Photo courtesy of Owen Ward and family. Owen Patrick Ward is a busy man these days. On top of being NUI Galway’s first Traveller Education Officer, Owen works with the Access Centre to ensure that no child from any minority group misses out on the opportunity to be educated, striving to give back to his community and holding the ladder out for others. Life is very … [Read more...] about No longer in the “shadow of NUI Galway” — A Traveller’s journey into academia
The modern man and his quest to define himself
I can only speak for me personally, but I’ve never seen myself as some great warrior, a callous hunk, or even a particularly able lumberjack. And I’d be willing to bet, neither have most men today. That’s through no fault of our own I think, that’s just not what society demands of the modern man. Nor would it meet any of the necessary skills needed to thrive in this day and … [Read more...] about The modern man and his quest to define himself
TRUTH Social: A dry land for Trump?
It always felt it would only be matter of time before Donald Trump found a way back into social media, but who knew it was going to be by creating his own platform? Welcome to TRUTH Social. After Trump was banned from both Facebook and Twitter, many critics hoped that would be the end of the post-truth tyrant. Citing the January 6th attack on Capitol Hill as evidence enough … [Read more...] about TRUTH Social: A dry land for Trump?
Are cartoons becoming more adult-oriented?
The recent rise and popularity of cartoons and animated shows, such as Rick and Morty and Archer, can be viewed as a representation of an overall shift in the entertainment industry that panders to adult audiences. Is this a fault in film and television, or an evolution? While it may seem easy to point a finger at shows such as King of the Hill and South Park for initiating … [Read more...] about Are cartoons becoming more adult-oriented?
Should we limit video game use among the youth?
The Chinese government have decided to limit online video game use to three hours per week for those under 18, addressing concerns of mental and physical addiction to what they refer to as “spiritual opium”. According to China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA), those under 18 will now need to register with their identity cards before logging onto games … [Read more...] about Should we limit video game use among the youth?