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Curse the Right Rites of Writing

English grammar is thoroughly thoughtless. No one balm alone can calm the qualms take make us balk when we talk, writes Siothrún Sardina.
By Siothrún Sardina
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Survival of the Fittest

A group of intrepid Irish people have made it their mission to be prepared whatever natural or man-made disaster they may encounter.
By Faye Curran
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Juneteenth: Striking the Right Tone

Juneteeth, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the US, is now a federal holiday. But will this mean the loss of nuance and sensitivity of the day?
By Emer Moreau
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Frat House or Cold House?

In the wake of social-justice movements such as Black Lives Matter, campaigners are calling for an end to the infamous ‘Greek life’ network of sororities and fraternities in US colleges.
By Eliana Jordan
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Are Shortening Attention Spans Affecting the Way Music is Being Written?

Songs are getting shorter every year, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
By Ruth Cronin
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The Gift Economy: Is Money Necessary?

A gift economy is a system where people exchange gifts instead of using money.
By Emma Horan
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The Fight for Myanmar’s Freedom

The military in Myanmar staged a coup on February 1st, detaining the State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the President U Win Myint as well as senior government officials.
By Supyae Yadanar
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‘God Moments’ in a Fire Lookout Tower

Across the US, the government pays lookouts to watch out for fires in the woods and wilderness.
By Cormac Watson
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The Psychedelic Revival

Psychedelic drugs have long been linked to Woodstock-era counterculture, but scientists are now hoping to harness their power to treat mental illnesses.
By Eliana Jordan
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The Long Trip Home to Hong Kong

Hong Kong has had relatively few cases, and only 133 deaths since the coronavirus broke out.
By Catherine Ding