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Feb 53 min read

Life after graduation

University life offers an unparalleled experience. It's a realm of newfound freedom, away from the familiar confines of home. The absence of

Simone Rocha: A Celebration of Jean Paul Gaultier

LeviKaye

Feb 43 min read

Fashion

Simone Rocha: A Celebration of Jean Paul Gaultier

There's nothing more exciting in fashion than a debut, and whilst it could be said that a debut during Paris Haute Couture Week is the pinna

Mental vs Physical Pain: What hurts most?

Imogen Hua-Zou

Jan 318 min read

Health & Lifestyle

Mental vs Physical Pain: What hurts most?

When I look back on my life there is one word which comes to mind. Pain.

Israel-Gaza: Ireland's Sympathy Tests Europe's Moral Cowardice

Luca Melis

Jan 299 min read

Social issues

Israel-Gaza: Ireland's Sympathy Tests Europe's Moral Cowardice

Edited by Madison Challis On a cold, sharp evening in late November, a small independent art gallery in Galway city held a poignant event...

Lana Del Rey X Skims: the power of excellent marketing

Charlotte Lewis

Jan 202 min read

Fashion

Lana Del Rey X Skims: the power of excellent marketing

The Kardashians are synonymous with savvy marketing; Kris Jenner has masterfully crafted an empire for her children through good PR . Howeve

LeviKaye

Jan 195 min read

Fashion

Paris Haute Couture Week: Ones to watch

The first Haute Couture fashion week of 2024 is fast approaching. From January 22nd through to January 25th, Paris will set the stage wit

One Year Gone: Remembering Vivienne Westwood

Holly McPhee

Dec 31, 20236 min read

Fashion

One Year Gone: Remembering Vivienne Westwood

Its been one year since the passing of Dame Vivienne Westwood, one of the UK’s most notable fashion designers. Westwood's career spanned...

"Klaus": A Modern Cinematic Gift to Unwrap this Christmas

Madison Challis

Dec 23, 20233 min read

"Klaus": A Modern Cinematic Gift to Unwrap this Christmas

In Netflix's 2019 animated film Klaus, we witness a reimagining of the beloved story of Father Christmas. Directed by Sergio Pablos, this...

It's 2023 and Body Shaming Persists : The internet's disgraceful commentary on Jorja Smith's body

Georgia Burns

Dec 19, 20232 min read

Social issues

It's 2023 and Body Shaming Persists : The internet's disgraceful commentary on Jorja Smith's body

Body shaming is a persistent and deeply concerning issue that continues to invade society despite many attempts to foster body positivity an

Elliot Carpenter

Dec 18, 20232 min read

Health & Lifestyle

Christmas: An Event Planner’s Nightmare

Back in the good old days, when Christmas was a magical season of joy and family time. Regretfully, we’re no longer six years old.

The Dublin Riots: Ireland’s Emboldened Far-right have bared their ugly, violent heads

Luca Melis

Dec 17, 20238 min read

Politics

The Dublin Riots: Ireland’s Emboldened Far-right have bared their ugly, violent heads

November 22nd, 2023. All things considered, it had been a relatively quiet year for Ireland in the international news cycle. The majority of

Is it a Wonderful Life ? The Significance of Self and Community in Frank Capra’s 1946 film

Madison Challis

Dec 14, 20233 min read

Social issues

Is it a Wonderful Life ? The Significance of Self and Community in Frank Capra’s 1946 film

It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Frank Capra and released in 1946, has earned its place as a cherished holiday classic. Beneath its heart

Female Helpers: What does the feminisation of AI say about modern gender roles?

Katie Coxall

Dec 13, 20233 min read

Social issues

Female Helpers: What does the feminisation of AI say about modern gender roles?

Then came Amazon’s ‘Alexa’ and Microsoft’s ‘Cortana’. With the swift use of an activation term said aloud by the user (sometimes the program

WHERING App : The intersection of Fashion and Technology

LeviKaye

Dec 6, 20234 min read

Business & Finance

WHERING App : The intersection of Fashion and Technology

But how does it work? Let's explore how this modern-day Barbie dress-up alternative can save those last-minute fit panics, and plan out week

Saltburn Review: A mirage of surface-level beauty

Laurence B-M

Nov 28, 20234 min read

Social issues

Saltburn Review: A mirage of surface-level beauty

Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn is a confused attempt at a The Talented Mr Ripley style story, despite its surface-level beauty.

It’s the Nightmare Before Christmas! A deep dive into Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Madison Challis

Nov 27, 20233 min read

Film, TV & Books

It’s the Nightmare Before Christmas! A deep dive into Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Tim Burton, has become a beloved classic for its unique blend of dark whimsy and heartfel

Lily Bell

Nov 24, 20233 min read

Social issues

The Winter Food Bank Crisis

As the days get shorter and the afternoons darker, many enjoy this time to socialise with friends, go on nights out and celebrate the countd

Jessica Hough

Nov 22, 20234 min read

Health & Lifestyle

Autumn/Winter 2023 fashion trends

As we enter November, the crisp, cold air foreshadows the winter to come and waves goodbye to the haze of leaves still falling from the tree

seanmxrph

Nov 19, 202313 min read

Social issues

The Irish Diaspora: A People in Exile

Dedicated to my friends and their friends who left home for the year and are yet to come back.

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