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Current Affairs

Who is The Woke Left  – A Brief Insight into Conservatism’s Newest Boogeyman 

“The anti-woke nature of modern-day conservatism not only provides them with the tools to chip away at decades of social progress in inclusion, but also to become the ultimate voice of counterculture.”

Adam discusses the positioning of the idea of “wokeness” in politics.

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Film

How to Continue a Franchise- Alien: Romulus Review

“Alien: Romulus is rife with hints and clear indicators of where the story is going but as a fan of the films, I found that these were not met with sighs from over predictability, instead they drew out excitement for where I knew the film was going to go.”

Adelaide reviews the latest instalment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus

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Creative Writing

Writer in the Rain

“Alone, under the floods of rain, I try
to rewrite my past with one wrist wrenching
across the page – erasing suffering
with one ragged dash through a paragraph.”

A creative piece from writer Jodie Reddin.

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Literature

The Secret Life of Insects — Review

The Secret Life of Insects features some of Bernardo Esquinca’s most critically acclaimed short fiction from the last two decades, as well as original stories…

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Culture Music

Electric Picnic Review 2024- The Good, The Bad and The Downright Messy 

“By the end of the weekend it was clear that every bit of eccentricity and excitement that came from Electric Picnic had come from the Irish, whether they be performers or audience. ”

Adam discusses his time at Electric Picnic 2024 in Stradbally.

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Comedy Fiction

The Three Little Pigs

Conor retells the classic story of the Three Little Pigs set in modern Ireland.

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Music

Echo Fold “Acceptance”- Single Review

“Whether you are someone who likes to dive into lyrical composition or just feel things out with the melody, this song will work for you.”

Adelaide reviews Dublin-based band Echo Fold’s latest single, Acceptance.

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Literature

Fragile Animals- Literature Review

“With a penchant for the macabre, Genevieve Jagger… defies genre conventions so deftly and with such certainty, that readers may be shocked to learn that this is the author’s first venture into long form writing”

Lauren reviews “Fragile Animals” by author Genevieve Jagger.

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Music

Annisya: “Pick Up”- Single Review

“The track… utilises elements from hip-hop, R&B and afrobeats… This mix of musical elements almost begs for the song to be listened to whilst laid back with a fruity cocktail in hand.”

Adam reviews the latest single, “Pick Up”, from artist Annisya

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Fiction

Jack and The Beanstalk

Conor gives the story of Jack and The Beanstalk a modern Irish twist…

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