Ellen Desmond discusses the latest stream of worrying tweets from J. K. Rowling, as she continues to slaughter the Harry Potter series by outright refusing to let it die. At first, it was appreciated. The books had all been published, the films had had their final moment, but no one was quite ready to say goodbye to Hogwarts. J. K. Rowling began to tweet tidbits … Continue reading Mild Concerns For J.K. Rowling
Eoin McSweeney debunks the theory that the US is the greatest country in the world What makes America the greatest country in the world? In a brilliant speech, Jeff Daniels, or more accurately his character, Will McAvoy, tears this question to shreds at the beginning of The Newsroom. “There is absolutely no evidence to support the statement that we’re the greatest country in the world. … Continue reading The American Dream
Leah Driscoll lays out the reasons to take the mic off Meghan Trainor I wasn’t always aware of how much I disliked Meghan Trainor. Until recently, she was just a slightly larger-sized version of most female artists, who was responsible for irritating but catchy music. Sure, I had heard about the whole skinny-shaming controversy regarding All About that Bass, where she calls thinner girls “skinny … Continue reading The Roast of Meghan Trainor
In 1983, the 8th amendment of the Irish constitution placed a ban on abortion in Ireland. Last week, the 4th annual March for Choice took place. We posed the question to two students: should Ireland repeal the 8th amendment? Eoghan Scott and Fiona Larkin go head to head representing each side of the debate. No Fiona Larkin argues that protecting the life of the … Continue reading Should Ireland repeal the 8th amendment? Students have their say: Yes versus No
Maria Hennigan explains why it’s not just all fun and Starbucks “What the …?” my girlfriend yells as she steers us through traffic on Patrick Street. “When did this get here?” Her tone is disgusted; I prepare for the worst. She is pointing at the shop fronts but I can’t see anything out of order. “What?” I ask. “Another Starbucks!” And now I see … Continue reading The Starbucks Invasion
Orla Ahern discusses why it’s best to unfollow trends and start looking at your own style (Hint: It can lead to total personal success.) “Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.” – Oscar Wilde. For many, fashion, as a point of authority, has no great influence in day-to-day life or general aspirations. For others, fashion … Continue reading Never Go Out Of Style
Leah Driscoll asks if America is being trumped We all know him as the only man other than Lord Alan Sugar who is allowed to fire people for public entertainment on his hit reality TV show The Apprentice. Coming in at 30 on the Forbes’ 2013 Celebrity Rich List, he is a Trump of all trades, acting as an international real estate mogul, owner … Continue reading Donald Trump: Champ or Chump
