Intimate Relationship Abuse: Supporting Victims

By Maeve O’Keeffe Following recent allegations of rape and sexual assault, Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood is under investigation and has been suspended from the club. Videos and images which were shared by the victim on social media gave a stark depiction of intimate relationship abuse, with photographs of the victim’s bruised body and a recording…

Sex and the City in 2022

By Maeve O’Keeffe And Just Like That, the highly anticipated reboot of HBO’s Sex and the City has recently concluded. The series had a lukewarm reception, with many fans of the original show disappointed that Kim Cattrall’s hilariously salacious character Samantha did not return for the spin off. The hype around And Just Like That…

Interview with Professor Louise Crowley, on her Work in Developing and Expanding Bystander Intervention.

Maeve O’Keeffe (MOK): The murder of Ashling Murphy has been described as a watershed moment in prompting discussions about violence against women. How can we collectively ensure that this tragic event is a catalyst for change, and not just a news story that dies away after a couple of weeks? Louise Crowley (LC): Historically, that…

Re-evaluating January Preoccupations with Health and Fitness – Comments from BodyWhys

By Maeve O’Keeffe Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of eating disorders and may be triggering for some readers. If you feel that you will be triggered, please refrain from reading this article.  A list of supports is mentioned at the end of this article.  Though I relish cracking open a new diary, its blankness…

Bystander Intervention – A Campus Wide New Year’s Resolution

By Maeve O’Keeffe As the new semester begins, you might feel motivated to ‘hit the ground running’ with college work. One new year’s resolution definitely worth your time before your academic timetable gets too hectic is the participation in the Bystander Intervention programme. The time and effort needed to complete bystander intervention training is minimal,…

Addressing Toxic Attitudes towards Successful Young Women 

By Maeve O’Keeffe  On Friday the 15th of November, Britney Spears fans and advocates of the #FreeBritney  movement rejoiced, as her 13-year long conservatorship was terminated. Spears was placed  under conservatorship after what can only be described as an incessant paparazzi pursuit that  contributed to her mental health difficulties and erratic behaviour. The New York…