaching, single people are constantly being reminded that they do not have that special someone. They
What is Valentine’s Day? Is it a money making construct created by the greeting card industry? Is it a genuine and sincere time of year where you can profoundly express your love and affection for those you care about? Is it both? Is it either? Does it really matter? Maybe it doesn’t bother you, maybe
Those of you reading may or may not have heard about the spike in sales of George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984 in the last few weeks. This increase appears to have come from the use of the word ‘alternative facts’ by Donald Trump’s advisor Kelly-Anne Conway during an interview with NBC last week. The official
