The Realities of Travelling on a Budget
by Sarah Donoghue
Travelling is seen as a rite of passage for college students, however, travelling on a budget is a lot less glamourous than the magazines would have you believe. Despite this, my chea...
The ultimate Irish winter fashion guide
By Niamh Dobbs
Winter is coming and you know what that means for us folks in Ireland, freezing cold temperatures and catastrophic weather. However, do not let that stop ...
Daisy Jones & The Six: The Hottest New ‘Retro’ Rock Band
by Ruth Cawley
*Spoilers included!*
How can a band be both new and retro at the same time? Daisy Jones & The Six manages to be simultaneously fresh and nostalgic by following the story of a fictional...
A guide to saving with the Dunnes Stores App
by Caitríona Ní Chonaill
Are you a student looking to save some money as you start the new semester? Look no further than the Dunnes Stores App! Here, I’ll walk you through how to set up the app and the ben...
We’re looking for brand ambassadors – and we want you!
Are you a college student based in Dublin, Galway, Cork or Limerick? Are you chatty, outgoing, bubbly, and looking for some easy part-time work? We want to talk to you!
We will be bringing our Goodie Ba...
Meet the girl band taking Ireland by storm: Florence Road
By Sarah Donoghue
Many fans of The Academic are well acquainted with the Irish girl group Florence Road. The group, comprised of four sixth year students, has become The Academic's regular s...
Arctic Monkeys announce new dates in Ireland for end of 2023 tour
If you were one of those disappointed by the cancellation of the Arctic Monkey’s dates earlier this year, rejoyce! The band have announced 4 new dates at the end of their tour in Dublin and Belfast, joined by ...
5 Worries to Overcome When Learning To Drive
By Caitríona Ní Chonaill
Are you learning to drive and finding it to be a scary and difficult experience? Same. Not everyone has the same skillset to be able to pick up driving at the same time, and not eve...
Taylor Swift Announces 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
by Caitríona Ní Chonaill
Swifties listen up! Taylor Swift announced the release of her new album, a rerelease of her 1989 album.
After much speculation on part of the fans, Swift announced at her last E...
Swiftie Ticket Mania: Europe Edition
by Emma Rouine
After the announcement of the European leg of the Eras tour, fans' excitement was soon overshadowed. This was due to the impending fear of the Ticketmaster sales. The ticket handling of Swift...