Tips to avoid procrastination

Take breaks In secondary school I had a tendency to cram and work for hours in a row without stopping, which quickly led to either intense burnout or long periods of stress-induced procrastination. The adv...

A guide to Dublin’s best cafes

Dublin has a fantastic collection of eclectic cafes, whether you're in need of a cosy study spot, a pick-me-up coffee or a snack between lectures. Here are some of the best places I've discovered in my four ye...

Small Businesses to Support this Black Friday

Black Friday is fast approaching, and we all do love a good shopping spree. This year, why not support some smaller Irish businesses? I've put together a list of some of my favourite Irish shops - whether you'...

The best Christmas events in Dublin this year

Stock up on tinsel, put up those trees and start planning your presents, because December (and, by extension, Christmas) is coming! We’ve compiled a list of some of the most exciting festive events coming up i...

Eve Belle: Interview

I sat down with musician Eve Belle to chat about her upcoming tour, her debut album and the challenges of balancing making music and student life. Tell us a bit about yourself and your music! My name is...

Dune – Review

Upon hearing that an adaptation of Dune was in the works, the diligent English student in me attempted to read Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel. I gave up fairly quickly due to the heavy world - building, one of the...

Ranking Irish Politicians’ TikTok Accounts

Irish politicians have caused a frenzy on TikTok over the last year - some of the videos published have ranged from the slightly embarrassing to the downright heinous. It begs the question, should TDs be legal...

No-Nonsense Student Recipes

I was given many student cookbooks when I first went to college and, to my dismay, found them secretly very complicated. For those who may want to branch out from pesto pasta, I’ve collected a few tried and te...

Government Announces Plan to Improve Irish Nightlife

Student nights out are soon to be back and better than ever! Earlier this week Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, published a Night Time economy report includ...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Charity Shopping

Charity shops and their sustainable treasures have exploded in popularity over the last while. For those who want to be the best-dressed while on a budget, here are some tips and tricks to help you find the pe...