UCD AC MEMBERS GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Making headlines has become the norm for Donegal native Mark English, healing and he did just that after helping his Irish team mates to a world record breaking time in…
The Interview: Was it worth the hype?
Shortly before Christmas Sony Entertainment caused massive controversy with the new James Franco and Seth Rogan collaboration, check The Interview. The premise of the film revolves around an American talk…
UCD SWIMMING TEAM MAKE A SPLASH IN SWEDEN
Shani Stallard Sports Contributor and Ad Astra Swimmer Last weekend the UCD Swimming Team’s first squad travelled to Uppsala in Sweden to compete in the first leg of the Swedish…
Introducing, the Wordsmith’s Apprentice
An aspiring novelist invites us into his world to gain some insight on his own writing expedition. This is his story. Nine months ago I embarked on the most arduous…
The perfect break-up albums for Valentines Day
Are you one of the masses that come this Valentines Day will be insisting that Valentines Day is just an excuse for the card and flower companies to bleed some…
Fringe Appeal – Things to Know about Getting a Fringe
We all know the drill: you’re flicking through Elle Magazine or scrolling through Instagram and the swishy locks of your favourite celebrity catch your eye. You’ve been contemplating a change…
Seventies Chic on the High Street
One major trend noted on the catwalks for Spring/Summer 2015 was the revival of retro Seventies style, illness with Etro, advice Gucci and Roberto Cavalli all embracing the trend with…
€60m student residential development in the works for Dorset Street
A UK based firm are seeking approval for a €60m residential development intended for student accommodation situated on Dorset Street. After achieving ownership of the vacant property, the company, known…
Shortage in college places imminent says new report
A dramatic shortage of college places is set to affect the academic future of applicants unless urgent action is taken. The launch of a new report investigating higher-education funding has…
Back to College Blues
Be it inertia after the long break, treat exam results and the suddenly looming deadlines the first few weeks back can sometimes leave us feeling a bit blue. What better…
Uptown Special Review
Fresh off the back of his innovative TED talk, there avid audiophile and super producer, site Mark Ronson teams up with fellow producer, cialis Jeff Bhasker (Jay Z, Fun, Kanye…
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy gets personal
Sometimes (lazily) described as “the American Radiohead”, ambulance Wilco has quietly been one of the best bands of the past fifteen years or so. Led by singer-guitarist Jeff Tweedy, their…