The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has launched a National Student Housing Survey, inviting responses from students across the Republic of Ireland. The survey seeks to assess the housing situation of students across the country and preferences of students regarding their accommodation. The housing crisis in Ireland has had a negative impact on studying
It’s the start of new semester which means new classes, new teachers and a newer timetable. But there’s also still the chance of making new friends, facing new challenges and having new experiences? How? You ask. Well it’s simple really. Get out of your comfort zone! Now, I know exactly what you’re thinking. It’s not
Have you grown tired of being the bane of Maynooth Yik Yak just because you played GAA well enough to make the county team and enjoy a fresh pair of brown shoes and skinny tracksuit bottoms? Perhaps you never bought into a subculture in your youth and feel like you’ve been missing out? Do you
Dear Ask Anonymous, I’m a nineteen year old and I’ve never been kissed. Shocking, I know. But it’s the truth. No one has ever liked me enough to want to. I’ve lied to all my friends about it because I’m desperately embarrassed and ashamed. Only my best friend knows and sometimes I feel like they
For many students, college is most likely their first taste of living away from home gone are the days of Mums good home cooked meals. Instead often replaced by micro-waved diners, Koka noodles or whatever is convenient at the time. It is not surprising that us students opt for these convenient options especially when overloaded
We’ve all been there. You arrive for your first day of classes, bright eyed and bushy tailed, a fresh cup of coffee in hand. Spreading your neon stationary over the table, you sit up straight in your specifically chosen seat and wait for your fully rested brain to engage with all the new knowledge you’re
With the upcoming Students Union Elections, nearly upon us, it’s important to remember that you can have your say by using your vote. It’s fair to say that Irish people like to complain about politics. If it’s not about the Taoiseach, it’s the power struggle in Northern Ireland and even Trump. So many people complain
The making up of new stories is not a new phenomena. Some of it can be entertaining and humorous like some of the articles you would see in the Waterford Whisperer or The Onion who have on a numerous occasion even tricked reputable news companies like when they posted an article saying Kim Jong Un
The Gym So, your New Year’s resolutions hit a little hiccup when you saw the price of membership at Ben Dunne. And yes, you may have treated yourself to more than one Mars Bar while studying for the post-Christmas exams. But this is going to be your year, with a free gym you can
Always seen as a predominantly male sport, Maynooth University recently made a monumental decision in giving women’s rugby the recognition it has always wanted . On the 1st of April young women leaving school will be able to apply for a rugby scholarship at Maynooth University. The aim of the scholarship is to give excellent
You may look at this title and wonder, are we not all just trying to pass this exam? Yes, for the most part, we are all attempting to be cool, take a breath and just hope that this exam will go smoothly. What you may not know, or never even thought of, was that there
The Geography Society’s annual publication, Milieu is in the planning phases and we are currently seeking contributions from students, staff and alumni on all things geographical. Milieu is an annual magazine featuring articles written by Geography students and staff on various geographical topics. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to have their work published.
Season’s greetings Maynoothians…. Exam season that is. Break out the six pack of Aldi’s Red Thunder and stay up till the Libraries extended hours of 2am to revise as much as possible. Also, important PSA folks Starbucks will be open till midnight the whole season. Since students will be making the library practically their temporary
A very special feature of life in Maynooth University is having some joyful exams after Christmas. Enjoying the Christmas spirit? Don’t worry, the dark loom of exams won’t let that last too long. If you’re here expecting a listicle that’s going to tell you the benefits of bath bombs, tea, and reading books, you’re in
College life can get quite stressful sometimes, with the combination of workload and social life to contend with many of us will and probably already have come to a point where we start to become concerned about our mental health. Coming into exam time where stress has the potential to become a problem I feel
Exams. That one word has the ability to strike fear into the hearts of thousands of students across Ireland simultaneously. There’s no worse feeling than having to slave away for weeks with your books, notes, and Moodle in the hope of passing. The entire exam build up totally consumes your life for several weeks. You
‘Tis the season for goodwill on earth, giving (mostly presents), and regrettable kisses that you will later blame on the combination of mistletoe and mulled wine. The Christmas season is also a fantastic excuse to eat Roses and drink wine to your heart’s content (and your liver’s discontent). But for some, ’tis mostly the season
What even is Christmas nowadays? It’s a flurry of wrapping paper, money and frantic shopping. It’s that time of year again, where people ask for the priciest and flashiest of gifts from whoever is willing to buy it for them, without a second thought. Sure this isn’t the case for everyone but it’s the truth.
So it’s that time of the year again. The only day when it’s quite acceptable to tumble into a tutorial and hand in an assignment wearing a vomit-stained Christmas jumper, with a can of Druids in your hand. When every fucker you have ever known drops you a text looking for a place to stay.
While I myself do not live on campus here in Maynooth I have heard many complaints about the cost of accommodation and the difficulties in managing the paying of rent with buying the essentials needed for living a comfortable life. Do not get me wrong, I understand perfectly that it requires a huge financial undertaking
