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The Gastronomical Delights of Italy’s Student City

Róisín Power explores Bologna through her palate and experiences the delights of Italian cuisine in the charming city.
By Róisín Power

Sleigh Bells: Not Just For Christmas

From Snoop Dogg to the Beach Boys, Sleighs Bells have a strong presence in music beyond the Christmas tunes you're likely listening to today.
By Killian Barry

Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas: A History of the Christmas Ghost Story Tradition

From The Turn of the Screw to A Christmas Carol, the season has always been a favourite setting for ghost stories.
By Hazel O’Brien

Lethal Weapon, Spotlight and the Films that Turn Christmas Upside Down

Anti-Christmas films often ignore the typical themes of peace and love in favour of something darker and often more interesting.
By Eoghan O’Morain

Not the Biggest Fan of Christmas? Take Inspiration from the French

For someone was born in a country where Christmas isn’t universally celebrated, our attitude to the holiday is flawed.
By Julie Irigaray

Activism and Festive Spirit Meet at Our Table in Temple Bar

A pop-up cafe drew attention to the effects of living in direct provision, in which residents are not allowed to cook their own food.
By Charlotte Ryan

Winter in Toronto, New York’s Clean Little Sister

A true melting pot of cultures, Toronto has managed to maintain a sense of untouched nature in a city that also charges into the future.
By Katie Meegan

Rogue One: A New Hope for Spin-Offs

The latest offering from the Star Wars universe keeps its intergalactic tale current by subtly tackling the Cold War and fascist anxiety.
By Eoghan O’Morain

Trump’s Victory Should Not Normalise His Rhetoric, Nor Legitimise His Politics

Donald Trump's negative rhetoric could spell the end of western security policy, but its continued presence shouldn't just become white noise.
By Simon Foy

Fantastic Beasts Brings us Back to a Magical World, but With Less Magical Characters

With some of the authenticity and simplicity in storytelling of the original Harry Potter instalments lost, the film represents a strong start of a five-part series.
By Kerrie O’Flynn