University for many is an exciting new experience, it can be a time to explore who you are develop interests or even discover new ones, but for many when they think of college romance also comes to mind. Some may even have idealistic notions but the reality can be quite different. With this fresh faced
Imagine you posted a mirror selfie with your new iPhone 7 and a few days later, you were mugged and it was taken from you. You deserved it, right? You shouldn’t have flaunted your expensive phone online! Or imagine if you were driving your 162 BMW around town and someone carjacked you. You flaunted your
So, it’s been a running joke for the MU Times Team (MUTT) that I would write an article full of cruddy dog jokes. As we recently reached 1000 likes on Facebook, I finally did it. I hope you’re all happy now. So, I went to a zoo the other day, and there was only
The importance of giving blood cannot be understated in today’s world. It’s a vital part of life and its always in demand. The fundamental reason to give blood is to save lives. It’s that simple. So Why Give Blood? You don’t need a special reason to give blood you just need your own. So if
When I started at Maynooth way back in 2013 I wasn’t too apprehensive about making new friends as I was pretty lucky on that I knew quite a few people from my secondary school who were also going as well. Of course I shortly later realised that actually this would not be of much help
Obviously everyone has different study techniques, but I’ve found that trying to study in the library requires music lest you hear the sounds of illicit coffee being sipped or iPhones (and it’s always iPhones) vibrating against desks. Personally, my study playlist has always been pretty upbeat to keep my brain awake and to keep the
Semester one is in full swing, we are four weeks in, and getting adjusted to campus life again. This is an exciting time and we welcome all the new first years and new developments, like Subway opening in John Hume and new Education building. However. many students mourn the passing of what was once an
As I sat on the promenade of a small beach in Co. Clare last weekend, a tiny minivan roared unexpectedly onto the scene. ‘UL Wolves’ was painted in wobbly blue letters, and the whole thing had seen better days. The ramshackle vehicle was piled high with a rainbow of overflowing kayaks in all shapes and
So, Fresher’s Week was a thing. A really good thing Like, I know that everyone knows it was a thing because there was a big deal about it and the 3000(?) new students coming into the University. Of course, with Fresher’s week being such a big deal this year, there was a lot of pressure
It all started so well. For the entire summer you were anxious about meeting your new housemates, but you needn’t have worried. From the initial meeting you were in love. You couldn’t believe how lucky you were to be living with such an amazing collection of humans. Freshers’ week was a 5 day celebration of
While watching movies might not always be considered “study”, there’s no doubt that we all need to take a break from time to time. Some of these films provide the encouragement we all need to make it to that 9 am lecture. Some just remind you that we’re lucky to not be in the real
Ø “The average age for abusive relationships among teenagers is 13/14, so keep an eye on your sisters” – my R.E. module in 6th year, aged 18 I can remember being 18 years old, about to sit my leaving cert and sitting in my religion class, thinking that the Sex Ed. module would be a
With two of the most prolific pop queens releasing new music and the younger ones carving their space, we’re in for a beautiful era of pop. In late 2015, Britney Spears announced on Instagram that she was working on B9 — her ninth studio album. It had been three years since she released Britney Jean,
So you’re doing an Arts degree? Don’t panic. Don’t freak out. You’re actually one of the lucky ones. Despite all the slagging this may get, ‘ah they’re just doing Arts’ or ‘be grand, have one more shot, sure you’re only doing Arts’ I firmly believe this is one of the best options for a student
“The only way to move is forward.” That’s what I was told on my first day of college by my mother while I was clearly fretting about the idea of having to throw myself into a brand new learning environment. Looking back at that moment now, I will admit that it sounded somewhat dramatic and
Oh, you’re a filthy little human, and you know it. Bleary-eyed and only beginning to sober up from the night before, you sit at the back of the lecture hall questioning your existence. You’re feeling flushed and sweaty after the run from the far side of campus. Thousands of thoughts are clumsily tumbling around your
The confidential and anonymous nature of Niteline can it seem pretty mysterious. We’ve all seen the signs in the bathrooms and taken their free pens but what is Niteline? We’re here to separate fact from fiction. What is Niteline? Niteline is a helpline (like the Samaritans or Pieta House) specifically for students of Maynooth
Greetings fellow Freshers! First of Congratulations on making it into Maynooth University, you are all very welcome. As Jedi master Obi-wan Kenobi once said “You’ve taken your first step into a larger world”. Some of you may have moved out of home and flew the nest. While some may still be commuting from the nest.
“Most people fail in life not because they aim too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit. And many never aim at all.” – Les Brown. It’s Thursday morning and you’re debating with your friends whether to stay in tonight and finish your assignment that’s worth 20% or start studying for your
Freshers intrigue me, I’m not going to lie. Every year as I watch a new wave of fresh faces don the shores of Maynooth University, I can’t help but study the new students with wonder. What a unique animal the Fresher is. I mean, what a weird bunch of bastards. The popular “Jock vs Nerd”
