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Inspirations: Paddy Hawkins
Knock after knock came as the years went by and still he never lost sight of himself.” Read more…
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Randoms
From acting to the stock market
19-year-old Rachel G Fox went from actress to battling the stock market Read more…
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Inspirations: Demi Lovato
After a turbulent five years actress and singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has managed to become an inspiration for many people all over the world including myself. Lovato uses her personal struggles to inspire and help many people.
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Understanding Anxiety
“When you’re having a panic attack there are no thoughts, just white noise. Panic and black and white. It’s difficult to look back and remember concrete feelings,” Read more…
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Rugby: A world in union
Rewind the clock back to 1995, a time that will live long in the history of a nation. A land that was divided by hatred was ultimately united in sport. One man used the Read more…
Randoms
Give blood: even with anemia or haemochromatosis
Tapping feet, twiddling thumbs and the all too familiar rattling of cheese and onion Tayto packets are just three of the various components of a blood donation clinic. I’ve been a donor for over two Read more…
News Features
Will criminalisation stop female genital cutting?
For those who do not know, female genital mutilation is a process carried out in which external female genitalia is partially or completely removed. It is more often than not, done without consent or even anaesthetic to girls anywhere from infancy upwards. Read more…
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Instagram versus the female nipple
The #FreeTheNipple movement has recently been battling against a very popular app. Instagram has come under great scrutiny for it’s censorship policy which forbids users from posting photos of topless women, in particular their nipples.
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Inspirations: Hazel Robb
Most people would probably agree that listing my mother as someone who inspires me is a cliché, but you haven’t met Hazel Robb. Read more…
Features
From cyber stalking to coercive control, abuse has many forms
Women’s Aid, which has been working in Ireland since 1974 have launched a campaign called 2in2u. The campaign is aimed at helping young women in relationships to be aware of what is safe and what is sinister. Read more…
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100 great minds think alike
When Declan Egan created a start-up by the name of 100minds, he couldn’t foresee that it would raise over €400,000 for charity in just over two years. This year he wants to make a million. Read more…
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The Value of Volunteering
When starting something new and unfamiliar like university, it is important to feel like you belong. There are many different ways of achieving this, through clubs and societies, being on the class representative council, or volunteering. Read more…
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There’s no easy way to say this
Stood by a pedestrian crossing, waiting for the lights to change, John realised death was about three feet in front of him. The lights changed. So did his outlook. Read more…
Student Life
Getting home safely; there’s an app for that
The newest way to keep your friend in the know as you walk home is in the form of an App. The app known as companion is taking the world by storm since its release just a few weeks ago. Read more…
Through My Eyes
Living with Cerebral Palsy
Having had Cerebral Palsy (CP) from birth, I aim to give an honest account of the effect it can have on your life and how it may affect you on a daily basis. Read more…
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Inspirations: Susan Hawkins
Michaela Gaffney says Susan Hawkins had a huge influence on her life. Read more…
Student Life
Love me Tinder
We live in a world where there’s an app for everything, so it’s no real surprise that relationships are moving online Read more…
Features
Travel and learn with a local’s point of view
Travelling is s a huge part of an Irish student’s summer, whether it’s a J1 Stateside or working for a club in the sun, there is no denying that it hasn’t crossed a student’s mind at least once. Read more…
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The great debate: We should all take a year out before college
Looking back to that decision I made almost five years ago, I haven’t regretted it once. Taking a time out from studying opened so many doors for me and made my dream of travelling possible. Read more…
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The great debate: Social media is ruining our social lives
Agree: First, a surrender to a salient point: yes, social media has transformed the way people communicate with each other at home and across the world. There is no denying that the cultural and technological Read more…
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Yes Equality: A final plea
As the final issue before the referendum goes to print, Megan Roantree makes a final plea for a yes vote. Read more…
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The Transplant Twins
This list literally meant life or death for the family. 3 weeks and 2 days after being listed. Less than a month. It seems like a very short time, but when you have had Read more…
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Online obsession at its worst
It will come as no surprise to anyone how obsessed our society is with online attention. Whether it is Facebook likes or Twitter favourites our generation is all about social media gratification. It won’t be Read more…
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Are Irish jail terms criminally short?
We’re all familiar with the recent scandal that was Eamonn Lillis’ release from prison after serving just over five years for the manslaughter of his wife. The man’s face was on every newspaper in the Read more…
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Inspirations: Jane Goodall
Paul Dwyer looks at the work of animal rights activist Jane Goodall Read more…