Oxygen’s Pride Book Bingo
Whether you're out and proud, in the closet and still trying to figure things out or looking to educate yourself on LGBTQ+ culture, the library is open this Pride month and we at Oxygen are here to show you th...
Ireland’s lost learners: A mature student explains her struggles of pursuing university later in life
Jane* is in her first year of her Ancient Classics degree at Maynooth University. Her desk looks chaotic, but she has a working system and favourite lecturers and those that she will rant about for 20 minutes...
Six ways to overcome emotional intimacy issues
It’s important to have emotional intimacy in a healthy relationship. It brings couples together, promotes romantic friendships and builds trust between partners. It can be scary letting someone into your life,...
Did I ask for your opinion? – Routines
Dear Eli, I’ve finished Animal Crossing. Now what? – Ronan
Hi Ronan,
First of: Congratulations, I hope those 50-ish hours of gameplay served as a helpful and entertaining distraction to the bleak landsca...
Did I ask for your opinion? – Alone time
Dear Eli, I get that we have to self-isolate for the greater good, really I do. But my family seem to feel that because we’re cut off from the rest of the world, we must spend every waking moment together, and...
Did I ask for your opinion? – Dating in self-isolation
Dear Eli, I was chatting to this cute guy before everything went into lockdown, but we’ve kept in contact on and off, the problem is I don’t know if I want to take it to the next level. What should I do? - Sam...
Tips on exploring after college
Heading towards the end of the university and approaching towards graduation is certainly a situation which students find the most concerning. With endless talks that everyone hears about careers and future en...
Students lead – others follow
Throughout history, social and political change has been consistently driven by a new educated class of students who, through their studies and experiences, recognise the failures of the generation before them...
Self-reflection through social media
During these uncertain times, self-isolation offers us the chance to meditate and self-reflect on our journey through life, without external forces dictating what version of ourselves we present to the world.
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Tips to Avoid The Negative Effects of Trauma on Sleep
Stress from any traumatic event can cause different problems associated with sleep. When your body is being overstimulated, the brain is flooded with neurochemicals like adrenaline which will constantly try to...