Unless you have been living under a rock for the past week, you will be well aware of the beautiful Christmas market that has taken over Eyre Square. Christmas cheer is truly in full swing here in Galway city, with the stunning lights, music, and markets; even though it is only November. Some would say that November is far too early to begin the Christmas celebrations, … [Read more...] about Review: The Galway Christmas Market
Opinion
Violence in cinema, and has it gone too far?
When questioned in an interview on why his movies include such graphic violence, Quentin Tarantino responded ‘because it’s so much fun.’ Tarantino does not tread lightly around this subject, making a clear distinction in the interview between movies and real life, claiming that ‘cool parents’ will let their children watch his films. Scenes of a highly violent nature are a … [Read more...] about Violence in cinema, and has it gone too far?
Raised Digitally — A reflection on my relationship with social media
Photo by Jeremy Bezanger on Unsplash “We met through VSCO” is a sentence that I never thought I would hear in my lifetime yet I shouldn’t be surprised. After all, I heard it on the same day that I saw a girl, who couldn’t have been any older than nine years-old, walking with her friends, while texting and complaining loudly about Instagram. The age that kids … [Read more...] about Raised Digitally — A reflection on my relationship with social media
Metaverse: Everyone comes around eventually
Photo by Marius Masalar on Unsplash Say goodbye to the real world and hello to the Metaverse. A virtual world within reality, the Metaverse has gained much attention in the past few weeks due to Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement. Facebook will be going Meta. What exactly does this mean? How will day-to-day life change? How soon until you never have to leave the house … [Read more...] about Metaverse: Everyone comes around eventually
F*ck The Fees; The Fall of the Republic of Opportunity
An opinion piece by Seán Burke. In Ireland, free education is very expensive. Despite this dichotomy, we are assured by Fine Gael that they aim to build a ‘Republic of Opportunity.' While I wholeheartedly take issue with a vision so lacking in ambition that its ideal result is a society, in which people are incredibly equal to be incredibly unequal, it’s undoubtedly … [Read more...] about F*ck The Fees; The Fall of the Republic of Opportunity