By Amy McMahon As if I would not do something special for Halloween! In this issue we are channelling our inner Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone. Released in 1995, Clueless has remained a central part of pop culture, not only inspiring fashion trends but providing inspiration for the entertainment industry as well. Australian rapper Iggy Azalea … [Read more...] about Living her best life: Cher Horowitz from Clueless
Archives for October 2018
‘Rosie’ film review
By Sarah Gill “We're not homeless ... we're just lost.” This poignant and deeply affecting film serves as a visualisation of the Irish housing crisis, giving a face and a pulse to the anonymous battle of so many people. Pálás Cinema invited SIN to a screening of this beautiful and moving tale before its initial release. One family's 36 - hour struggle to secure a safe … [Read more...] about ‘Rosie’ film review
Venom-enal: NUI Galway lecturer’s talk gets TED seal of approval
By Marie Coady A 2017 TEDxGalway talk by Dr Michel Dugon of the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway was featured on the TED.com homepage on 5 October, a platform which has a global audience of 30 million people. The talk entitled ‘Spider Dust and Scorpion Juice: Are Bugs the Future of Therapeutic Drugs?’ highlights the potential curative properties of the chemical compounds … [Read more...] about Venom-enal: NUI Galway lecturer’s talk gets TED seal of approval
What’s on in Galway: Halloween edition
By Marie Coady If your tight - fisted neighbours refuse to give you sweets despite how hard you worked on your Halloween costume, don’t sulk. There are spooky things afoot all over Galway - and great craic to be had too. Here are some of the highlights on the cultural boOoOks. Galway Aboo Halloween Festival Ireland’s largest Halloween festival runs from 26 to 29 … [Read more...] about What’s on in Galway: Halloween edition
Erasmus diaries: The difference between Irish and German universities
By Anne Rieger With the mid - term essays coming up, college life is actually getting serious now, and so does today’s column. I bet you feel the same. Today I want to talk to you about the difference between Irish and German universities (or specifically my university of Bonn). Everybody here is busy. Busy doing stuff for uni, busy doing stuff for societies, busy doing … [Read more...] about Erasmus diaries: The difference between Irish and German universities