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EXAMS Our wonderful guest writer Sophie Kavanagh on the pressure behind University Exams
By Sophie Kavanagh Exams. The one word and two syllables enough to evoke a sense of foreboding on any student. When one thinks of exams,...
GUEST WRITER: PAUL O' LOUGHLIN Films to Watch while in Quarantine
As we find ourselves with more spare time than ever, it’s a perfect time to catch up on films we may have missed, or to revisit old...

Fantastic Four - 4 Netflix gems you need to watch immediately
I am not the only one at home right now, scrolling through their smartphone aimlessly, feeling blue. Here are 4 must sees on Netflix!
How people in media, creative industries and beyond are continuing to work: Part 2
By Matthew Geraghty #covid19 #workingfromhome #media #artists After the success of the first article on this subject I decided to talk to...
How people in the media, creative industries and further afield are managing to work during covid19
By Matthew Geraghty I spoke with a number of people in media, creative industries and academia, and asked them all the same question- how...

'ALOHOMORA' your hearts to this necessary inspiration
Expecto a magical message can-collegers! This news may have lumosed your life already, but obliviate it!

“Why don’t I look like that?”
Scrolling on Instagram can be lethal. A single photo can completely change your mood. Be it a mirror selfie of an influencer with “the...

The Hierarchy Between Certain Irish Counties
County origin is a seminal part of Irish society. As an individual, which of the 32 counties do you represent? Were you born in Kilkenny...

Opinion: Do you think students go out too much, or is it a crucial part of University?
Here is an opinion piece I recently wrote for Student Independant Newspaper about the importance of going out in college from a social...
What does the rise of the Private Story say about our Culture?
By Matthew Geraghty Listen up over 25s or those just not in the know- sorry for being ageist but its probably true that you haven’t yet...

Tips for study at home during coronavirus outbreak
With colleges across the country shut and traditional exams cancelled, students have been forced to pivot into online learning to see out...
Opinion: Do Universities prioritise STEM students over those in the Humanities?
By Matthew Geraghty WARNING !!! This post is at times a first world problem rant and I acknowledge the incredible privilege it is to...

Quarantine: Our Top Apps for keeping you entertained
With Covid-19 rapidly spreading throughout Ireland and the world, social distancing is more important than ever. With all this time spent...

Spring Cleaning: Wardrobe Edition
With all this extra time for us college students, it is the perfect opportunity for a wardrobe de-clutter. The stuffed wardrobe of unworn...

A Day in the Life: Isolation
The only way I can describe the past week is the period after Stephen’s Day when you don’t know what is happening. You are oblivious to...

Unpacking your College Life
For many of us, the end of this academic year has been abrupt and quite frankly, upsetting. We thought we had more time in college with...

Covid-19 Reveals Worst of Social Media’s Misinformation Culture
The outbreak of the coronavirus has had a massive impact at home and abroad as public facilities face closures, travel bans are...

How to stay sane during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bored out of your brains and wondering how you are going to survive this COVID-19 semi-lockdown?

Things you should ACTUALLY be giving up for Lent
It’s that time of year again. A time that most of us love to hate, where traditionally many of you can-collegers, who were carried to...
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