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Ranking Irish Politicians’ TikTok Accounts

Irish politicians have caused a frenzy on TikTok over the last year - some of the videos published have ranged from the slightly embarrassing to the downright heinous. It begs the question, should TDs be legal...

No-Nonsense Student Recipes

I was given many student cookbooks when I first went to college and, to my dismay, found them secretly very complicated. For those who may want to branch out from pesto pasta, I’ve collected a few tried and te...

TCD Together Consent Outreach Programme

A sunny Wednesday morning on Trinity College Dublin’s campus saw the launch of Student Counselling’s Together Consent Outreach Programme. Having facilitated workshops to students for 5 years, the educational p...

The Many Saints of Newark Review

As a big fan of The Sopranos, the prospect of a prequel film giving key background information for Tony and many of the characters from that series was an exciting one. There is a deep history in the show whic...

Government Announces Plan to Improve Irish Nightlife

Student nights out are soon to be back and better than ever! Earlier this week Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, published a Night Time economy report includ...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Charity Shopping

Charity shops and their sustainable treasures have exploded in popularity over the last while. For those who want to be the best-dressed while on a budget, here are some tips and tricks to help you find the pe...

Living in a Van: Jen’s Journey

Part 1 Staring at the white Ford Transit that I stripped bare, I’m often filled with both panic and excitement. I bought a van?  I haven’t known about van life for long. Although, I have been obsess...

Sex Education Season 3

It’s been a long time since our last visit to Moordale High. When Sex Education - Season 2 hit  screens back in January 2020, Donald Trump was president and there were some pretty spooky rumours abou...

Freshers’ Comfort Films

In need of comforting stories for uncertain times? Booksmart One of the best coming of age films of the last few years, Booksmart (Olivia Wilde, 2019) follows best friends Amy and Molly as they deci...

Unusual Sports to Try in College

If you’re like me (the least sporty person around) but are looking to remedy this in college, Irish third levels offer some unusual and exciting sports. Open to all levels of experience, the clubs provide full...