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I want to preface this by saying I don’t belong to the group of pretentious academics that don’t like Rupi Kaur because her poetry is too simplistic or mainstream. I recognize her talent in making poetry popular in the 21st century and needless to say I bought a copy of …
Well, well, well. It’s that time of the year again. Valentine’s Day. Every broke student’s nightmare, especially if they’re in a relationship. It can be a time of loneliness, stress, and well… unnecessary pressure. Here are six things that can make your Valentine’s Day easier. Make a playlist – whether …
As the opening date of submissions for the 2023 SMEDIAs is rapidly approaching, we’re changing the format in which you submit your articles. We are no longer accepting PDFs. We ask that either, include a link to the article online or you include a link to the Google Doc of …
The patriarchy permeates every aspect of life, and film and media are no exception. With the second wave of feminism, came feminist critique of our institutions and culture. Feminist theorists coined the term ‘female gaze’ in response to Laura Mulvey’s article on the male gaze in the 1954 Hitchcock film …
Adapting a beloved piece of culture with a large following, less than a decade after its last episode premiered is inevitably going to raise a few eyebrows. The producers, directors and cast of the show are most likely not going to be given the benefit of the doubt and will …
Whether you want to save some money, shop more ethically or just become a fashion girlie, thrifting is the way to go. While thrift stores have existed for decades, only recently has the stigma of shopping at these stores been reduced. The process and rate of manufacturing clothes that fast …
I am currently being snowed under by assignments and exams that I was only made aware of a week before they happen. I never thought that I would miss Irish bureaucracy but after my third letter from the CAF (student housing assistance) informing me that my documents are STILL not …
Let me ‘normalise’ something for you. Mental Health TikTok is triggering, spreads misinformation, and dilutes the legitimacy of diagnoses and symptoms. At first, it was incredible, to see a such platform being used to discuss mental illness and mental health. There were people talking about things I experienced on a …
A smile is universal. When confronted by German ticket inspectors, make your eyes wide and fill with tears and plead complete ignorance. Walk to the top of the steps even though you don’t want to because the view will be worth it. For the Halloween break, the Strasbourgers decided that …
After almost a year of keeping us guessing, Elon Musk finally took over Twitter and became the company’s chief executive officer. This marks the fourth company where he holds this position. You’d be forgiven for wondering what CEOs actually do all day if one man can ‘run’ four large companies …
Keeping happy, healthy, and sane in college is a much tougher job than you might think. Life is busy, and keeping on top of everything can be exhausting when you’re not sure where to begin. Looking after your mental and physical health is key. Try these eight different ways to …
Welcome to college, home of students who love to drink, party, and have sex, as typical as it sounds. You hear of the saying, ‘sex, drugs, and rock’n’roll’, but have you heard the saying, ‘sex, drugs, and showing up late to your lectures’? Here’s everything you need to know about …
I know concerts are one of my favourite places on earth – you’re surrounded by people who enjoy the same music as you, watching an artist perform their songs, being able to forget about reality for a few hours. And with the number of tours being announced, it’s important to …
Amongst talks of spitting at its Venetian premiere, onset feuds, and the most troubled post-production history known to man, Don’t Worry Darling had quite a lot to be, well, worried about. The second directorial feature from Olivia Wilde (the first being the widely well-received Booksmart (2019)) has been marred with …
It is now October and life is slowly beginning to make sense here. In a way, time has seemed simultaneously so fast and so slow. It is only October, but I have submitted my first assignment, my parents are visiting in a couple of weeks and for the most part, …
All applications for this category are open on March 1st, 2023. Awarded to the student(s) who presented the best student podcast. The show can be on a topic of your choosing i.e. Sport, current affairs, culture, business, technology etc. but the podcast must adhere to the guidelines below. Submit one …
All applications for this category are open on March 1st, 2023. This award is open to students who have managed to get their work published in the national media during the academic year. Submit one to three articles published in national media since February 2022. We would prefer you to include a …
All applications for this category are open on March 1st, 2023. This is awarded to the finest writer of features with a particularly satirical slant and distinctly humourous tone. Imagination and wit are key. Submit three articles published in student media since February 2022. We would prefer you to include …
All applications for this category are open on March 1st, 2023. Awarded to one publication produced either as a once-off (e.g. rag mag) or regular publication. Open to any college magazine. Submit three links to three issues (except in cases where the publication is a once-off) published since February 2022. …
Applications are open from March 1st, 2023. Awarded to one individual for an outstanding sample of photography produced since February 2022. The judges will be looking for excellence in composition, subject matter and startling images. This category should not be confused with News Photographer of the Year. The work should …
All applications for this category are open on March 1st, 2023. Awarded to the photographer who best captures news events and current affairs on camera, produced since February 2022. The work should either have been published in the student press OR be the work of a full-time student, in which case …
All applications for this category are open on March 1st, 2023. NB: Can also apply as a duo or group of DJs. Awarded to the student(s) who present the best music show broadcast on student radio. The show may also include chat and/or interviews, but some element of music is …
All applications for this category are open on March 1st, 2023. Awarded to the best radio production covering news and current affairs. This can include news broadcasts, panel discussions, interviews and other news and current affairs related shows. Must be produced expressly for broadcast on student radio. Submit one episode, …
All applications for this category are open on March 1st, 2023. Awarded to the best radio production covering the arts, culture and entertainment. This can include magazine shows, comedy programmes, drama, non-news documentaries, arts coverage, interviews and all other arts, culture and entertainment shows. Must be produced expressly for broadcast …
Awarded to the photographer who best captures Sports shot on camera, produced since February 2022. The work should either have been published in the student press OR be the work of a full-time student, in which case the work can be unpublished, but of publishable quality. This should not be …
Here at Oxygen, we are delighted to partner with Goss.ie again, who will be sponsoring the Features Writer of the Year – Arts and Pop Culture Award at this year’s ceremony. Goss.ie is Ireland’s leading entertainment news website. Started by Alexandra Ryan in 2014, Goss.ie is a breaking news website, covering the …
All applications for this category are open on March 1st, 2023. Awarded to the best student features writer of the year writing about the arts or pop culture. Judges will be looking for entertaining, stylish, authoritative criticism, which offers a fresh, illuminating view of performance, film, album or popular cultural …
Attention students! The opening date for applications for the ‘Short Story of the Year’ award at this National Student Media Awards is quickly approaching! This award is given to the most original, well-written work of short fiction. Applications can include published or unpublished material. Every applicant is however restricted to …