The ‘Bee Bricks’ Philosophy Taking modest yet innovative steps towards sustainability and environmental recovery

Originally Published in Print, April 2022 Art by Linde Vergeylen   “String figures are like stories; they propose and enact patterns for participants to inhabit, somehow, on a vulnerable and wounded earth…  In the face of unrelenting historically specific surplus … Continue reading The ‘Bee Bricks’ Philosophy Taking modest yet innovative steps towards sustainability and environmental recovery

Are Fiction Podcasts The Modern Iteration of Radio Plays? A conversation with Róisín Finnegan, creator of Her Waking Hours

Originally Published in Print, April 2022.   With the immense growth of the podcast industry in the past decade, the cultural grip radio once held has diminished. This isn’t to say that radio is obsolete – I’m personally involved in … Continue reading Are Fiction Podcasts The Modern Iteration of Radio Plays? A conversation with Róisín Finnegan, creator of Her Waking Hours

A Retrospective on Gaming in 2021 The Games Team reflect on the games we played in 2021

Originally Published in Print, April 2022. Art by Meghan Flood   TN2 GAMES OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2021   Best Multiplayer: It Takes Two Hazelight Studios’ It Takes Two is perhaps the most surprising hit found in the catalogue of … Continue reading A Retrospective on Gaming in 2021 The Games Team reflect on the games we played in 2021

Disguised Cruelties: In Defence of the Theatre Kid How the term ‘theatre kid’ has been adapted to mock women, queer people and neurodivergent teenagers.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that teenagers and children are mean. If you, like me, spent your school days hiding in the bathroom because your excessive side fringe and bad hair dye attracted absolutely no friends, you understand this … Continue reading Disguised Cruelties: In Defence of the Theatre Kid How the term ‘theatre kid’ has been adapted to mock women, queer people and neurodivergent teenagers.

Perspectives 2: Lost and Found Why Romantic Love Comes Second

The following is the second instalment of our second ‘Perspectives’ series. ‘Perspectives’ as a concept was born out of a desire to provide thought-provoking and relatable snapshots into students’ experiences navigating relationships, self-discovery, and other affairs of the heart. Our … Continue reading Perspectives 2: Lost and Found Why Romantic Love Comes Second

Sally Rooney-inspired Normal Diets for Normal Girls and Boys A satirical look at Sally Rooney’s most commonly-used tropes to achieve peak main character status.

 Content warning: references mental health issues and disordered eating.  Being young and beautiful takes precision that you must never mention. Have you ever wondered how to attract the great love of your life, be a creative scholar, all while remaining … Continue reading Sally Rooney-inspired Normal Diets for Normal Girls and Boys A satirical look at Sally Rooney’s most commonly-used tropes to achieve peak main character status.