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USI LAUNCHES NATIONAL STUDENT HOUSING SURVEY

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

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There’s Still Time

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

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ASK ANONYMOUS

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

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Munchies

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

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Ch-Ch-Ch-anges

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

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Why You Need to Vote

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

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A New “Try” For Women’s Rugby

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

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Geography Society’s Milieu Submission Call

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.

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THOSE THAT ARE THERE TO HELP

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

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Exams, Stress Induced Torture

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

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Sleigh Your Christmas Reading List

  ‘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

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Accommodation or Adversity?

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

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