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- University of Galway announce decrease in exam repeat feesby Caoimhe LooneyThe University of Galway have officially announced a reduction in the exam repeat fees for students re-sitting exams. Through successful campaigning from the University of Galway’s Students’ Union, the University have agreed to a decrease… Read more: University of Galway announce decrease in exam repeat fees
- University of Galway students bring home five awards from the Smediasby Caoimhe LooneyStudents from the University of Galway have won in five categories in the 2024 Student Media Awards (Smedias). Tom O’Connor, a Final Year Human Rights Law student, took home a record number of three awards… Read more: University of Galway students bring home five awards from the Smedias
- Students’ Union President 2023/24: Dean Kenny Outgoing Interviewby SIN StaffLooking back at your own election manifesto, do you feel that this year has been a success? I think so. The main things I had was a lot about fees, and about events and the… Read more: Students’ Union President 2023/24: Dean Kenny Outgoing Interview
Editor's Pick
- Assessing Simon Harris’ first two weeks in officeby Scott StephensOn April 9, Taoiseach Simon Harris sat down to chair his first cabinet meeting in Áras an Uachtaráin, without former boss Leo Varadkar. But even without his Fine Gael ally, Harris seems to have slipped… Read more: Assessing Simon Harris’ first two weeks in office
- Celebrating greatness: Highlights from the 39th University of Galway Sports Awardsby SIN StaffThe high-ceilinged roof of the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the quadrangle, surrounded by the decadence of stained-glass windows and steady stone, met all those who gathered together for the 2024 Sports Awards. Athletes, coaches,… Read more: Celebrating greatness: Highlights from the 39th University of Galway Sports Awards
- World’s coolest Dictator; two years under Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’by Alexander LopatinThe Sunday night was hot with revelry. From the high balcony of the National palace Nayib Bukele smiled as he greeted his supporters. On that day, February 4, he had secured his re-election in a… Read more: World’s coolest Dictator; two years under Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’
Features
- Erasmus student diaryby Emma van OosterhoutI write this diary on a sunny Sunday afternoon from my two-bedroom apartment that I share with my Korean flatmate in Wiesbaden, Germany. “Where in God’s name is Wiesbaden?” I hear you ask. It’s a small city (still bigger than Galway, though!) on the banks of the River Rhine, about 30 minutes from Frankfurt. I’ve… Read more: Erasmus student diary
- Giulia Cecchettin: trailblazer of Italy’s media coverage of femicideby Chiara Alfieri“Burn it all down for Giulia” – the furious cry demanded action in streets the length and breadth of Italy. The slogan appeared on walls and placards and echoed around cafes, bars and workplaces, as far as Europe’s borders. Giulia had broken a spell. Finally there was a conversation about the murder of women. In… Read more: Giulia Cecchettin: trailblazer of Italy’s media coverage of femicide
- World’s coolest Dictator; two years under Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’by Alexander LopatinThe Sunday night was hot with revelry. From the high balcony of the National palace Nayib Bukele smiled as he greeted his supporters. On that day, February 4, he had secured his re-election in a landslide victory in the El Salvador presidential election. He celebrated his achievement on the social media platform ‘X,’ even though… Read more: World’s coolest Dictator; two years under Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’
Opinion
- Assessing Simon Harris’ first two weeks in officeby Scott StephensOn April 9, Taoiseach Simon Harris sat down to chair his first cabinet meeting in Áras an Uachtaráin, without former boss Leo Varadkar. But even without his Fine Gael ally, Harris seems to have slipped into the glass slipper of the Taoiseach’s office with ease, which is no surprise given that he has reportedly been… Read more: Assessing Simon Harris’ first two weeks in office
- Where are all the buses?by Eoin MaherLocated less than 25km from Galway city in the heart of Connemara, Inverin is in many respects a perfect place for University of Galway students to call home. Enveloped by a varied, scenic landscape and one of the few remaining communities where Irish is spoken fluently, there is little counting against it. As someone in… Read more: Where are all the buses?
- Are electric vehicles really our future?by Eoin MaherThe motoring industry is currently experiencing the most significant shift in automobile design and engineering since Henry Ford’s Model T. Fossil fuels have, arguably, outstayed their welcome and electric vehicles (EVs) seem like the logical next step. The Irish government, evidenced by the 2035 ban on selling new petrol and diesel vehicles, views EVS as… Read more: Are electric vehicles really our future?
Arts & Fashion
- The Tortured Poets Department: Taylor Swift and the modern day dating despairby Swathi K RadhakrishnanTwo months ago, receiving Grammys for Midnights, Taylor Swift announced her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, to be released on April 19 2024. However, it was only just before the album’s release that she revealed the surprise within the promised surprise; “I’d written so much tortured poetry in the past two years and wanted… Read more: The Tortured Poets Department: Taylor Swift and the modern day dating despair
- The 2024 Grammys: A Recapby Aine FeeneyArtists, composers, producers, and fans gathered at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 5 to celebrate the biggest night in music: the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. This year was a particularly memorable year. There were history-making wins for artists like Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and boygenius, and unforgettable performances from Stevie Wonder, Joni… Read more: The 2024 Grammys: A Recap
- Oscar picks and predictions by Scott StephensThe Academy Awards are fast approaching with the anticipated ceremony taking place in less than a month on March 10. Knowing the history of the Oscars there’s bound to be some snubs and surprises, so with that in mind lets go through the main categories and see who the academy is likely to give the… Read more: Oscar picks and predictions
Health & Lifestyle
- Cuan Agency – where are we now? by Meadhbh HannonA statutory agency dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV), Cuan, was established by law on January 1, 2024 alongside the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Act. Establishment of the Agency comes as a result of a commitment in the ‘Zero Tolerance’ national strategy on DSGBV published in June 2022.… Read more: Cuan Agency – where are we now?
- Challenges of participating in Dry January by Roisin O’Neill2024 will mark the 11th year that Alcohol Change UK has been running their Dry January campaign, which invites us to take a break from drinking for the month of January! The campaign aims to make people aware of the harmful effects of alcohol and shows us how much healthier we can feel if we… Read more: Challenges of participating in Dry January
- 2024 Fashion and Beauty Trends: A Synthesis of Timeless Elegance and Contemporary Innovation by Kaia MHAs we stand on the threshold of 2024, the trajectory of fashion and beauty trends promises a transformative journey, seamlessly amalgamating nostalgic nods with futuristic twists. This year is poised to introduce a diverse array of trends that not only redefine classic aesthetics but elevate them to a level of modern sophistication. Let us delve… Read more: 2024 Fashion and Beauty Trends: A Synthesis of Timeless Elegance and Contemporary Innovation
Cainte
- Kneecap ag Féile Sundance by Sadhbh ClancyI mí Eanáir, bhí an-tóir go deo ar an scannán Kneecap ag Féile Sundance mar bhuaigh sé an Audience Award: NEXT ag an féile. Is é an chéad scannán Gaeilge a bhuaigh ag Sundance. Stiúrthóir Rich Peppiat a rinne an scannán agus leanann an scannán tríréad rap Kneecap agus bhur tsaoil i mBéal Feirste. Is… Read more: Kneecap ag Féile Sundance
- Aitheantas d’Éachtaí Aisteoirí na hÉireann ag Ócáid na ‘Golden Globes’ by Roisín GallagherBhí rath mór ar aisteoirí na hÉireann i 2023, agus deimhníodh é seo Dé Domhnaigh seo chaite ag ócáid gradaim na Golden Globes a bhí ar siúl i gCalifornia. Bhí Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan agus Andrew Scott i láthair ag an ócáid agus iad i gcomórtas lena chéile le bheith mar ‘an aisteoir is fearr… Read more: Aitheantas d’Éachtaí Aisteoirí na hÉireann ag Ócáid na ‘Golden Globes’
- Pop-Up Gaeltacht by Sadhbh ClancyIs féidir an comhartha don Pop-Up Gaeltacht a fheiceáil go minic, i tithe tabhairne, i gcaife nó in áiteanna eile, agus d’aithneofá de bharr an cosúlacht idir é seo agus an comhartha don cheantair Gaeltachta. Ó bunaíodh an Pop-Up Gaeltacht i 2017, d’éirigh sé mar bhealach rathúil chun Gaeilge a labhairt go sóisialta agus go… Read more: Pop-Up Gaeltacht
Sports
- Celebrating greatness: Highlights from the 39th University of Galway Sports Awardsby SIN StaffThe high-ceilinged roof of the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the quadrangle, surrounded by the decadence of stained-glass windows and steady stone, met all those who gathered together for the 2024 Sports Awards. Athletes, coaches, and family gathered to support all the nominees and celebrate sporting achievements at the University of Galway. A quiet buzz… Read more: Celebrating greatness: Highlights from the 39th University of Galway Sports Awards
- Six Nations Preview; a showdown in Twickenham to keep Ireland’s Grand Slam Alive by Peter O'NeillThe stage is set this weekend for a clash between an in-form Irish team left disappointed after the World Cup and an English team that can pull off surprises, especially on home turf. Saturday will see Ireland and England face each other, with back-to-back Grand Slams within arms reach of Ireland for the first time.… Read more: Six Nations Preview; a showdown in Twickenham to keep Ireland’s Grand Slam Alive
- GAA GO Controversy by Tristan FrielMany headlines last year covered the GAA GO controversy. As we are starting into a new GAA season, now is a good time to investigate the controversy and see if any improvements could be considered. Last year’s controversy mainly surrounded the streaming platform having sole rights to many of the most entertaining hurling matches last… Read more: GAA GO Controversy