Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth?
By Sean Colligan A recurring thought in my mind and surely in the minds of many other students across campus, studying everything
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Students Struck By Rising Fuel Costs
Katie McShane looks at the recent rise in fuel prices and the run on effects this could have for students.
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Follow the Money: A Look at Society FundingÂ
Sean Colligan takes a close look at the distribution of society funding.
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A Certain Kind of Freedom
Anya Saluja introspects on the first taste of 'freedom', university grants.
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Scrolling Through the Night: Has Tech Taken Over Our Social Lives?Â
Are phones ruining the quintessential 'night out'? Eve Walker weighs up the pros and cons of the new technological era.
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Drink Spiking in Belfast: Are We Really Safe?
Dáracha McGlynn comments on Belfast's new drink-spiking initiative.
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More Than Just a City
Anya Saluja tells the story of Belfast's past as she reflects on historical aspects we miss every day.
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The Battle for Lower Botanic FieldÂ
Sean Colligan argues against the petition to turn Lower Botanic into a GAA pitch, emphasising its position as a social spot and an area of natural beauty.
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“Mam, Have I Gotten the Meningitis Vaccine?”
Katie McShane takes a very human approach to the meningitis outbreak. As the voice of the people, she asks, "What is Meningitis B?"
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The UK’s eVisa System: Convenience or New Anxiety?
En Qi Tan reflects on the shortcomings of recent digitalisation of immigration.
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Who Do You Blame for All of It?
Focus, boredom and everything in-between. The trade-off is ours, reflects Anya Saluja.
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Is AI The Enemy? How QUB is Reforming Assessments to Keep Up With the Modern World.
OisÃn Cheshire analyses QUB's AI policy in assessment.
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A Note on Studying Abroad: Comparison Between French and Belfast School Systems.
Arianne Guillemot reflects on the similarities and differences between being a student in France, and in Belfast at QUB.
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Life in the Holylands; The Highs and Lows of Student Life
Finian McCarney takes a look at the question on everyone’s lips; what is going on in the Holylands?
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George Mitchell, The Clintons and, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor: The Trouble with Memorialisation
Esther Kabwika argues the problematic nature of naming statues and streets after public figures.
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Living a Double Life: How Today’s students Are Balancing University and Part-Time Work
Eve Walker talks about the impossible balance students face in order to simply live whilst studying.
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Belfast St Patricks Day; What’s on
Dáracha McGlynn discusses this upcoming St Patricks day and all Belfast has to offer.
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Hang the DJ? Finding Balance in Belfast’s Changing Nightlife
OisÃn Cheshire discusses a new health-centric culture and how this may be contributing to the decline of nightclubs.
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Navigating Your 20s: The Fear of Running Out of Time
En Qi Tan takes a look at the existential life crisis that seem synonymous with the second year, mid-semester.
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Do the SU Elections Even Matter?
On the Eve of the 2026 Student Elections Sean Colligan gives a scathing review of this 'psuedo-democracy'.
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Spotted: Belfast’s Longest Queue Yet, and it Wasn’t at a Club
Anya Saluja comments on the already infamous Sephora opening and the new culture of experiences for the sake of clout.
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The Shakespearean Tragedy of a Student Journalist
Luella Coley frames the life of a student journalist as a Shakespearean Tragedy in this satirical piece.
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Gamifying Tragedy: Pass Go and Exploit Historical Trauma for ProfitÂ
Sean Colligan hits out at the controversial 'Troubles' board game, 'The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland 1964-1998'
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Unlearning romantic hierarchy : why friendship and platonic bonds should matter the most
Arianne Guillemot takes an introspective look into the importance of Platonic love.
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A Study in the Wild: Queen’s Students in Their Natural HabitatÂ
In an amusing observation of a Queen's University Belfast student, the narrative highlights their chaotic academic life marked by procrastination and social pursuits. Despite claiming to be overwhelmed, the student finds time for nights out and last-minute assignments. Ultimately, they survive their…
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Cancel Your New Year’s Resolutions: Why January Isn’t a Reset Button
Kerryann White opens the New Year with a discussion on how effective New Years Resolutions really are.
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Israeli Investments, IDF lecturers, and Hillary Clinton; QUB’s Response to War in Palestine
Katie McShane analyses QUBs response to the war in Palestine and questions the role of educational institutions in politics.
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Cost-of-Living for Students in Belfast: How Queen’s Is Supporting Its Students
Sean Colligan looks at the Cost of Living Crisis throughout the UK and compares QUB to its counterparts across the Irish Sea
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Holylands spotted: from entertainment to neighbourhood watchÂ
Holylands Spotted is the first point of information for anyone in the Holylands and beyond. Katie McShane explores the shift from a purely entertainment account to one more akin to 'Neighbourhood Watch'.
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Dating in Our Generation : Consumerism or Genuine Love?
Dating today is overwhelming due to social media, leading to contradictory expectations in relationships. Many seek casual yet intimate connections, but societal norms promote short-term engagements. Arianne Guillemot emphasizes self-awareness in dating desires, advocating for genuine connections ov…
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The Hard Truths of Being a Creative Student: Heaven and Hell Intertwined
Kerryann White gives an introspective look into the lives of creative students today, and their important role in society.