The Beauty Spot: Men’s Skincare and Make-up
From Guido to guy-liner, prescription Julie Kirwan takes on the tough topic of make-up for men Primping, preening, and pouting. Strangely enough, I’m not talking about women. When we think…
News in Brief
New PhD Programme for Science Graduates Molecular Medicine Ireland, along with its academic partners UCD, TCD, NUIG and UCC, have launched a new PhD programme with the aim of “preparing…
Just where is the Happiest Place on Earth?
Alissa Karpick examines the differences between Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris What is the Disney experience? Disney is a sum of many factors; whether it’s meeting your favourite character,…
The importance of being earnest
Leinster 24 – 19 Munster It was a game of penalties, troche penalties which ultimately won the game for Leinster but the ones who really lost out were the spectators.…
More it is more than just a goal
This time last week not many of us would have heard of Doncaster Rovers’ Billy Sharp. However, in the past week, tributes and messages of support have poured in for…
The Positive Side to Piracy
Lisa Gorry investigates the other side to illegal downloading “If you look at the likes of the early Motown records, artists never made money on their records, even if they…
It’s not easy being green
Dawn Lonergan investigates environmentalism in UCD “the general consensus about the environment in UCD is bleak” “UCD is currently in the process of taking steps towards improving its clandestine environmentalism”…
Broguemance
Ciara Louise Murphy takes a look at the love affair we have with shoes and their vintage past. Coming in every colour, generic style and design imaginable it’s not hard…
Event Guide 8/11/11
This week is the last chance to see the world premiere adaptation of Hugo Hamilton’s 2003 memoir Speckled People. Lauded for not being of the typical cliché ridden Frank McCourt…
Still Standing
Amy Eustace gives a blow by blow account of UCD’s League of Ireland campaign. The Premier Division play-off took place last week, and it’s striking to think that any other…
Frugal Ways to Spice up Your Wardrobe
With student pockets being pinched, Emma Nolan reveals how you can revitalize your old outfits. As a poor student with a shopping habit, I have to make my purchases go…
Radical transformation
Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn speaks to Conor McKenna regarding his plans for reform, generic university rankings and the student contribution Labour stepped into government with a number of promises…