By Olivia Hanna “It’s about accepting yourself, and when you accept yourself and you put exactly who you are out there, letting everyone judge you for exactly who you are, that is [being] vulnerable. But it’s also like, the best thing you can do,” says 21-year-old Molly Roberts, a.k.a. Mollerina, about her experience on Youtube and Instagram. Molly is from Claremorris, … [Read more...] about Building her empire: Meet Mollerina
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Alice Mary Higgins talks about Seanad reform and the power of student politics
By Áine Kenny Senator Alice Mary Higgins is an independent Senator who is pushing for Seanad reform. No stranger to politics, Senator Higgins’ father is the current President of Ireland. She was elected to Seanad Éireann in 2016, and was the first woman to be elected on the NUI panel in 35 years. She leads the Civil Engagement Group in Seanad Éireann, a group of … [Read more...] about Alice Mary Higgins talks about Seanad reform and the power of student politics
Society Spotlight: Dramsoc
By Vannessa Marovatsanga This issue SIN sat down with Áine Cooney and Mary Clare Tehan to get the inside scoop on our very own Dramsoc. What is your role in the society? Áine Cooney: I am the auditor of Dramsoc, which means I run the society with the Vice-Auditor, Mark Fitzgerald. We oversee everything that the society does, make all the decisions for the society … [Read more...] about Society Spotlight: Dramsoc
Meet Galway blogger CiaraSwalsh
By Áine Kenny NUI Galway alumnus Ciara Walsh is making waves on Instagram and in the blogosphere. Ciara studied the BA International with Psychology and Italian, and graduated one year ago. SIN caught up with her to find out about her time spent in Italy, what being a blogger is really like and her battle with scoliosis. When asked why she started blogging, Ciara says … [Read more...] about Meet Galway blogger CiaraSwalsh
Dr Pat Morgan, Vice President for the Student Experience, Retires
“Every one of the roles I held was so rewarding and I have worked with such wonderful, committed and gifted people,” Dr Pat Morgan begun when she discussed her long career with SIN this week. A central figure to NUI Galway for many years, Dr Morgan announced her retirement from her post as Vice President for the Student Experience last month. SIN caught up with her to … [Read more...] about Dr Pat Morgan, Vice President for the Student Experience, Retires