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To visit a new city always brings a rush of curiosity. You want to get all its history covered, but you also want to hit a few nearby hotspots to say that you really have a feel for the city. And then you’re going to put it on Instagram. Why not add any of these […]
by Ananya Vatsa
When we’re inside and not moving around as much, we need to put a little more effort into keeping our bodies strong. With gyms closed and a 5km travel limit, working out might not be our first priority right now. But exercise plays an important role in mental health, and those extra minutes of movement […]
by Marieke Oggel
When Derry Girls hit TV screens in January 2018, it instantly stole the hearts of the nation. It took something as serious as The Troubles, and turned it on its head, showing ordinary life in the 1990s, from the point of view of Catholic teenagers in Derry. We watch as Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and […]
by Katy Thornton
Anime shows and movies are extremely popular, however some may see them as a little weird or dorky. I am here to show you that just isn’t true. Many shows and movies give us examples of beautiful directing, writing and editing and character development. If you’re a cinephile, there are anime movies that just can’t […]
by Cliona Perrick
Do you know how long you spend on social media everyday? Android phones feature a “digital wellbeing” setting that allows users to track screen time. As for iPhone users, Apple brightens our every Monday morning by sending a notification to let us know how specifically how many hours we spent on our phones in the […]
by Marieke Oggel
Irrespective of whether you’re going to work, working from home, practising social distancing or fully self-isolating, life is pretty hard right now. Looking for something to do alone or while self-isolating, so that you do not get bored during quarantine? Here you can find out some interesting ideas that you can practise while staying at […]
by Ananya Vatsa
Well it has happened, like I think we all knew it would, we are back in Level 5 Lockdown. Bars and restaurants are closed save for takeaways, hairdressers and regular retailers have shut their doors once again and life has come to a grinding halt. It’s difficult and upsetting that we are in this position, […]
by Laura Varley
Political correctness (often referred to as PC) is a term that is often used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offence or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society. Within public discourse and the media, the term usually has a negative connotation attached to it, often implying that the […]
by Katie Boland
COVID 19 Lockdown: When the first COVID 19 lockdown started, the WhatsApp group chat became a small community; a primary means of communicating with friends who were separated by mere kilometres but simultaneously worlds apart. What began as a platform to share survival stories has now taken an upsetting turn. Initially, we were swapping football […]
by Mark Comerford