Exam hacks to help you study better
In case you're not familiar with the term Life hack, it basically refers to a really creative, quirky solution to the little problems in life. And they're almost never used by anyone. Here's one example:
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Student Recipes: How to Poach an Egg
There are a number of ways to poach an egg; create a whirlpool in your pot, silicon moulds, even actual pans created specifically for the purpose, but we find this method is our favourite. Its success is to u...
90% of Irish claim to have never had an STI, despite only 39% getting tested
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections transmitted through sexual contact with other infected persons. They are caused by viruses & bacteria and lead to diseases such as gonorrhoea (formerly,...
Couple’s Halloween Costumes
Despite the fact that some parts of the country have already witnessed Christmas decorations going up, we mustn't forget that Halloween is just around the corner. When it comes to Halloween, many of u...
Student Recipes: Honey Soy & Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and easy healthy dinner. Can be eaten cold the next if kept in an airtight container in the fridge.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
• 450g egg noodles
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sunflower oil
• 4 chicken b...
Feeling a bit down? You’re not alone
Beginning or being an older student can raise questions of loneliness and anxiety in college. The environment in which you study, socialise and succeed is peppered with obstacles you had avoided until now. Poun...
Budget “has massively failed students”
Following the Government’s announcements of education measures as part of Budget 2016, Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Deputy Jonathan O’Brien said that it has massively failed students currently struggling to...
The Dating App Trap
“Whenever I go to a new place and need an easy hook up for the night, I swipe right to everyone on tinder and hope that one of them is coming out that night.” said a friend of mine when asked about how she uses...
So your friend has a new fella
So, you’re back. Last year was a blast, this year’s going to be better. Freshers’ week always throws up surprises and there’s promotions on in every bar, on every corner. Accommodation’s sorted— bunking in with...
IT Carlow announces new Wexford Campus
Dr Patricia Mulcahy, President of Institute of Technology Carlow, has welcomed the announcement today by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin of approval to acquire a new site for the Insti...