By Marie Coady Why do people pay good money to watch UFC matches when our preeminent female rappers are providing better entertainment for free? Months of tension between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B culminated in Cardi throwing a shoe at Nicki at a New York Fashion Week party on September 8. This is surely the most iconic podiatric attack since that Iraqi journalist lobbed his … [Read more...] about Cardi B and Nicki Minaj clash at New York Fashion Week
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Opinion: Why the half-hearted “sugar tax” leaves a bitter taste
By Marie Coady The government’s tax on sugar-sweetened drinks is bringing in a lot of the sweet stuff. According to the Irish Independent, the tax made €4.7 million for the Exchequer in the months of May and June after its introduction earlier this year, over €2 million a month. It is of course impossible at such an early stage to say if the tax has been successful or … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why the half-hearted “sugar tax” leaves a bitter taste
How to become a top blogger according to NUI Galway alumnus Cinnamon Soul
By Marie Coady Blogging has morphed from a hobby you’d use to flesh out your C.V. into a genuine career path. You can’t walk into Easons without coming across a cookbook or essay collection written by someone who made their name through Tumblr, Wordpress, Instagram or YouTube. Internet personalities are more likely than ever to be seen on talk shows or on the pages of glossy … [Read more...] about How to become a top blogger according to NUI Galway alumnus Cinnamon Soul
Entry points go up for many courses as NUI Galway continues to grow in popularity
By Marie Coady With nearly 3,500 people anticipated to enrol as first year undergraduates this September, NUI Galway continues to grow in popularity as indicated by first round CAO points rising across the board. As not all students have registered yet, it is too early to give an exact figure for first year enrolments. However, a representative from the admissions … [Read more...] about Entry points go up for many courses as NUI Galway continues to grow in popularity
From Gdynia to Galway: SIN meets singer-songwriter Agu
Growing up in a generation where many refuse to answer the door without a warning text, it’s pleasantly surprising when Polish-born musician Agu rejects a café meeting in favour of a fireside tête-à-tête. I’ll soon find out she’s no stranger to playing MC; she used to host live music in her living room to promote local artists. Bear in mind that hers is a standard suburban … [Read more...] about From Gdynia to Galway: SIN meets singer-songwriter Agu