Image by rodgersm222 from Pixabay Paper straws are gross. If we were to poll it, I think we would find that most people would agree with me on that point. It’s not exactly a controversial or highly contested argument. They’re a bit useless and really shouldn’t exist. If you’re going to use a straw, use a plastic one. Or better yet, don’t use one at all. What might … [Read more...] about It’s not about the paper straws
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Books should be supplied as part of your college fees
Image by Lubos Houska from Pixabay With the cost of living constantly haunting us, books shouldn’t be another expense that students have to spend their money on. There is a plethora of books available on campus. The Student Union Bookshop and the library are two available places to get your resources for college. But what if the books are not there? What if … [Read more...] about Books should be supplied as part of your college fees
Budget 2024 Reaction
Image by Harry Strauss from Pixabay Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe took to the Dáil on Tuesday October 10 outlining the details of the 2024 budget. The annual budget covers all bases of everyday life including tax cuts, family and children related issues, welfare recipients and pensioners, mortgage holders, rent and … [Read more...] about Budget 2024 Reaction
Men never thought about the Roman Empire
Image by Hisham Zayadneh on Pexels Snap out of it. Men think about all sorts of things, but why specifically the Roman Empire? Why not ancient Greece? Or the dystopian future that time is mercilessly dragging us towards? The Roman empire is cool, really cool. It is fun to think about the feats of Julius Caesar and the tales of ancient gladiators battling in the … [Read more...] about Men never thought about the Roman Empire
An influencer degree won’t lead to an easy pathway to fame
Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay With the introduction of the influencer course in the South East Technological University in Carlow in September 2024, people and especially children, need to realise that it won’t be a step-by-step guide on how to get big on TikTok or YouTube. The idea of an influencer course is bizarre in the first place. There are other … [Read more...] about An influencer degree won’t lead to an easy pathway to fame