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After over a hundred days of the most recent lockdown restrictions, we now get a taste of what it will be like once the Level 5 limits are lifted. For certain people, the reduced constraints will be enough to accommodate their mental and emotional needs for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, these eased restrictions alone are […]
by Sean Barrett
Over the last decade, “user experience” (UX) has become a buzzword in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) and interaction design. User Experience is everything that involves the way any user interacts with the world around them. In UX, all stages of the customer’s interaction with the brand are considered, from the first “encounter”, to […]
by Marina Barboza
To continue building “The Soundtrack of your Life”, I asked people which song they linked to various situations, because most of us like to live life like we’re in a movie: with a good soundtrack. Read here The Soundtrack of your Life, Part 1: a song to survive a pandemic Read here The Soundtrack […]
by Laurine Tiran
Theatres across the globe have been gathering dust over the past year, and bar a few online streams, the majority of small scale theatres have taken a hit financially. This has led to numerous closures. Not only has this had a grave affect on the businesses that run these theatres, but also on everyone who […]
by KathyAnn Murphy
The influencer world is full of glam and the latest fashion trends. As fun and enjoyable as fashion is, the promotion of fast fashion (cheap affordable mass produced fashion that follows trends, with new collections out very frequently) is more harmful than we think. Throughout the pandemic we have spent more time on our phones […]
by Alison Law
College isn’t what it used to be anymore as students are finding it harder to stay motivated during the pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in Irish colleges and universities closing and continuing learning online from home. Students all over the country have mixed opinions about the new online system. Some agree, some disagree. Social […]
by Leonardo Parada Borda
The music video for “Steal” by Kinney premiered on 14 April and it is available on all major platforms. “Steal” was the first song written for Kinney’s album So Glad You Exist, initially released in 2020. This brand new clip could be considered a new colour on the sonic canvas of the record, and further […]
by Aron Debreceni
On the internet you’ve probably heard about fandoms that have become real online communities. These communities, like any other, have good and bad aspects, so joining one could be both the best and the worst decision you ever make. “Fandom” is a common word nowadays; used by many people and spread on almost every […]
by Laurine Tiran
Amidst a raging pandemic, Ireland took up its seat as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2021-2022 term on 1 January 2021. Four months on, where are we today and what is next? The 15-member UN Security Council is the most powerful body in the UN system. In terms […]
by Sonia