The Hype Issue 2

THE HYPE Revival of pop-punk bands

Anxiety Rise

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Spooky Season

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Euphoria

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A new Joker takes the stage

Charitable Celebs

What’s on this week

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Bowling with LGBTA Soc Oct 17th

Join LGBTA Soc for a free round of bowling and a game of pool at Leisureplex Coolock from 6-9pm. Finger food will be provided. They’re taking the bus from Ballymun Road.

SMB Growth Summit Oct 17th

A one day event focused on tackling common issues small and medium enterprises face when expanding. More info on Twitter @SMGBGrowthSummit Price: 15 euro for a full day student ticket including refreshments or free from 4:15 for the networking events.

Intersex workshop Oct 24th

The LGBTA society are holding an information workshop presented by Clara Barry, Founder of Intersex Ireland. Clara will teach those in attendance about intersex issues and how they can be supportive allies. They’ll have pizza too!

CREDITS

Editor Brendan Fernando Kelly Palenque Arts Editor Aine O’Boyle Deputy Arts Editor Aoibhín Meghen Deputy Arts Editor Peter O’Niell Lifestyle Editor Róisín Maguire Deputy Lifestyle Editor Niamh Quinlan Deputy Lifestyle Editor Kevin O’Meara Images Editor Sonja Tutty Deputy Images Editor Joy Nwagiriga Hype Production Editor Jonathon Lynam CV Production Editor Sally Dobie Pg 3 Róisín Phelan Pg 4&8 Áine O’Boyle Pg 5 Aoife O’Brien Pg 9&10 Roisin Maguire Pg13 Rachel Power Pg 14&16 Sonja Tutty Pg 15 Sally Dobie

Music

Dermot Kennedy lives without fear with new album release Róisín Phelan reviews Dermot Kennedy’s recent album release

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ublin born Dermot Kennedy has already proven his music can transcend Ireland alone and make an impact on the global audience with the release of his debut album Without Fear” on October 5.

With tickets for his tour selling well in the US and Europe and an intimate UK album tour, Kennedy’s audience has grown tenfold in 2019.

The opening number from the album, “An Evening I Will Not Forget”, is a classic for fans who have been around since his career took off.

Although the song was originally released in 2014, it has aged beautifully and is an excellent place to start for those looking to understand Kennedy’s musical and lyrical style. This song demands all of your attention from the very first chord with a striking stillness.

Overall there’s a continuous thread of Kennedy looking back on the past and looking forward in panic throughout “Without Fear”. Listeners get to hear how his past relationships and experiences have shaped him and how he understands life.

Whether it be in fondness, sadness or angst, several songs feature a tone of nostalgia, such as “All my Friends” and “Rome”.

Kennedy has said that “nothing quite scares me like the passing of time...that someday I will feel rain on my skin for the very last time, or the sun on my shoulders.”

“So I sometimes wonder if it would be easier not to love at all.”

In spite of this fear, Kennedy says he would

rather live each moment to its fullest regardless of what the future holds, hence his debut albums title “Without Fear”.

This theme is particularly noticeable in a diamond of the album, “Rome”. Being one of the songs that the audience had not heard yet, “Rome” is romantic in its lyrics. It’s melodic, repetitive chords talks about wanting to return to a time when life was easier. Yet he knows that it’s more important to hold onto the good memories rather than looking back in sadness.

“Midnight drives when you’d sing, I’d play you songs you were in, I just want to be there again,” being one of the chorus lines that is sure to resonate with all the hopeless romantics out there.

Singles “Power Over Me” and “Outnumbered” were released prior to the album and are recognisable standouts with their equally addictive lyrics.

However, there are several new songs that are proving to be fantastic additions to “Without Fear”.

For example, “The Corner” is carried by Kennedy’s signature R&B style beats and simple harmonies.

The title and final song on the album, “Without Fear”, builds beautifully and incorporates orchestral instruments more and more as it progresses into a breaking point in both the music and in Kennedy’s voice as he sings, “And now I really think you’re heaven-sent, ‘cause you’ve been forcin’ all these hollow hearts to feel again.”

The second last song, “Redemption”, is a breath of fresh air with a surprisingly upbeat tempo and inspiring sentiment of support, forgiveness and self

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Kennedy continues to impress with powerful performances of deeply personal songs

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Throughout the album, Kennedy continues to impress with powerful performances of his deeply personal songs. This album is one that should be listened to repeatedly in order to truly appreciate Kennedy’s talent and incredible storytelling songwriting ability.

On the day of the album release, Kennedy posted a message online expressing his pride and gratitude to his fans.

“Every lyric, every gig, every flight, every late night studio session, every decision made. I don’t like when people make noise about themselves, but I have worked so so hard to get to this point.”

Danny Brown reaches all-time career heights with ‘uknowwhatimsayin¿’

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Tadgh McNally reviews Danny Brown’s latest album release

ollowing on from his critically acclaimed 2016 album Atrocity Exhibition, Danny Brown makes a return with ‘uknowhatimsayin¿’, an album with stellar production and some of the best lyrics of Brown’s career so far.

As the album begins, it’s immediately clear that there’s a new direction compared to his past work as an artist. Working with legendary producer Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest, his production and Brown’s rapping melt together on every song.

Guest producers like JPEGMAFIA and Paul White bring their own flavour to their respective tracks, but the album doesn’t feel disjointed with the different sounds.

Brown’s use of humour shines through on a lot of songs on the album, with tracks like “Dirty Laundry” and “Combat” having bars that would get a giggle out of anyone. In a freestyle verse on “Belly of the Beast”, Brown lets out on of his best bars with “I eat so many shrimp I got iodine poison / Hoes on my dick ‘cause I look like Roy Orbison”.

While this album might drop Brown’s usual style of building an album around a singular concept, he doesn’t see it as a deterioration of his work. In an interview with Complex, Brown went over the change, saying he wanted it to be “just rap—dope beats and dope rhymes.” The free-flowing nature of the album works really well, and Brown doesn’t come off as abrasive in his tracks as he had on ‘Atrocity Exhibition’.

The individual songs have a lot of character, with tunes like “Change Up” and “Theme Song”,

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Brown’s use of humour shines through on a lot of songs on the album

opening the album on a very high note, and set the precedent for the rest of the album to follow.

In the lead single “Dirty Laundry”, Brown raps continuously about his sexual escapades, but he doesn’t appear to be bragging. It’s more like he’s bringing his skeletons out of the closet, or more accurately telling the listener about his “dirty laundry”.

On “Savage Nomad”, Brown boosts himself far above his competition as an electronic beat hums in the background. The laugh track during the interlude between verses works well here, as Brown laughs at the “Danny copies”.

On “Best Life”, Brown puts a more positive spin on his rapping compared to his earlier work. The beat reflects this positivity, with a much brighter and vibrant beat than other tracks. While he might be rapping about his hard upbringing and gang lifestyle, he looks to how he left that behind rapping, “‘Cause ain’t no next life, so I’m livin’ my best life. I’m livin’ my best life.”

The positive vibe continues on the title track “uknowhatimsayin¿”, where Brown raps across a pulsing synth beat. Brown’s flow is methodical, rapping about getting through life’s challenges with bars like: “Time’s hard? No, you can’t give up.

Know what I’m sayin’?”. Collaborator Obongjayar

takes the chorus to push the listener into getting back up and keep moving as life goes on.

On “Negro Spiritual”, Brown’s flow is fast paced and unrelenting. He plays with Tiger Woods puns, flaunts mint condition watches and taunts the competition in a song that proves he’s one of the biggest names in hip hop at the moment.

Alongside him is JPEGMAFIA, offering up a catchy chorus that lets you breathe before Brown starts up again. Productionwise, the song boasts fantastic basslines from Thundercat, as well as guest production by legendary producer Flying Lotus.

The final song on the album, “Combat”, is an incredibly jazzy track featuring both lively horns and a bouncing beat.

The song also has features from both Q-Tip and Consequence, who appear on the songs chorus.

The album itself is another successful project from Brown, as he continues to make clear that he’s a force to be reckoned with.

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Music

What does the Hella Mega Tour mean in 2019?

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Peter O’Neill examines the revival of pop-punk bands

ans of Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer were elated to find out that all three bands were to tour together next year all over the world.

Although all of the bands had the biggest moments in popularity at least, they still carry a lot of sway for fans of alternative rock.

Ultimately, however, this feels like a final battle as opposed to the renewal of life into the genre.

The musical landscape today is completely different even from when Fall Out Boy first burst into public consciousness in 2005. People beyond a niche of album loyalists, do not want an entire album to listen to as a whole piece front to back, but instead one or two catchy songs to add to a playlist.

There isn’t anything right or wrong with this, it’s just simply the way things are now.

These are three acts, particularly Green Day who put a lot of thought into the way their albums are structured. One of the reasons American Idiot was a smash hit, was that it was a brilliantly structured album that highlighted the alienation experienced by many during the George W Bush administration.

It also contained four huge singles that dominated the radio for the following two years. If you look at the charts today, it’s dominated by pop and hip-hop music. This shows it would take a massive crossover song that transcended genre for them to have a massive song today.

Another aspect that makes it harder for these bands to have a massive hit is that music is ultimately a young people’s game. The success of Billie Eilish last year who’s still a child highlights this.

However, this is all assuming that these bands

care. Most of the members of all three bands have children and are married, and are pretty settled in their lives. They also still have massive, although somewhat aging fanbases that still listen to every new album and will pay to go see them when they come around.

The decision to tour together is also a shrewd move when you have to assume that their popularity has dwindled. Lead singer and guitarist for Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, said that one of the reasons for touring together was that he wanted to play stadiums, with the subtext being, that Green Day can’t quite do it themselves together.

By putting Fall Out Boy and Weezer on the bill, two other bands with a lot of overlapping fanbases, it’s creating a similar spectacle similar to the 1988 Monsters of Rock tour, featuring Metallica and Van Halen. It’s creating a massive event, which is a time of alienation and segmentation is what people want more and more of.

The internet and neo-liberalism in Western society have created what could ultimately be one of the loneliest in civilisation. Felix Biederman highlights this excellently in his UFC documentary Fighting in the Age of Loneliness.

Religion, TV, and societal events no longer have quite the same pull that they even did ten years ago.

We can create our echo chamber and news feed every day without even knowing what the cultural event is for that time.

Concerts, which are essentially the musical expression of togetherness and love for fans of the act as well as performance help to bridge that gap.

By creating this massive touring event, hopefully, it’ll make the world at least a little less lonely.

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The musical landscape today is completely different even from when Fall Out Boy first burst into public consciousness

Kanye leaves fans waiting on latest album drop Thomas Hamilton looks into what we can expect from Kanye’s upcoming album

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s Kanye West continues his Sunday Service event across North America, his fans feel their goodwill and patience being tested as they continue to wait for his indefinitely delayed next project.

While “Jesus is King”, West’s ninth studio album, is reportedly finished, Kanye is still unhappy with the sound mixing of the album and needs more time to tweak it.

The original release date, September 27th was revealed by Kim Kardashian on Twitter, along with a handwritten tracklist for the album.

However, following a listening party in Detroit, just hours after his Sunday Service performance there, Kanye announced that the release was to be pushed back to Sunday, September 29th.

The delay was supposedly due to Kanye wanting to do more editing to the mix of the album and him waiting for Nicki Minaj to finish recording a verse for the song “New Body”, a song about plastic surgery which has since been axed from the album.

September 29th came and went and the album still wasn’t released. Disappointed fans relentlessly flooded Twitter with memes, while Kanye continued his Sunday Service tour, frustratingly silent on the albums release.

“Jesus is King” marks a radical departure from West’s previous output, with fans at a recent New York show reporting that the album is nearly entirely religious-themed and curse-free.

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Kanye was loudand-clear about the religious themes of the upcoming album

Reportedly Kanye also told the crowd at the end of a Sunday Service show that he will never write any secular music again, deciding to focus on creating gospel music for the rest of his career.

Kanye is supported by an ensemble gospel choir throughout the album, a sound which conjures memories of the trademark soulsampling of his earliest material.

When speaking to The New York Times, Kanye was loud-and-clear about the religious themes of the upcoming album: ‘This album has been made as an expression of the gospel, and to share the gospel and the truth of what Jesus has done for me … When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all he does for me, my soul cries out.”

While no singles from the album have been released, a plethora of footage of West’s Sunday Service tour has made it online, where Kanye displays the talent of his Gospel band and gives a preview of numerous tracks.

For instance on the album’s second track, “garden”, West meditates on his family as well as his belief in God. Ant Clemons, a singer-songwriter from New Jersey, provides the chorus.

This was followed up by the Ronny J. produced “Selah”, which features bouncing pianos and a chanting choir driving West’s fierce delivery of lyrics on violence and faith.

Some fans are still hopeful that the release of “Jesus is King” isn’t too far away, and a recent announcement by IMAX has some fans tepidly excited.

“Jesus is King”, the IMAX film that was originally supposed to release on the same day as the album, now has a confirmed release date of October 25 for North American cinemas.

In the film, Kanye performs his Sunday Service inside the Roden Crater, a massive sculptural installation built inside a dormant volcano by artist James Turrell. The project took 45 years to finish, with West donating $10 million towards the completion of the project in January.

There’s no way to know when Kanye will bless us with “Jesus is King”, but when the stars align in just the right way and he feels right to drop it on the world, hopefully it’ll be remembered for its own merits and not for its last-minute tweaks and delays.

Film & TV

Euphoria tackles the darkest aspects of youth culture

Áine O’Boyle looks into Euphoria and how it delves into topical issues concerning young people today

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uch like “Skins” did for millennials, “Euphoria” is highlighting the extreme facets of youth culture that are deeply ingrained within the lives of

teenagers today.

Similarly to the majority of tv shows we watch about teenagers, the cast of “Euphoria” is primarily made up of grown adults who are playing a group of 16-18 year olds.

Rue, the protagonist of the show is played by Zendaya, former Disney star. The show essentially unfolds under her narration with the actress seamlessly falling into the role of a character struggling with a drug addiction.

In an honest and raw portrayal of addiction we watch Rue make destructive decisions that negatively impact both her own life and the lives of her family and friends. We see her struggle with crippling anxiety that holds her back in her school life and makes her feel as though she isn’t worthy of being loved.

The show has received severe backlash among many adults and parents of whom have hailed it as being completely obscene and inappropriate, largely due to a number of graphic sex scenes and a proclivity towards nudity.

The president of the Parents Television Council condemned the show as being far too graphic for its target audience. With this comes a sense of irony that we would feel uncomfortable allowing

16-year-olds to watch a show based on the lives of other 16-year-olds. But this simply highlights the stark fact that the majority of those within this age demographic will not be shocked by the content of “Euphoria” as they all witness the various topics that the show tackles to lesser extremes in their daily lives.

Episode one features a “locker room” style situation where a group of young teenagers pass around a sex tape involving one of the characters, Cassie. We see the ease with which the majority of the young men can watch this tape and it offers us an insight into the impact that pornography has on young men in society.

We see the impacts of substandard sexual education in school systems within the storylines of “Euphoria”. We watch a female character being violently choked during sex, because the boy “thought she liked that”.

This is a large testament to the role of pornography in society, and highlights the fact that young men can often place the same expectations on young women that they engage in sexual activity with as that of the content they may watch in porn.

Euphoria was created to highlight the shocking extremes of youth culture today. The character of Kat, played by body-positive model Barbie

Ferreira, feels as though she has become sexually empowered because of the attention she receives from men on the internet.

Her character arch seems to become disillusioned as she acts as though she is this sexually empowered adult, when in reality she is just a 16-year-old girl who is being exploited by older men both on the internet and in real life.

“Euphoria” has also proved to be largely progressive in a number of ways. It tackles the issue of representation within the transgender community with the character of Jules, played

by Hunter Schafer.

The fact that Jules is a transgender woman is not pandered to within the scripting, only being mentioned in passing in episode three.

We instead watch Jules develop as a character, becoming aware of her toxic tendencies and witnessing a beautiful, caring friendship blossom with Rue. Aside from tackling topical issues within youth culture today, “Euphoria” also serves up some serious makeup inspiration, adopting editorial makeup looks into the regular lives of teenagers to encourage self-expression and individualism.

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We see the impacts of sub-standard sexual education in school systems within the storylines of Euphoria

The Politician serves as a satire of student politics

Aoife O’Brien discusses The Politician and its portrayal of the pressures placed upon young people today

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etflix’s “The Politician” premiered on the streaming site on September 27th 2019 and despite being hailed as hollow and mean by critics it is currently one of the highest rated shows on Netflix.

This is probably because critics have completely missed the point of the whole show.

While shows like “Euphoria” have been praised by critics for their raw emotional moments in difficult and distressing plots, these shows depict what happens when people rebel against society and the norms that have been set out for them.

This is not the purpose of “The Politician”.

Instead “The Politician” is a satirical depiction of the pressures felt by generation Z to be successful.

It is not about what happens when drugs and selfdestruction are used to cope with these pressures but instead focuses on the harsh and almost comical reality of what striving for this success and perfection can do to a person.

“The Politician” is based around the life of Peyton Hobart (Ben Platt) who is running for school president because it is part of his life-long plan to become president of the United States.

Since the age of seven he has been meticulously crafting his route to the White House studying the lives of former presidents so that he can emulate their common traits and experiences which lead to success and steer clear of their failures.

His pursuit for presidency is all consuming to the

point where every minor decision is considered in terms of how it will affect his future career.

The show’s opening credits set to the tune of “Chicago” by Sufjan Stevens depict this perfectly.

The sequence comprises of Payton being put together as though a marionette intended to pass as a real boy instead of actually being human. Diplomas, antidepressants, presidential biographies, a bee in a glass jar, a Harvard badge and a smattering of silver bullets are assembled into wooden compartments that join together to form Payton’s body.

It is a literal expression of the idea that people are so focused on achieving success that we have become nothing more than the sum of our parts or experiences.

Much of the show is based around this lack of authenticity and to call the show “hollow” because of it is to completely dismiss the fact that many young people struggle to know how to cope with their emotions because they feel so much pressure from society to have their path laid out and to stick to it.

In the first episode of the series Payton’s mother Georgina (Gwyneth Paltrow) touches on this, telling Payton: “I think a lot of young people feel that way, especially nowadays. Your generation got the terrible idea that it was best to vomit every thought and feeling all over each other. It’s a pandemic of over-communication that’s led to an absence of intimacy.”

Payton and his political arch nemesis Astrid

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The Politician is a satirical depiction of the pressures felt by generation Z to be successful

(Lucy Boynton) are the embodiment of this. They are so consumed with perfection and maintaining their public personas that they’re out of touch with their emotions.

Similar to the way apps like Snapchat and Instagram allow us to share aspects of our days that we’ve specifically created for public consumption, Astrid and Payton strive to project an image of themselves that reflects the person they believe society wants them to be far more than the person they actually are.

This is very telling of our society where appearance and ambition can often mean more than talent, authenticity or genuine emotion.

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Film &TV

A new Joker takes the stage Lucien Waugh Daly looks at Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of the iconic Joker

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n one pivotal climactic scene of Todd Phillips’ “Joker” – likely the most intensely debated film of 2019 – Joaquin Phoenix’s mentally ill Arthur Fleck announces that “this isn’t about politics. I’m not political.”

It begs the question of whether Phillips’ film, which has been labelled a cinematic siren for incels and a regressive depiction of masculine suffering, intends to say anything political at all.

Or, in attempting to frame the psychosis of a broken man through a filter of comic-book thrills, has it simply become an unintentional scapegoat for American media neurosis that has been building upon fears of violence and far-right rebellion throughout the last few years of the Trump era?

Phoenix is the third actor in eleven years to don the iconic clown makeup on the big screen; his performance – while certainly not without its iconic moments – still remains in the shadow of Heath Ledger’s generation-defining work in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight”.

The portrayal lacks the full-bodied insanity that powered Ledger’s Joker to becoming the face on a million teenagers’ bedroom walls. Yet “Joker” is a film with obvious intentions of adorning many a college dorm wall in its own right, capturing the same spirit of (perhaps superficial) modern male rage that elevated films like “Fight Club” to cult status 20 years ago.

Phillips has wrangled a cacophony of film influences into an aesthetic that is, while certainly

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Joker is a film concerned with media and its relationship to social unrest

unique, often too derivative of already-iconic work to take at face value: the homages to “Taxi Driver” and “The King of Comedy” don’t get more obvious than the casting of Robert De Niro as a comedy talkshow host idolised by Arthur, but there are equally unsubtle tributes to work like Paddy Chayefksy’s screenplay for “Network”, the classic 1976 drama about a news anchor kickstarting a political uprising.

Joker is a film concerned with media and its relationship to social unrest. Therefore it’s ironic how this film has become such a talking-point in the never-ending debate over film’s ability to glorify murder and motivate violent acts.

We meet Arthur Fleck when he’s working for a clown hire company called Ha Ha’s, spinning an advertising sign on a street corner when he’s not caring for his frail mother. His frequent public humiliation is one element contributing to mental deterioration that his psychiatrist struggles to help him control.

Phoenix leans too heavily into a cartoonish laugh that is at first effectively sinister but descends into tedious repetition. Yet he never hits the painfully aggressive “twisted” notes of Jared Leto in Suicide

Squad, who was the least interesting possible version of this character. Arthur, at the worst of times, still feels like a fully-formed human being with more ties to Scorsese protagonists than generic Batman rogues.

Phillips has assembled an enigmatic supporting cast around Phoenix: De Niro is something of a moral anchor amidst the controlled chaos as a Jay Leno type who fulfils the same function Jerry Lewis did in The King Of Comedy.

Atlanta’s Zazie Beetz is a warm peripheral presence, while Bill Camp and Shea Whigham lend some prestige status as the detectives who may or may not be onto Joker’s tail.

The film ramps up the surprises in its final act, as Arthur’s transformation into the familiar monster escalates and the city that has treated him like a joke for so long begins to catch up to his dark philosophies.

Joker isn’t quite powerful enough to incite any kind of real-life revolution, but it’s somewhat refreshing to see a film this intellectually curious open to a box office of almost $100m in one weekend. Twisted indeed.

Stranger Things season four trailer sparks suspicions Natasha Lynch looks into what we can expect from the fourth season of Stranger Things

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nown for its cinematic essence of the 1980’s, Stranger Things pays homage to the pop culture of that decade. Its success can be owed to the retro soundtrack, first-class performances and impeccable writing. Creators of the show, the Duffer Brothers, borrow the aesthetic and theme of Stephen King and Steven Spielberg films alike.

The sci-fi smash, which first captivated Netflix viewers in 2016, ignited a fan frenzy with the release of season four’s teaser trailer.The 45 second clip has garnered an astounding nine million views within a week of being released.

The series logo is depicted flickering in the foreground of the alternate dimension, the Upside Down. Multiple Easter eggs are hidden in the background such as a clock tower, which fans are predicting shows the official release date of season four. The intriguing statement “We’re not in Hawkins anymore”, sets the tone for the upcoming season.

The first season centered around the disappearance of Will Byers amid supernatural events and the emergence of Eleven, a girl with psychokinetic abilities. It received high critical acclaim and saw an outstanding 97 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on this season alone, the Guardian listed it as the third best show of that entire year.

Season two saw the famous friend group

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recovering and dealing with the aftermath of traumatic events and the demogorgon monster. Will struggles to accept reality as he is still influenced by entities from the upside down and new character, Max, is a welcomed addition to the group.

The recent season three shows the lead up to the fourth of July celebrations. The new Starcourt Mall takes Hawkins by storm and creates a rebirth of the previously idle town. A secret Russian lab under the mall attempts to reopen the gate to the unnerving alternate dimension.The introduction of stand-out character, Robin, adds a sarcastic and sassy originality amidst the chaotic events.

Although fans believed certain episodes were tedious and that Nancy and Jonathan’s lacking subplot was unnecessary, it can be hailed as the best season yet. It is comical, heartfelt, compelling

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As seasons have passed, expectations for the series have grown and have been generously met

and integral.

The Duffer Brother’s talent of great characterisation is highlighted in each of the nine episodes. Hopper’s presumed death and scenestealer Erica Sinclair were the main topics of discussion between dedicated viewers. The final episode is flawlessly executed and highly emotive, standing as a testament to the creators.

As seasons have passed, expectations for the series have grown and have been generously met.

40 million household accounts tuned in to season three this year, following its premier on the fourth of July .

Although there is no official release date for season four, previously teaser trailers were released a whole year before their actual premier. The Duffer Brothers have suggested that there may also be a fifth season but nothing has been confirmed.

Netflix have signed the creators to a multi-year film and series deal for other projects in the meantime.

Many unanswered questions remain from the ending of season three. Of course, there are hopes for the friend group to reunite and for Eleven to regain her powers. However, the full agenda of the Russian lab is unknown, and will perhaps be the primary focus of season four. Fans wishfully speculate that the chain-smoking Chief Hopper will resurface after watching the post-credits scene.

Certainly, the final episode paved the way for a refreshing and mysterious twist for the new season.

Culture

What is cancel culture?

Aoibhín Meghen asks what it really means to be cancelled

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he online world is a minefield. People post, like and share opinions every hour of the day but what happens if people really don’t like what you have to say?

One answer to this is that you get “cancelled”. As everybody’s lives are represented more and more online, so is the criticism of them.

This environment fosters a “cancel culture”.

The definition of “cancel culture” from Urban Dictionary is “A modern internet phenomenon where a person is ejected from influence or fame by questionable actions.”

People, mostly celebrities, can get cancelled for their opinions or actions and thanks to the internet these could be from five minutes ago to five years.

In January this year, R&B artist Azealia Banks was cancelled following a number of racist comments made about Irish people.

On her way to a concert in The Academy, Banks had an altercation with an Aer Lingus air hostess.

After her concert she also said “Don’t you all have a famine to go die in or something?” in an Instagram comment.

Banks had also previously attacked singer Zayn Malik with a number of racist tweets, leading to her twitter account being suspended.

Taylor Swift has long been a victim of cancel culture. In 2016 her feud with Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West led to a lot of anger towards Swift as fans claimed that she always played the victim..

West had just released his album “The Life of Pablo” which features his song titled “Famous” in which he says “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex.”

Swift spoke out after the songs release saying that West had not told her about the song beforehand.

However Kardashian West posted phone call recordings between Taylor and West where he shares the song with her and she approves of it, even calling it clever.

This left many people feeling angry and disillusioned with the pop star.

A more serious example of cancel culture at work is the huge backlash against film producer Harvey Weinstein and music producer R. Kelly over sexual misconduct throughout each of their individual careers.

Now many people boycott R. Kelly’s music and Weinstein has been shunned in Hollywood, as both of their inappropriate behavior over many years has come to light.

Without the internet and it’s “call out culture”, these men would not have suffered the consequences of their actions.

Another celebrity who has experienced first hand the unforgiving nature of “cancel culture” is Kevin Hart, who stepped down from hosting the 2019 Oscars when homophobic tweets of his resurfaced.

“Cancel culture” can be seen as somewhat of a joke. Many people use it in everyday language, saying “you’re cancelled” or “it’s cancelled” to say

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In January this year, R&B artist Azealia Banks was cancelled following a number of racist comments made about Irish people

they don’t like something or someone.

However, this rash and cut throat mindset can have major effects on the people being “cancelled”.

In August, Taylor Swift opened up about how she was affected when the world turned against her over the Kardashian-West drama. In an interview with Vogue she described the experience as isolating.

Swift said: “I don’t think there are that many people who can actually understand what it’s like to have millions of people hate you very loudly.”

Although cancel culture can be a funny joke or can be used as a way to rally against people in the spotlight who are abusing their power, it’s very important to remember that these celebrities that are getting cancelled are people first.

Perhaps in some cases we can call them out and educate them on what they have done wrong instead of cutting them out altogether.

Shane Dawson reinvents YouTube

Jennifer Keegan discusses Shane Dawson’s new YouTube video series

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outuber Shane Dawson is paving the way for a new kind of YouTube.

Previously known for his conspiracy videos and edgy humour, Shane has kept a steady fanbase since he started on the platform 19 years ago.

YouTube, which until now has been made up of mainly rough and ready self-made videos is being slowly changed, as longer and more polished videos are released akin to that of the streaming giant Netflix; all thanks to Shane Dawson.

Last summer, Dawson began making longer documentary style videos that have taken the YouTube community by storm. His channel has amassed to 22.6 million subscribers as a result.

Why are these new videos so popular? Some are calling this the “Shane Dawson Effect” which is the lending of a sympathetic voice to controversial and often hated figures.

His previous videos have caused the tide to turn in favour of many of his interviewees such as Jake Paul who was famously hated by many until he appeared on Dawson’s channel.

Dawson himself has got into trouble over the years due to his dark and edgy humour but he wears his heart on his sleeve and has always been open about his past struggles with the media, anxiety and depression.

It is this honesty and openness that makes him such a relatable and comforting host. He is able to show the human and emotional side of many of his interviewees without it seeming staged or disingenuous.

The first series he made was about “TanaCon”, a

failed meet and greet event held by youtuber, Tana Mongeau. That series went straight to trending but was soon overtaken when Dawson released “The Secret World of Jeffree Star” which was a fivepart-series on the controversial makeup mogul and youtuber, Jeffree Star. Dawson’s channel skyrocketed and the star series now has a total of about 150 million views.

His next few series included a detailed look at the lives of youtubers Jake Paul and Eugenia Cooney which were also watched by millions. His latest documentary again features Jeffree Star. The first part was released to much hype on October 1st.

This series focuses on Dawson himself breaking into the makeup world and working on an eyeshadow palette collaboration with Star.

It will follow the development of the makeup line: from choosing the names and colours of shades to branding and pricing, photo-shoots, and production. It also shows the business side of the makeup empire that Jeffree Star Cosmetics is a large player in.

The series trailer also indicates that this is not all that will be covered. Teaser clips include footage of both Star and Dawson’s reactions to the recent drama and scandals that rocked the beauty community such as the Tati Westbrook vs James Charles feud.

Episodes have so far been around an hour long but they are well worth the time. Dawson has toned down his dramatic reactions, music, and editing which has been welcomed by fans who had previously criticised this aspect in his previous videos.

With the combination of cameraman Andrew Siwicki’s homemade yet still polished footage and smart editing, Dawson’s humble and goofy humour and Star’s sass and brutal honesty, it makes for an entertaining yet informative look at the business behind the beauty industry.

The pair have become close friends, with Star telling Dawson in episode two: “I don’t really trust many, but I trust you with my whole heart.” This friendship is clearly displayed throughout the series and is heart-warming to watch unfold.

Whatever it is you’re looking for, be it genuine information about the makeup industry or simply for some “tea”, this series caters to all needs.

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He is able to show the human and emotional side of many of his interviewees without it seeming staged

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Pippa O’Connor on living your best life

Emma Costigan looks into the life and career of Pippa O’Connor with her latest book release

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odel, author, mother, wife and successful business woman – Pippa O’Connor Ormond has done it all. A true girl boss. Pippa wrote her first book in 2016.

However, in her second book “The Pippa Guide: Live Your Best Life”, she delves deeper into her life than before, “I knew that I wanted [the book] to go beyond the snippets that you see online.”

Pippa explains at the beginning of the book that she wants to show her fans that everything is not always as it is conveyed on social media. She compares herself to a swan – from the outside looking elegant, and graceful, “but underneath I was swimming for dear life”.

Taking us on a behind-the-scenes look into her life, Pippa shares with us her secrets and tips on running a successful business, interior design, fashion, beauty, travel and more.

The ex-model reveals the disheartening reason behind the end of her modelling career – that no one would hire her after she fell pregnant with her eldest son, Ollie, saying: “There isn’t much work for pregnant models in Ireland.”

Travelling through the ups and downs of her career, Pippa explains how she overcame the lack of work, and let it launch her into the career path she is in today, “I realised that online might be the

way forward”.

Since then, Pippa has created her own denim business Poco by Pippa, succeeded by her homeware line, The Pippa Collection. She even won the title of Young Businesswoman of the Year in 2017.

After moving six times through rented houses, Pippa and her family have finally settled in their “forever home”. Living up to expectations, her home is just as elegant as she is. Her lifestyle guide is decked out with stunning photographs of the home’s interior.

The mum-of-two describes a great passion for being able to make a space a home, something she inherited from her own mother. Pippa makes light of the hardship of storing seasonal decorations, and shares her tricks for getting it done quickly, and efficiently.

Despite the tasteful appearance of her home, Pippa says she is a fan purchasing from HomeSense and TK Maxx, because “you can find incredible things there.”

Considering fashion builds the foundations of Pippa’s career, it’s understandable that she has an entire section in “The Pippa Guide” dedicated to it.

She chats about being environmentally sustainable, saying that investing in items you’ll wear a lot, and that will last you a long time is the key to a

successful wardrobe. Pippa says she is a believer in utilising all the clothes she owns, pairing things differently together so that they work throughout every season.

She even has an entire chapter dedicated to the way she styles her favourite Poco jeans.

Turning her focus to skincare, Pippa shares her everyday routine. She says that she has only recently learned the importance of minding your skin from friend, Jennifer Rock, a.k.a The Skin Nerd.

Although she has a team behind her to do her makeup, hair and nails for events, Pippa is a regular woman, doing her own hair and makeup the majority of the time. She shares her favourite products to use when doing her everyday look and the application process she takes.

All in all, “The Pippa Guide” is a must-have book if you’re looking for an insightful business and lifestyle read. It has all the tips and tricks you need to organise your life, and pursue your dream business or home. It also doubles as an extremely aesthetic coffee-table book. Who better to take all this advice from than the Social Media Queen herself?

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Pippa explains how she overcame the lack of work, and let it launch her into the career path she is in today

Don’t leave economics up to the economists, says Varoufakis Áine O’Boyle reviews the book that is all about breaking down the barriers surrounding the economy

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ith most books, it is essential to begin with a healthy dose of skepticism, even more so with a book about the economy, written by the former Minister for Finance during the Greek economic crash.

“Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: A Brief History of Capitalism” is a pleasantly interesting read. Dedicated to his daughter, Xenia, Yanis Varoufakis writes as though he is telling a story, all the while trying to educate his daughter on the concept of market society, a word he chooses to use instead of capitalism.

Believing the word “capitalism” holds too much ideological baggage, the term market society serves as a more neutral definition of the world we live in, one where money is exchanged for goods and services, where the production of such goods and services are fueled by debt and where banks magically create money by typing a series of numbers into a computer.

Varoufakis admits from the offset that he wrote this book in a period of nine days, something of which many authors would most likely not admit if they wish to be taken seriously. Somehow this seems to add more charm to the book. It makes it appear to be something of a stream of consciousness as Varoufakis speaks to his daughter about the economy in a way that a teenager with little prior knowledge of economics will understand.

The book serves as a means to ensure that normal people can have even a basic understanding of how the economy works. Varoufakis states that discussion surrounding the economy should not be left to the economists as this will undermine

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The book serves as a means to ensure that normal people can have even a basic understanding of how the economy works

democracy by assuming that the economy exists outside of the political realm, when in fact the two are very much intrinsically linked.

For a book that is aimed at providing a brief history of capitalism, the word “capitalism” itself is rarely used. Whilst alluding to the likes of Karl Marx and his understanding of The Communist Manifesto, the book serves more as a means to understanding how market society operates as opposed to being a condemnation of capitalism and everything it stands for.

Varoufakis quashes the idea, to the dismay of many economists, that studying the economy is a science, and instead compares it to the role of a philosopher in society.

This book about the economy is unique in the sense that its whole aim is to break down the barriers surrounding the economy. In order for a market society to survive and evolve, it should be a precondition that the people living within this society have the necessary language and understanding of the components of the economy to see how it thrives and crashes.

While also alluding to various works of literature and film, from Greek mythology to “The Matrix”, Varoufakis provides the necessary tools to understanding the various facets of market society.

Through explaining the basics of the economy to his daughter, Varoufakis makes readers aware of how much the economy impacts our everyday lives and why it is so important to understand the world in which we are living in.

Lifestyle Anxiety on the rise

Roisin Maguire outlines how anxiety is on the rise among young people

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t is completely normal to be anxious or worried about events that will happen in the future. However, if these feelings become constant and cause significant stress, then it could be considered a serious mental illness.

Women are twice as likely to have anxiety than men.

People who suffer from anxiety often feel a sense of doom and have symptoms such as dizziness, rapid heart rate, stomach problems, dizziness, trouble sleeping, lack of concentration and panic attacks.

However, there are some symptoms of anxiety that go unnoticed as some people think it is another part of their personality. These include: not wanting to leave the house or go to social events, worrying about getting sick, being restless and having other compulsive disorders.

According to Mental Health Ireland, around one in six people in Ireland suffer from anxiety which has steadily increased in the last 20 years. So why has led to an increase in young people with anxiety?

There are 5 different types of anxiety: generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and social anxiety.

Generalised anxiety disorder includes excessive worrying about ordinary aspects of life such as family, friends, work, university and health.

Obsessive compulsive disorders typically occurs in cycles due to stress where a person gets caught in obsessive behaviour. Panic disorder includes very sudden panic attacks and experience worry in between these panic attacks. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that occurs in people who have experienced shocking events in their life. Social anxiety is when a person is hyper-aware in almost every situation.

The counselling service, Jigsaw, has reported that 39 per cent of young people attending Jigsaw use the service for anxiety disorders. This is a 7 per cent increase in the last three years. In 2018, Jigsaw delivered counselling to 27,000 people aged between 17 and 25. Jigsaw is a registered charity founded in 2006 by Dr. Tony Bates and offers a free counselling service to young people.

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So why has led to the increase in young people with anxiety?

In Dublin, Jigsaw has five locations. The remaining locations are in Roscommon, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Meath and Offaly. Therefore this service is not accessible for young people in counties in Northern Ireland or counties where young people can’t commute to the closest locations to them.

People who have less common mental health issues and live in rural areas, find it very difficult to access treatment that is close to them because this is mostly available in Dublin. For example, there are only three main centres for Borderline Personality Disorder in Ireland.

Dr. Gillian O’Brien, the director of Jigsaw’s clinical governance said that “high expectations of self” are key reasons in the increasing number of anxiety disorders in Ireland according to thejournal. ie. Exam stress, family breakdowns and bullying are more reasons for this increase.

Time to talk about men’s body image

Aoife McMahon opens up the discussion of men’s body image

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t’s a common misconception that men don’t suffer the same amount of pressures as women do when it comes to body image.

Men and boys are expected to be tall, strong and have muscles, these expectations can be a huge burden to men of all ages.

It’s hard for men, they don’t have a male version of Lizzo who tells them they’re Greek gods.

Men are also less likely to talk to their friends if they’re feeling insecure about their bodies, so they wouldn’t get the same reassurance that us girls give our friends.

23-year-old Dean Caffrey said “It’s a different pressure for men because you’re meant to be strong”. He explained how he thinks this stems from traditions in the past where the men were always the head of the household and seen as the “protector” and the provider.

Another prevailing assumption is that only women suffer from eating disorders, this couldn’t be further from the truth. According to Bodywhys, the eating disorder association of Ireland, it is estimated that 10 per cent of cases of anorexia

and bulimia are male, though more recent studies suggest this figure could be as high as 25 per cent.

Men affected by eating disorders are often under-diagnosed. It can take longer for men to acknowledge their eating disorders, which means they might not be diagnosed for months, years, or until they reach crisis point. One of the main reasons men are diagnosed later than women is that there is a belief that eating disorders are female illnesses. This stigma causes men to hide their issues from others.

Bodywhys say that recently the eating disorders men encounter most are extreme dieting, as well as bulimia and muscle dysmorphia.

16-year-old Ciaran Treacy is an avid sports player and he said that boys on his various sports teams constantly compare themselves to each other. He said, “there is definitely a pressure among young men to have big biceps and big legs” and that boys on his sports teams would often say they wish they had muscles as big as other team’s members.

A man who’s paving the way for male body positivity is 26-year-old Stevie Blaine a.k.a @bopo.

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Bodywhys say that recently the eating disorders men encounter most are extreme dieting, as well as bulimia and muscle dysmorphia

boy on Instagram. Like the numerous female body positive influencers on Instagram, Blaine’s aim is to make people feel good about their body. He posts unedited, real photos of what his body looks like to his 16K followers and encourages men to love their “man boobs” like he loves his. Growing up, Blaine just wanted to fit in but now he’s proud to stand out, he says he doesn’t need to shrink himself; he’ll make his own space.

However, a few influencers on Instagram isn’t enough. Why are there almost no plus size male models? Surely if women have models like Ashley Graham to look up to, men should have someone too. Men need to be told just as often as women that their bodies are beautiful, that their curves are natural and that they all don’t need big guns and six packs to be.

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Lifestyle

Spooky Season Isabella Finn talks about the Halloween Hype

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pooky Szn is essentially just referring to the month of October as a whole, celebrating all things Halloween related.

But what Spooky Szn really does is hype up the Autumn experience and aesthetic, something that has long been associated with pumpkin spice lattes and not the actual harvesting season.

The celebration of Spooky Szn has been enriched in memes across the internet with the hashtag #spookyseason generating 444K posts on Instagram. The majority of the pictures depict Halloween make up, seasonal coffees and small American towns littered in orange and gold fallen leaves. Stunning I know. But are people actively enjoying the Spooky Szn or are they just momentarily pleased by the autumnal aesthetic?

In an Instagram survey targeted at ages 16-24, 66 per cent said that they actually enjoy the Autumn season while 34 per cent said they just enjoyed the visual presented to them. But when asked whether they were “here” for that Spooky Szn hype only 47 per cent said that they bought into the Szn image of tea and barmbrack, dressing up with friends and watching nature shift its colour palette. The rest believe that the idea of Spooky Szn is the equivalent of an orange Pinterest page with a few

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pumpkins thrown about.

However a large portion of Spooky Szn culture is it’s cinematic attributes. We see this same trend at Christmas, it’s that one of time of year when you can watch a seasonal movie completely guilt free.

Because it’s morally wrong to watch Elf in July, just saying.

Routinely, classics like Hocus Pocus, Halloween Town and, well, Halloween make their annual appearance. Now this is an area that Spooky Szn sceptics have more faith in. 69 per cent of the survey said that they enjoy Halloween related movies and 56 per cent said that they are more likely to watch a scary movie during Spooky Szn, and you know what? I don’t blame you.

Dressing up is undoubtedly a huge feature of Spooky Szn culture but this is where things take a turn. 60 per cent of people said that they still dress up for Halloween. Instagram can be a fantastic place to become artistically inspired for costumes, particularly when it comes creative makeup and hairstyles . Mimicking pop culture where applicable is always a treat.

But 85 per cent said they preferred Halloween as a child than they do in adulthood. Just for the nostalgia, people are dressing up and for what?

Just so they can safely say that they participated in

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However a large portion of Spooky Szn culture is it’s cinematic attributes

Spooky Szn. Or is it because consumerism sucked the fun out of being silly once year and they’re trying to hold on to something that they used to enjoy when they were a kid?

Either way nearly €41 million is spent on Halloween costumes, decorations and food in Ireland every year. Which burns the question; is Spooky Szn something you buy into or is it something that you should just learn to embrace without a Instagram Valencia filter?

Why some people are triggered by Greta Roisin Maguire opens up the current debate over Greta Thunberg

hile Greta Thunberg has her devoted followers, she also has detractors who have branded her as mentally ill, hysterical and called her a child that should be doing something else with her time.

This backlash comes after her speech with world officials a number of weeks ago to address the climate crisis. Since this speech, there is now a list of people who have made comments against Greta including Ryan Tubridy, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

Ryan Tubridy had to respond to comments he made about Greta and clarify himself after people took to Twitter to complain. On his Radio One show, Tubridy said he felt “uncomfortable” watching Thunberg’s speech and how he thought she should be taken home to “watch a movie”.

Tubridy has since apologised to to his listeners and said that the papers have “treated the treatment of the comments very fairly.”

He said: “...in relation to these comments I made about Greta Thunberg’s speech to the United Nations I think there might have been confusion about a pairing of Asperger’s syndrome as a mental illness but that wasn’t the case or what was intended at all.”

Tubridy said that his comments were made out of concern for the health of Thunberg and that he is a “supporter of the climate marches”.

Donald Trump is another member of the Thunberg hate list. Trump mocked the 16 year old climate change activist after her speech. She told UN world leaders that “this is all wrong” and that she should be “back in school on the other side of the ocean”.

Trump retweeted this and sarcastically said: “She seems like a very happy young girl looking forward to a bright and wonderful future. So nice to see!”

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Tubridy said that his comments were made out of concern for the health of Thunberg and that he is a “supporter of the climate marches

Many people on twitter responded and defended Thunberg for being a 16 year old with Asperger’s giving a speech in her second language.

Vladimir Putin said nobody explained to Thunberg that “the modern world is complicated and complex”. Following these comments, Thunberg updated her Twitter bio to reflect what Putin said to “a kind but poorly informed teenager”.

Some of the comments Thunberg has received on Twitter are vile and refer to a mental illness when she has Asperger’s and no mental illness. Famous climate change denier, Andrew Bolt, said her speech was “freakishly influential”. A man taunting a 16 year old teenager with Asperger’s behind his iPhone or computer screen is not entitled to make

these comments.

These haters refer to Thunberg’s illness and call her a child because they have no real criticism to give. Some people have pointed at the fact it is all men making these comments and believe that it’s their misogynistic behaviour peaking through.

Some say that if this was a male teenager giving this speech, he would be applauded. They cannot scientifically argue with Thunberg because it has been proven that humans are destroying the planet.

Some criticise her for not coming up with ideas to combat climate change when Thunberg is simply trying to urge the adults to do this.

Lifestyle

Ditching fast fashion

Niamh Kinsella gives us the low down on buying sustainably in Dublin

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f you want to avoid fast fashion, where do you even begin?

People are becoming more and more aware of the effects that fast fashion has on our environment. What does fast fashion really mean though?

Loosely, it means any brand that takes trends from the runway and brings them to our wardrobes as quickly as possible.

Fast fashion retailers like Zara, River Island, Topshop, Bershka and practically any shop you’ll find in any city is using an excessive amount of resources to make their clothes in sweatshops around the world. This, in turn creates so much unnecessary waste for our planet.

Why keep buying from these huge corporate businesses when you can support your local smaller ones and help save the planet?

The prices at vintage shops and some funky charity shops are just as cheap, if not cheaper than some retailers and the quality is usually higher so it’s a better deal. Also, you’re more than likely buying something that’s unique, instead of something that several other people have.

Vintage shops in Dublin like Tola Vintage, Nine Crows, Lucy’s Lounge and Dublin Vintage Factory have become incredibly popular recently because of the huge rise in people trying to reduce their fast

fashion carbon footprint.

These shops sell original and reworked vintage clothes which are super trendy, for anyone who wants to buy them.

Some shops also host kilo sales which are perfect if you’re a broke college student. Kilo sales are great because you’re paying for your clothes by weight, which is usually €20-€25 per kilo.

You can save so much money at these sales.

From experience, here are a few things you can get for a kilo, four shirts, two branded track jackets, a pair of denim jeans with a jacket and shoes, a jacket, t-shirt, shorts and shoes.

Amazing, right?

However, if you are looking to spend even less money than that, swap shops and markets are probably the best way to go.

Jam Park in Swords has a Market Park every Sunday morning from 12am-5pm where people go to sell their unwanted clothes at a discounted price. It is really worth the visit, because people sell amazing pieces for such affordable prices. Who doesn’t love a good deal while also helping to save the planet?

Slightly closer to home, DCU also has its very own swap shop every Wednesday in the U. The brand ‘Nu Wardrobe’ are behind this amazing initiative. The aim is for students to bring their

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unwanted clothes to donate, and in exchange they can receive a piece of clothing from the brand that other people have donated.

Like anything in life, its hard to quit buying fast-fashion cold turkey, but a little goes a long way. Hopefully this helps you on your journey to buying more used clothes and we can stop these fast-fashion retailers from dominating the fashion world.

Steve Garrigan and mental health

Kirsty Dowdall talks about how Kodaline band member, Steve Garigan, opened up about his struggle with mental health

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odaline’s frontman Steve Garrigan has recently opened up about his struggles with anxiety and is urging others to follow in his footsteps after suffering in silence with it for years.

The 31-year-old singer spoke about his experience with panic attacks and anxiety when he was younger but revealed he has since learned how to deal with them.

Garrigan alongside his girlfriend, broadcaster and author Diana Bunici spoke about the importance of getting people talking and communicating about mental health issues in their first interview as a couple on RTÉ’s Ray D’Arcy Show.

“At the time, I thought that, if I had told people that I’m having anxiety and panic attacks, it’s a mental illness thing, I thought that people would have looked down on me, or people would have been ashamed of it” he said.

“I hope at very least it encourages somebody to speak up, seek help and realise that there’s nothing to be ashamed of. There’s always a brighter day ahead” Garrigan wrote on Instagram following his interview on The Ray D’Arcy Show.

Garrigan has been named an ambassador for Walk in My Shoes, which has been organised by St. Patrick’s mental health service to encourage dialogue and break the stigma around anxiety and depression.

He will be hosting a slot on the Walk In My Shoes pop-up radio station from 5-7pm on Thursday October 10th , World Mental Health Day. He will also be one of many celebrities taking part in the Now We’re Talking mental health campaign, a partnership between Hot Press, Lyon’s Tea and Pieta House.

The celebrities will contribute articles to the website and like Garrigan, speak about their own

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Movember is a charity that focuses on fighting prostate cancer and testicular cancer, as well as mental health and suicide prevention for men

experiences with mental health issues and how they dealt with them. Others involved include Bastille’s frontman Dan Smith, singer Dermot Kennedy and Love Island presenter Caroline Flack.

But Garrigan isn’t the only man struggling with mental health issues or mental illness. According to the Movember website “around the world, the rate of male suicide is alarmingly high: 6 out of 10 suicides are men.”

In Ireland, data released in the National Office for Suicide Prevention’s (NOSP) 2018 report, of 352 suicides in 2018, 80 per cent were men.

Movember is a charity that focuses on fighting

prostate and testicular cancer as well as mental health, and suicide prevention for men.

The Movember movement “looks at mental health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion.” They plan on reducing the rate of male suicides around the wold by 25 per cent by 2030.

Movember share Garrigan’s beliefs and they are encouraging people, specifically men to speak out about how they’re feeling and are “working toward a world where men and boys are comfortable having conversations about the big things in life.” the college view The Hype |11

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Short hairstyles for that new do

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Joy Nderitu shows us ways to wear your hair short for all hair types

f you’ve recently committed to getting your locks chopped or are considering it however wondering how to style it. Look no further as I have hairstyles that will cater to all types of hair depending on the look you are going for.

Cutting your hair is a great way to change up your look, styling it however maybe a little bit trickier for those of you who have fine hair. Fine hair requires the use of special shampoos and conditioners in order to get that ‘luscious voluminous’ look. It is very important to make sure you have the basics as a large number of styling products will only weigh the hair down.

Layers are very important when getting the chop as it provides fine hair with extra volume and gives the illusion of thicker, vibrant hair.

Changing up your hairstyle is something everyone should do as it gives you the opportunity to showcase your personality through your hair, whether you have fine or thick hair there is a hairstyle out there for you.

Fine Hair Pixie Hairstyle

The Pixie hairstyle is one of the most popular hairstyles for those who have fine hair as it allows the top of your layers to be back combed to give your hair that extra volume. This hairstyle can be messy and carefree giving you that ‘edgy’ look.

Short wavy bob

A short wavy bob is a favourite among those who have have straight and sleek short hair. This look can be achieved by using a curling wand. Once curled, continue to brush out the hair which again will leave you with bouncy curls adding a little bit of depth to the hair.

A line with bob undercut

An A line with bob undercut is definitely a hairstyle that will turn heads everywhere you go. This is where you get an undercut at the side of your hair, which may seem a little extreme for some but still leaves a little bit of femininity to your hair.

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Layers are very important when getting the chop as it provides fine hair with extra volume and gives the illusion of thicker, vibrant hair

Thick Hair Smooth bob

A smooth bob is a MUST for those who have thick hair as it gives that soft classy look. The smooth bob with a few layers running through gives the appearance of a feathered look which is every girl with fine hairs dream.

Short bob with tapered back

This hairstyle is very daring and can be described as a bowl shaped cut. The bottom of the hair is cropped defining the rest of the hair which will just about cover your ears. This is a handy hairstyle for those who are always on the go as it does not need to be styled regularly.

Messy inverted bob

This hairstyle is popular among those with thick waves. It’s perfect for anyone that is willing to be a bit creative with their hair and go au natural with their waves with this tame hairstyle.

Billie Eilish’s eco friendly world tour

Kinga Piotrowska talks about how Billie Eilish is leading the way for other celebrities to follow

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inger Billie Eilish is trying to make her new upcoming world tour “Where Do We Go” as green as possible.

In an interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, the 17-year-old revealed that she’s teaming up with a non-profit organisation “Reverb”, that “specialises in the best and most healthy and green ways to do everything.”

Billie is going to try to reduce the amount of plastic that is being used during her shows, so no plastic straws will be allowed, and fans will bring their own bottles.

There will also be recycling bins everywhere as she mentioned that “If something is recyclable, it doesn’t matter if

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there’s nowhere to recycle it.” At every venue, Billie will also introduce a “Billie Eilish EcoVillage” which will be a place where she can help raise awareness and inform fans about the climate crisis.

Eilish however, is not the first celebrity to team up with the non-profit organisation.

Reverb has worked with artists such as Shawn Mendes, Harry Styles, Pink and Maroon 5. Reverb also partners with festivals and venues all around the world.

They create ways in which they can reduce the negative footprint that events can cause.

They help with things such as coordinating local farm food, fuelling sustainable biodiesel in tour buses and compositing and donating food waste. Recently, Eilish has shown her

interest in advocating for the climate crisis.

Before her performance on Saturday Night Live, she shared an Instagram video with Woody Harrelson talking about the effects of climate change and spoke about the great work of some environmental groups such as Fridays For Future and Greenpeace.

Eilish said “Our earth is warming up and our oceans are rising. Extreme weather is wrecking millions of lives.” Recently, Eilish has been announced as a performer for the Global Citizen Festival. Global Citizen’s year-long campaign is aiming to end extreme poverty, climate change and reduce inequality by 2030.

More and more pop stars are using their social media following to help raise awareness and help gain media coverage about the climate crisis. Eilish is one of many that is using her big following to try and make a difference.

American rapper, Lil Dicky has reached over 190 million views on his music video of the

song “Earth” which featured celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and many more.

The song is a message for everyone to come together and help combat the crisis. Thanks to a collaboration with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, proceeds from the song went towards different environmental charities around the world.

As many artists are closely following the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, they want to help take action in their daily lives, which for some is being on tour for months. With organisations such as Reverb, it is getting easier for artists to access ways in which they can do that.

Billie Eilish is one who is willing to take the time and think of her carbon footprint while touring. We should hope that there are many more willing to do the same.

Lifestyle

Cover Story Charitable Celebs

Anja Zauers talks about how some celebrities are a little more giving than others

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elebrities are criticised for almost everything they do these days, constantly being observed through a magnifying glass.

While some tend to broadcast their wealth and success, others are attempting to better the world by using their A- lister status to help advance the welfare of others and spread awareness on important issues. As a nation known for being welcoming and generous, here are some examples of Irish celebrities who are no different.

One such celebrity is none other than the talented Wicklow born musician, Hozier. In 2016, Hozier donated the proceedings of his single, ‘Cherry Wine’ to a series of international domestic abuse charity organisations who not only provide support to their victims and survivors but also engages in community outreach and advocacy. In September of last year, Hozier did a special run of three intimate live rehearsal shows with all proceeds going to charities Safe Ireland, One In Four and the Peter McVerry Trust.

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attempts to highlight the issue of Climate change and the refugee crisis in his latest album ‘Wasteland, Baby!’ in his song ‘Be’ through powerful imagery.

Most recently, Hozier has unveiled a podcast series ‘Cry Power’ in collaboration with Global Citizen which will see Hozier speaking with artists, musicians, writers and campaigners on important global issues and what actions they can do to change the world.

Another celebrity trying to make a difference in the world is actress, Amy Huberman, who has recently teamed up with ‘Hairy Baby Tees’ to create a t-shirt to highlight UN International Day of the Girl Child. All profits will be going to Plan International Ireland in their ongoing work to support young girls living in poverty worldwide while encouraging them to have a voice in decisions that affect their lives.

“We all want to see a more equal world where girls have the same opportunities as boys, and Plan International work relentlessly to achieve this.” said Amy, ambassador for the organisation.

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young girls that they are powerful and valued for who they are. Amy can also be found doing good deeds for charities such as the ISPCC and Barnardos Ireland children’s charity, who she is an ambassador for.

Snow Patrol frontman, Gary Lightbody announced this summer the launch of ‘The Lightbody Foundation’ in partnership with the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. The Lightbody Foundation hopes to make funding available to smaller and financially vulnerable charitable organisations across Northern Ireland over the next year, which will include areas such as mental health, education, music, dementia, sport, cancer and disease research.

Lightbody intends to make all donations from his own pocket and will not be asking the general public to help fundraise. Lightbody has already begun his generous donations by announcing the first six charities which will be receiving £10,000 each.

Finding the love of your life on dating apps

Rachel Power investigates the reliability for finding the love of your life on Tinder

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very day more and more dating apps are coming into existence, bringing a whole new meaning to relationships in the digital age.

And while it can be so easy to spend minutes upon hours swiping left, right and centre, their popularity begs the question – are they really all that successful, or have they become more of an emotional pastime to people?

It’s seldom we hear of people finding a longlasting happy relationship from apps such as Tinder or Bumble and when we do, we usually feel a slight tinge of disappointment that we ourselves haven’t had the same luck. More often than not people end up in short term relationships that are more of a situationship/hook-up than a real relationship.

Even though these apps give us a chance to figure out what ticks our boxes and lets us learn what doesn’t, it’s tough to realise that behind our screens with photos and bios are real people with real feelings.

Ghosting is such a common occurrence that it casts a shadow of doubt on whether or not dating apps are used for more than just a bit of fun and an ego boost. Realising at a certain point into talking to someone that it just isn’t for you is tricky and rejecting someone no matter how nicely you do it, never manages to leave a good feeling.

But it turns out there is hope for us all.

“I was going through a weird period in my life.

I was feeling a little isolated and used it to talk to people. I would say that I was almost looking to make a friend from it,” says Liam De Brun, who has been in a relationship for the past two and a half years after meeting his girlfriend on Tinder.

“Right from the first day of texting I knew I needed to meet this person. I knew she was different than anyone I’ve ever met.”

“I met the best friend I could have ever met, everything has been perfect,” he continued.

Truth be told dating apps don’t work out for a number of people but it doesn’t mean everyone on them is out for a meaningless adventure.

Maybe the saying is true after all, that the best things happen when you least expect them.

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Can hemp help climate change?

Shauna Power talks about the possible uses of hemp

G Science behind astrology and horoscopes Sonja Tutty explores the world of astrology and horoscopes

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strology has been growing in popularity as the National Science Foundation indicators show fewer people discrediting the pseudoscience.

Only 54 per cent of 18-24-year old’s said astrology ‘is not at all scientific’ in 2018, compared to 75 per cent in 2010 in a study by the National Science Board of America.

Within Ireland, the European Science and Technology report showed that approximately 50 per cent of the population thought astrology was scientific in 2004.

A similar study was done in 2004 and found that overall in Europe, 16-19 year old’s have the highest percentage of people believing astrology is scientific at 55.1%.

As these figures indicate an increase in not only interest in astrology but belief in it, which has allowed the publication of horoscopes and zodiac interpretation to grow.

The editor-in-chief of The Cut, Stella Bugbee said that a horoscope post on their site got 150 per cent more traffic in 2017 compared to posts in 2016.

Many people who believe in astrology use horoscopes and zodiacs to categorize themselves and others by certain characteristics attached to these signs. Zodiac signs also have certain compatibility with other signs, so can be used to analyze possible relationships and friendships.

However, there is little to no evidence that astrology has any scientific backing.

In 2003, a former astrologer, Geoffrey Dean and a University of Saskatchewan professor Ivan Kelly set out to test the legitimacy of zodiac signs. They compared the results of personality trait tests from people born within minutes of each other - or “time twins” - to observe if there were any similarities in

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personalities.

However, the comparisons of the tests failed to find any significant correlations among the twins.

Ivan Kelly went further in his critique to say that astrology itself is problematic as astrologers use poorly developed predictions and analysis to amount to anything useful.

“Astrologer today still hold that the connection between celestial and earthly phenomena is so strong that knowing the heavens allows us to explain and/or predict the earthly happenings.”

“But scientist and philosophers disagree” he said.

Yet, despite heavy criticism and no scientific evidence astrology still attracts huge numbers of people.

Philosopher Julian Baggini said to Psychologies UK, “A typical prediction might say, ‘Things have been difficult but there’s the opportunity for resolution on the horizon.’ So it does that cunning trick of reflecting back to you the reality that life is quite difficult, but also offers hope of improvement.”

A psychologist from the University of Wisconsin, Dr Margaret Hamilton found that 70 per cent of information in newspaper horoscopes is positive, therefore offering readers an escape from real anxieties and struggles.

Zodiac signs also provide people with an identity or feeling of being defined. This offers other people an easier way of understanding them.

These definitions can go far beyond just a basic zodiac sign when the minute, hour, and day you are born is taken into account alongside the place of birth. This then introduces moon signs and rising signs (Ascendants).

Baggini added that, “The problem is, if it incites us to ignore certain aspects of our personality, it can be a short cut that stops us thinking too much for ourselves.”

rowing hemp may help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change according to speakers at the Premier Irish Industrial Hemp Conference in June.

The versatility of the hemp plant means that from paper to plastic to reducing carbon emissions, Hemp provides a way for us to live in harmony with the environment and improve the ecosystems that support it.

Speaking at the conference Kaya O’Riordan, from CB1botanicals, spoke about using hemp to produce bioplastics. ‘Hemp bioplastics degrade completely within several months as opposed to conventional plastics that take several centuries to break down’’.

‘With its ability to capture on average 8.9 tonnes of CO2 per acre, industrial hemp is more efficient in carbon sequestration than trees’, continued O’Riordan whilst suggesting Ireland should move towards hemp products.

Hemp is already used for products ranging from paper to furniture and clothing. Industrial Hemp could also be used to produce construction materials which would be more energy efficient than current materials used.

‘Using hemp in our buildings will offer environmental benefits through carbon sequestration’, said Dr Patrick Daly from DIT, ‘Hemp achieves high performance standards for structural, fire, resistance to moisture/ weathering, thermal/energy, acoustics and material workmanship’.

Forests still cover 30 per cent of the world’s land area but deforestation is on the rise. Trees are a necessity for absorbing the Carbon dioxide we exhale and also the greenhouse gases we emit which if they were to enter the atmosphere would increase global warming, according to the national geographic.

On average it takes roughly four months until a hemp plant is ready to harvest according to the CHTA (Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance). Industrial production of Hemp plant could mean cutting down less trees, preserving forests and their habitats.

Hemp also helps restore soil fertility as the leaves and stems of the plant are rich in nutrients which when cultivated returns to the soil.

Ireland is expected to miss its EU 2020 Climate package emissions target by 95 per cent. O’Riordan noted that the government has spent over €125 million on carbon credit since 2007 whereas ‘the equivalent cost for one million tonnes of CO2 sequestration from hemp is €20 million.’

Hemp does not require pesticides or chemicals to grow. Dr John Finnan, Senior Research Officer in the Teagasc Crops Environment and Land use programme said there was no need for pesticides, ‘As with all crops there is a nutritional requirement which can mainly be met through the application of organic manures’.

The Hemp plant is a renewable bio fuel and can convert biodiesel at a 97 per cent efficiency rate, according to cannabis tech. In comparison with other biofuels, hemp can also burn at a lower temperature, meaning if we can convert to hemp plant biodiesel this will help combat climate change in the long-run.

At the moment 373 hectacres of Hemp is being grown in Ireland according to Hemp Ireland.

Those numbers are rising dramatically and recent events signal a shift in the awakening of the Irish Government, being more acceptable of Industrial Hemp.

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