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Have you ever wondered how good knowledge about Ireland is around the world? I decided to ask a few people from different countries what they know about Ireland, to see how stereotyped their image of the country is. Stereotypes and clichés are everywhere when it comes to what we think about a country. All […]
by Laurine Tiran
Of all the artistic evolutions to occur among American singer-songwriters over the past half decade, Lana Del Rey’s evolution is definitely among the most intriguing. From updating her hip hop inflected sound on 2017’s Lust for Life (in a callback to her sophomore album Born to Die) to shifting towards the psych-influenced soft rock and […]
by Adam Gibbons
Food provides the world with one of the only ways to universally communicate. Location and culture play a large part in how one views food and the importance it has in your life. We have all had those moments where something we smell reminds us of our childhood. Food can propel you to another time, […]
by Meladi Brewer
Universal Studios Japan have opened the gates to the much anticipated Super Nintendo World in Osaka. Following the alleviation of major covid-19 restrictions in Osaka, Super Nintendo World opened to the public on 18 March and beloved childhood characters are set to raise the people’s spirits after lockdown. Why Are Esports So Popular? A reaction […]
by Emma Monaghan
It was once the dominant and only language of Ireland. Even today, Irish is taught in schools. After that, it is hardly used anymore, but there is a turnaround. “It was once the predominant and only language in Ireland,” says Rónán Ó Domhnaill. He is chairman of An Coimisinéir Teanga, an organisation dedicated to protecting […]
by Pauline Stahl
Many of us are frustrated with the progress of sustainability in our lives, and we grow concerned about landfill wastage and pollution. Many of us have not been able to use our keep cups in our local cafes and we notice a lot of plastic used around us. “Due to waste mismanagement, one-third of […]
by Alison Law
Like any disease, Alzheimer’s affects different people differently and there are numerous diagnoses depending on neurological factors. According to the Alzheimer’s Society: “Dementia is the name for a set of symptoms that includes memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Dementia develops when the brain is damaged by diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s […]
by KathyAnn Murphy
Following the release of the forgettable Changes, widely regarded as Justin Bieber’s weakest album to date, Justice is another in a slew of albums completed during the pandemic period. However, the album (like its predecessor) has been mired in controversy. This is especially so with Bieber being sent a cease-and-desist notice by French electronic duo […]
by Adam Gibbons
Toddlers who frequently play on tablets or phones are at a higher risk of problems such as hyperactivity, poor concentration and friendship issues, a new study suggests. How to stay off your phone during lockdown The trouble with toddlers and touchscreens Researchers from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare said that increased screen time […]
by Erica Carter