History was made last week in Cairo, Egypt, where the long-standing dream of Republicans all around the island finally came true. While on a diplomatic mission to the northern African state, a prominent politician stumbled upon the long-lost 6 counties of Ulster. The discovery was made following a series of daring capers & escapades deemed…
Top scientists have revealed this week that they’re still not entirely sure where that tin of tuna in your press came from. Researchers from every major university in Ireland apart from Trinity College (on account of them being “hard work”) have spent the past decade attempting to explain the phenomenon, theorising that tins of tuna…
Authorities have recently re-opened Oliver Plunkett Street to the public after a bomb scare in popular cosmetics shop, Lush, caused chaos early this week. The bombs, believed to be of the bath variety, were described by customers as “suspicious-looking”, “round”, and having a “pleasant smell that [they] just didn’t trust”. Reports have claimed that the…
Seán Power (20), a sober guy in a local nightclub, spent much of Tuesday night assuring his drunk friends that he was indeed having a nice time, according to reports. The Marketing student has revealed that he was simply “feeling it” at pre-drinks, whereas most of his friends were “pure gone” by the time they…
It began during the second year of college, a year of great social activity, nights out, and excitement. In the midst of this, I began texting a male friend who I had known for a while. The relationship blossomed; we got on like a house on fire! Soon enough, I found myself tearing through my…
January is a time for reinvention, getting a new lease on life, and the deep, deep sense of self-loathing that comes with a failure to do either of these things. The first month of the New Year is meant for making false promises and feeling bitter at the smug success stories of yesteryear that acquaintances…
The shouts of glee from UCC’s Tourism board could be heard for miles around as news of a new scientific breakthrough from the Western Gateway Building emerged. While one doesn’t necessarily associate science and tourism, this development is believed to boost visitor numbers to the college by at least 200 percent. While some in the…
University College Cork is a must-see tourist destination for any visitor to the Rebel County. Stunning feats of early Victorian architecture are offset by a vibrant, bustling 21st-century campus environment, all nestled along the banks of the gently meandering River Lee. Undoubtedly, the highlight of any UCC campus tour is a visit to the famed…
“4am in the morning, and I’m putting on my 3rd pot of coffee. Fuck. Why did I leave this so late? What on earth was I thinking? Am I any kind of decent student at all?” The above thought has raced through most students’ heads at some point. Congratulations! You’re pulling an all nighter. Hardcore….
UCC Food Science student Eleanor Fahey has revealed this week that she is “not ok” with the recent introduction of a gender-neutral bathroom on campus. The decision by the Students Union to introduce the toilets to the SU Common Room has been the subject of much discussion. While some see the move as a step…