Next time you’re in Havana’s, or Voodoo or wherever you go, imagine this: instead of being in the club by ten-o-clock you’re only starting to get ready for pre-drinks, putting on your shirt, applying your lipstick, cracking open your double-naggin for your first drink. Instead of racing to town to guarantee entry before a stupidly…
We’re often told, mainly by American politicians, that America is the greatest democracy in the world. It’s very easy to see why they think that. Aside from their narcissism, the US is, in fact, a fantastic county. The individual rights afforded to its citizens are second to none, and the American people have been great…
On March 6th, RTÉ published an investigative piece detailing the exponential rise in the percentage of the population that is prescribed antidepressant medication. Conn Corrigan reported that from 2012 to 2017, the prescription of dosages rose by 28% with a yearly average of 31,000. Deriving information from a 2016 study by the Institute for Health…
On the 26th of February 2019, Brendan Rodgers turned his back on Celtic FC and Scottish football for a new job down south with Leicester City FC on a three year deal. The Foxes are currently sitting 11th in the English Premier League following a series of defeats which lead to Claude Puel’s sacking. Rodgers…
As the curtain comes down on another successful season for Cork City FC, we can look back on the positives of a very consistent campaign which included finishing runner up in both the league and the cup. It is very convenient for people to criticise and point out what went wrong for City this season,…
We posted our annual #UCCVotes straw poll on Saturday the second of March, two days before polls were due to open on a number of satellite campuses. Last year our straw poll, with a sample size of over 400, correctly predicted all but one result (Oifigeach Gaeilge). Due to the limitations of Google Forms, we had…
Stormi turned 1! Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott’s daughter Stormi just turned one, and her birthday party was beyond extravagant. Guests entered ‘Stormiland’ through a giant inflatable Stormi face and were treated to all kinds of Stormi themed snacks. The party had theme park-like rides, a gift shop, a magical rainbow forest, and Stormi’s favourite…
Each year the fashion world sees two ‘Fashion Months,’ one beginning in February, and another in September, each lasting four weeks, showcasing designers’ latest collections in the fashion capitals of the world, namely; New York, London, Milan and Paris (in that exact order). In February, designers showcase their Autumn/Winter collections, while in September designers debut…
On the morning of Saturday the 2nd of February, UCC societies were made aware via e-mail of the sudden passing of UCC student Shayan Nasser. Shayan was active in student media, and was a committee member of both the UCC Journalism Society, and the UCC Music Society. He was also a writer for the University…
Aries: You’ll be getting rammed someday this week; make sure the left-over take-away burrito is off the bed. Taurus: You’ll have the best shit of your life on Thursday. Pity it’ll be coming out the wrong end while you’re having dinner with your supervisor. Gemini: Christ. Cancer: Your friends are leaving you this week, solely…