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The Fangirl Phenomena: Unhealthy obsessions or just teenage infatuations?
Fangirl groups seem to be taking over the world. Jenna Hodgins questions the sanity of their behaviour and discusses the actions of certain fangroups…
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Student nurses to march on HSE headquarters
On Thursday 6 March student nurses and midwives from around the country will take part in a protest march at Dr Steevens hospital in Dublin, headquarters of the HSE. The protest is primarily related to pay rates for student nurse interns. Students’ Union President Sean Kearns is encouraging everyone to get involved; “As a student [...]
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Should RAG Week become official again?
Last month saw the return of the nationally renowned ‘Galway RAG Week’, a RAG week with a difference. There are few other places that can announce with glee that ‘our RAG week is so amazing, it has been banned’, a privilege bestowed on Galway some time ago. The first dramatic headlines of the week didn’t [...]
Entertainment
Oscar’s 2014; A Post Mortem
Today’s critics must have nothing better to do than slag Ellen DeGeneres’ performance as 2014’s Oscars host. Some may recall the 2013 Academy Awards as a royal mess, but it was understandable. Seth MacFarlane was going to do Seth MacFarlane things, regardless of whether they were appropriate to the setting. Likewise, Ellen DeGeneres is bound to [...]
Today’s Highlight
Seamus Heaney: A Month’s Mind
A month after the death of Seamus Heaney, Karen McDonnell reflects on his life and death…
Campus
Student nurses to march on HSE headquarters
On Thursday 6 March student nurses and midwives from around the country will take part in a protest march at Dr Steevens hospital in Dublin, headquarters of the HSE. The protest is primarily related to pay rates for student nurse interns. Students’ Union President Sean Kearns is encouraging everyone to get involved; “As a student [...]
Lifestyle
A brand new social network (that probably won’t appeal to naturists)
Are you getting bored of Facebook and Twitter? Got an interest in fashion? Great! We’ve got just the network for you…
Sports
Rodney Ah You receives Ireland call-up
Not many would have predicted that when Joe Schmidt announced his extended 44 – man squad to train ahead of the upcoming Six Nations that one Rodney Ah You would be among the names selected. The Christchurch native was the surprise inclusion to the Irish set-up, but hard-work and determination are seemingly paying [...]
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Student nurses to march on HSE headquarters
On Thursday 6 March student nurses and midwives from around the country will take part in a protest march at Dr Steevens hospital in Dublin, headquarters of the HSE. The protest is primarily related to pay rates for student nurse interns. Students’ Union President Sean Kearns is encouraging everyone to get involved; “As … [Read More...]
Should RAG Week become official again?
Last month saw the return of the nationally renowned ‘Galway RAG Week’, a RAG week with a difference. There are few other places that can announce with glee that ‘our RAG week is so amazing, it has been banned’, a privilege bestowed on Galway some time ago. The first dramatic headlines of the week didn’t take long … [Read More...]
Oscar’s 2014; A Post Mortem
Today’s critics must have nothing better to do than slag Ellen DeGeneres’ performance as 2014’s Oscars host. Some may recall the 2013 Academy Awards as a royal mess, but it was understandable. Seth MacFarlane was going to do Seth MacFarlane things, regardless of whether they were appropriate to the setting. Likewise, … [Read More...]
Review: My Grandma’s Basement
On June 11th 2013, Jarren Benton emerged from his grandma’s basement siphoning the flare of Eminem, the smooth seductive tone change of Big L and the lyrical mischief of Jedi Mind Tricks. Benton’s variations of jarring lyrics and shocking imagery express graphic and vivid content that are most pertinent to a shock and awe … [Read More...]
Giving up on Giving
Well, Unofficial RAG Week (Raising And Giving Week) has come and gone, but one question still remains; is NUI Galway’s ban on the widely observed party-week a case of cutting off one’s nose to spite its face? Since NUIG’s ban on the eventful charity-fundraising week back in 2011, many believe that the only changes to … [Read More...]
Poetry competition reminder
Sin Poetry Competition Calling all poets on campus - SIN needs you! It's time for the annual SIN poetry Competition. This year's judge is the Galway-based poet and writer, Fred Johnston. A founder of Cúirt literature festival and the Forge Festival at Gort, which takes place next month. Fred Johnston also runs … [Read More...]
Poetry – Rain Rain Rain
Rain Rain Rain Rain, Rain, Rain, Your fingers trailin’ through the lane, Seeps into my brain And slowly drives me insane. Leave my door, And do not drip along my floor. Atop my bed, Do not put your drenching head. Rain, we are done, Now I yearn for the sultry summer … [Read More...]
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