By Molly Fitzpatrick Since our Disney princess days, it’s been drilled into us that a happily ever after always includes a prince. But let’s face it, the OG Disney princesses weren’t exactly feminist icons and were probably happy to leave their lives behind to live in the kingdom and wait on Prince Charming hand and foot. Perhaps that didn’t seem so bad to five-year-old me, … [Read more...] about Opinion: And SHE lived happily ever after
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Dear past me
By Stevie Buckley Dear past me, There are a lot of things I’d say I need to tell you about your future, and I’d like to tell you some of them now. Speak to people who are doing the courses you want to do. I can tell you right now that you are going to hate what you think you’re going to love, and love what you think you’ll hate. This is all based on an Open Day, where … [Read more...] about Dear past me
Erasmus diaries: German efficiency
By Anne Rieger I thought about just giving a little life update and maybe I’ll do that next time, but I was just talking to a friend, and he basically said that he has never met someone as German as me. And by that he meant my organisation and my efficiency. Now, I love living here, because not everything is organised, some things go wrong and that is fantastic, but there … [Read more...] about Erasmus diaries: German efficiency
Is Valentine’s Day really worth the hassle?
“She was expensive to be fair, I don’t miss it.” 14 February is upon us once again, indeed! For some, this time of year is filled with glowing feelings of love and a sense of warmness in the soul. This however cannot be said for everyone. For example, those who may be soothing an aching heart for the one that once was, or those who are grieving for the person … [Read more...] about Is Valentine’s Day really worth the hassle?
The future of soccer looks bright, or perhaps that’s the shine off of this crystal ball
By Mark Lynch The year is 2028. Another season of the SkyBet Premier League sponsored by Betfair is just days away from beginning. Manchester United manager Wayne Rooney yesterday gave his first press conference since being unveiled as the boss at the Ladbrokes Old Trafford stadium, during which he broke the world record for most number of “ehm”s in a 15 minute … [Read more...] about The future of soccer looks bright, or perhaps that’s the shine off of this crystal ball