By Fiona Lee With the new restrictions being put in motion this week, all of us will struggle in our own way. There isn’t a soul who won’t be affected by this lockdown to some degree, and going into the wintery festive months, it just feels that bit harder than before. SIN wants to reach out to its fellow students, Galwegians and our readers nationwide to remind you all … [Read more...] about You’re Never Alone – Here’s who to call when you’re struggling in lockdown
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Sound of Silver: Twenty-Five-hour broadcast to celebrate Twenty-Five Years of Flirt FM
By Conor Brummell @ConorBrummell You heard that right- Flirt Fm turns 25 on Monday the 28th of September. The NUI Galway campus and community radio station has faced a tough year- among other things, the Coronavirus pandemic has meant that the Flirt Fm team has been unable to access their studios since the nationwide lockdown in March. Nevertheless, the station will … [Read more...] about Sound of Silver: Twenty-Five-hour broadcast to celebrate Twenty-Five Years of Flirt FM
Opinion: Easter Eggs – are they really that bad for you?
By Alice O’ Donnell You know Easter is approaching when supermarket isles are groaning under a mountain of chocolate eggs. For those who observe Lent, Easter Sunday is the long-awaited day when you can finally eat those forbidden treats you’ve been stashing away for the past 40 days. For those who aren’t religious, Easter marks a day where you can sit with family, relax and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Easter Eggs – are they really that bad for you?
The True Cost documentary review
By Ameya Godse Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most prominent figures of the 20th century once quoted, “There is sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for mans’ greed.” It’s truly amazing how far sighted his vision was, for the essence of this quote is sadly the way in which nearly everything functions around us. Today, the global apparel industry is nearly a $3 … [Read more...] about The True Cost documentary review
Opinion: New regulations for Aer Lingus uniform
By Ciara Brennan Aer Lingus has confirmed that their female cabin crew are no longer obliged to wear skirts or makeup as part of their uniform. These changes were brought to the public’s attention last month, in a report by The Irish Times. Aer Lingus is still in the process of completing the new guidelines, but the new uniform designs are already being produced by Irish … [Read more...] about Opinion: New regulations for Aer Lingus uniform