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THE COLLEGE VIEW
THE SUSS ‘Netflix and bills?’ A look at the streaming service’s recent rise in pricing
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BY MICHELLE TOWNSEND
Netflix and bills? N
etflix and chill - a euphemism for some, a literal term for others. Student life certainly is not cheap, so knowing that Netflix takes a measly €8.99 from our bank accounts each month justifies our reason for creating an account. However, this could all be about to change as Netflix have announced a one euro increase for new subscribers planning to avail of the high-definition plan, allowing them to stream episodes and movies on two devices. Current subscribers need not worry about paying €9.99 a month until late 2016. So while your roommate is hysterically
laughing at That 70s Show as you sob over the fact that Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl is not your boyfriend, there will be an extra euro being snatched from your pocket. The fee increase comes as a result of the demand Netflix has to add more popular television series and movies, as well as producing original content. Netflix is renowned for streaming critically acclaimed series such as “Breaking Bad” and highly respected original shows such as “House of Cards”. Although the reasoning behind the rise in subscription fees seems to be perfectly valid, the ques-
tion is, how far will this go? Netflix are expected to add 50 more shows to the current listings over the next year, so does this mean the monthly fee will increase as rapidly as the demand for good quality series and movies? Netflix is unique and differs from television in the sense that you have an extremely broad selection
readily accessible at any given time of the day. Creators are aware of the fact that many users may want to cancel their subscriptions due to a rise in the fees. However, it cannot be denied that the accessibility of hugely popular series and movies will attract new subscribers, and make current ones reconsider their decision to stop availing of
the service. So whether you are planning to save money by abandoning Netflix, or if you just love to binge-watch, here are the five most popular series and movies currently being streamed on Netflix Ireland that you need to watch now.
THE BEST OF IRISH NETFLIX SERIES
1) Better Call Saul The prequel to Breaking Bad has proven to be massively popular among fans of the 2008 hit series. Better Call Saul focuses on the life of Saul Goodman, an aspiring lawyer. 2) Fargo Starring Martin Freeman, this Emmy award-winning show is based on the Coen brother’s film of the same title. Combining black comedy with drama, this show is a must for fans of the original 1996 movie.
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3) Community All lovers of comedy need a show like Community in their lives. The hilarious series follows the life of Jeff Winger, a lawyer who must return to college after lying about his qualifications. 4) Arrested Development Comedic actors Jason Bateman and Will Arnett star in this series based on the dysfunctional Bluth family. 5) Friday Night Lights A must-watch for sports fanatics and generally anyone who enjoys comedy and romance.
MOVIES
1) Half Nelson Ryan Gosling stars in what has been touted the “16th best film of the noughties”. In it, Gosling plays a school teacher who is battling a drug addiction. 2) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Based on the massively popular book series, this action-packed film is the first of two instalments. The extremely likeable Jennifer Lawrence delivers a fantastic performance as Katniss Everdeen.
3) Dallas Buyers Club This movie is highly emotive, highlighting awareness for HIV. If the fact that both Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey won a Golden Globe and an Oscar each for their respective roles is anything to go by, then this film is definitely a must-see.
5) Despicable Me 2 A light-hearted, entertaining animation for those who prefer movies with not so much depth. Steve Carell lends his voice to Gru, who works alongside his mischievous minions to defeat the supervillain El Macho.
4) Kill Bill Uma Thurman stars in this 2003 classic, directed by Quentin Tarantino. Not for the faint-hearted, this action-packed drama is sure to get your heart racing.
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REVIEW: THE MARTIAN “I
’m pretty much f**ked.” From the first line of this novel, you know you’re in for a good ride. This survival thriller novel is gripping from the get go - no wonder it was adapted to the big screen. The story is about Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars. Six days into his original mission, disaster strikes and his crew believe him to be dead. They decide to return to Earth without him, but through an unbelievable amount of luck, he survives. Watney returns to his base on Mars, takes note of his short supplies and he realises his mission has changed - live on Mars long enough to be rescued. This 2011 science fiction novel, written by Andy Weir, is a great read. It’s easy to get in to and will appeal
to avid sci-fi fans but will also interest newcomers to the genre, because of its ingenuity and realism. The plot is gripping and has the reader’s attention from the get go. The difficulty of Watney’s new mission is enough to keep people reading, but the wit and humour make it a cut above the rest. With the protagonist saying things like “I am the best botanist on this planet,” and hating the unlimited amount of disco music on an iPod left behind by one of his crew members. Even with the main character stranded on a desolate planet, the dialogue is one of the best parts of this novel. Watney finds ways to communicate to NASA through long range transmissions. These conversations are excellent and help the reader engage
“Even with the main character stranded on a desolate planet, the dialogue is one of the best parts of this novel.” more with the protagonist. Whether it’s his profanity and disregard to NASA’s rigorous safety checks and procedures, or his personal messages to his crewmates, telling them it’s not their faults and he forgives them, these demonstrate all of his best qualities, which a protagonist needs.
Behind the music T
he beginning of October was Mental Health Awareness week. This week aims to both spread awareness of mental health issues and encourage those affected to talk about them. While music has always featured sadness as one of its main themes, it’s rare for an artist to talk about depression as frankly as Kendrick Lamar has on his latest album. To start things off, To Pimp a Butterfly is masterful in delivery. Kendrick Lamar crafted an album that stands with The Blueprint, Illmatic, and The Chronic as one of the great hip-hop records of the past 20 years. Themes of identity politics,
institutionalised racism and the struggle to strive are intricately woven together lyrically and supported by a flowing mix of free form jazz and funk. At the 2015 Grammy Awards, Lamar’s song i, the penultimate song on To Pimp A Butterfly, received the award for Best Rap Song. Together with u, it tells the story of his struggle with depression. A story of survivor’s guilt and internal inadequacy, u revolves around the hook: “loving you is complicated.” The line is repeated, as Kendrick’s inner voice berates him over and over. Lamar’s u isn’t the first song to feature depression and nor is he the first artist to draw on suicidal thoughts for inspiration. One of the most famous cases of this is
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However, it is not without its criticisms. For one, the scientific terms and equipment used are repeated too frequently. Although they are well explained, the author repeats what they are, their purpose, and the possibilities of them failing numerous times throughout the first quarter of the novel. This does help create the
tension and build suspense, but after a while, it is redundant. Another issue arises with the secondary characters. They are intriguing and they do show the story from different perspectives, but their chapters are just not as interesting as Mark Watney’s.
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Ian Curtis. The Joy Division singer’s lyrics were known for being incredibly morose. This is obvious if the first few lines of Love Will Tear Us Apart are read aloud; “When routine bites hard, and ambitions are low, and resentment rides high but emotions won’t grow.” In her book ‘So This is Permanence’ Ian Curtis’s widow said: “his lyrics were so dark. So very dark. You just think, ‘How come he couldn’t talk to somebody about it?’” Ian Curtis took his own life aged 23. Curtis’ inability to discuss his problems contrasts with Lamar entirely. In interviews about the album he has been forthcoming and open about his struggles with depression. He asks if
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he can use these struggles in a positive way. “Positive for me is showing what I go through, what I’ve been through ... but that I still love myself at the end of the day.” This forms the basis of i and the counterpoint to u. Kendrick’s story tells those suffering from depression that while loving yourself is
complicated, it is the key to getting through and living with depression. This, combined with his openness on the topic, makes him a prime example of what the mental health week set out to promote; awareness and courage in the face of adversity.
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Beginners guide to Robert Zemeckis R
obert Zemeckis is one of Hollywood’s most visionary directors, never afraid to innovate or debut new state-of-the-art technology. You may not recognise his name, but you will certainly know of his work. While he saw success in the early stages of his career with student film awards and his first feature Romancing the Stone, it wasn’t until 1985 when he truly broke out as ‘one-to-watch’ with the release of one of the most popular, beloved and iconic films of all time - Back to the Future. Back to the Future is a much-loved franchise, and it got Zemeckis into the mainstream, wowing audiences with his use of ground-breaking, Oscarwinning special effects, beginning his trend of
incorporating the newest technology into his films. If there’s any place to start with Zemeckis, it’s with this classic trilogy, which was recently re-released for its 30th anniversary. Next, Zemeckis would go on to make one of the most important films for the animation industry - Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The animation train was slowing down, and less money was being made. Disney were releasing their lowest rated films ever and Warner Bros were falling out of touch, with some of the classic Looney Tunes’ characters being absent for years. People had all but lost interest in cartoons, until the live-action animation hybrid Roger Rabbit graced the big screen. With its ingenious blend of film noire
with the characters of children’s cartoons, it garnered praise from left and right. Being part live-action, part cartoon, it attracted audiences of all ages and was the biggest animated success in years. This lead into what’s known as the Disney Renaissance era where films like Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King were released - all thanks to Robert Zemeckis’ vision and innovation. Zemeckis’ films were no strangers to Academy Awards, but he himself didn’t win best director until 1994 with the release of the classic Forrest Gump. Everyone is familiar with Forrest Gump - it is widely considered one of the best films ever made for its directing, performances and writing. Zemeckis would again team
with Tom Hanks in 2000 for Cast Away, a film solely carried by Hanks performance and Zemeckis direction. His next three hits would showcase how 3D can bring stories to life in The Polar Express, A Christmas Carol and The Walk. The Polar Express and A Christmas Carol brought motion capture animation into film with great results, despite Polar Express’ dead eyed characters. Polar Express is
Beginners guide to Post Rock You know when you’re watching a movie and a really emotive instrumental song plays during a particularly tense part? That was probably a post rock song. Those of you who have seen the iconic Friday Night Lights will remember the soundtrack; the one that almost brought you to tears as the events of the Texan high school’s football season unfurled. That soundtrack was composed entirely by Explosions in the Sky, one of the most popular bands associated with the genre. A quick Google search on the origins of post rock doesn’t uncover much about where it came from. When was it being played? Did Velvet Underground play it
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first? (God knows they tried everything). It’s hard to say for sure, but if you start trying to connect dots you’ll probably end up with mess of lines that never quite make sense. That’s sub genres for you though! The term ‘post rock’ was coined by journalist Simon Reynolds in 1994 within the pages of Mojo, who said that it is “using rock instrumentation for non-rock purposes, using guitars as facilitators of timbre and textures rather than riffs and power chords”. This description is probably the most accurate, although you can’t apply just one definition to a genre. When you listen to music, many relate to the lyrics. Many post rock bands don’t use lyrics but still manage to convey emotion and evoke feelings internally. For example, think
of classical music. It uses a wide range of different instruments that all combine to create a cacophonous sound, one that’ll probably send a shiver down your spine and have you contemplating your life a little bit. Post rock combines multiple guitars layered with effects like delay and reverb, a steady drumbeat and sometimes pianos, violins and other orchestral instruments to create a sound that is often so emotive that you’ll find yourself crying without even realising. Now you’ve heard about post rock, you’ll want to delve into it. There’s only so much music description one can read before actually listening to it and forming your own opinions. Fortunately, we can show you where to start: Mogwai: Glaswegian pioneers of the genre,
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missable when it comes to Zemeckis’ back catalogue. Stick with A Christmas Carol this coming holiday season. Zemeckis has made classic after classic and you really can’t go wrong with a place to start. If you’re looking for pure fun entertainment, start with the Back to the Future trilogy and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, if it’s drama then go for Forrest Gump and Cast Away.
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Mogwai use post rock fused with droning soundscapes to create a plethora of different sounds. These guys have been around for the best part of 20 years now and still manage to captivate listeners. Overhead, The Albatross: An Irish band that just does it right. Incredibly intricate melodies are woven with violin and piano to craft something that is nothing short of breathtaking. They’re yet to release their debut album, but there’s a couple of EPs available to whet your appetite in the meantime. Explosions in the Sky: The aforementioned titans and one of the best known bands of the
genre are a solid starting point for a post rock musical journey. The soaring crescendos and complex layering somehow manage to get more beautiful on every listen. Prepare yourself to be enthralled and held captive by what you’ll discover.
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BY STEPHEN KEEGAN
The sorcery of the spoken word at Lingo Festival I
rish rugby fans will tell you that sometimes years of hard work and preparation for an event can lead to an anticlimax - but neither the people behind Lingo Festival nor the hundreds of poetry fans packing out the Button Factory will agree with this. It’s only eight, half an hour after doors for tonight’s festival main event, and the air is electric with conversation and anticipation as MC and Lingo organiser Kalle Ryan takes to the stage, taken aback: “Look at all the people who want to hear some words.” This shouldn’t come as a surprise - are we not a land with a deep grá for a bit of filiocht? As headliner Saul Williams points out, isn’t the president himself a poet? But a there’s a sizeable show of hands when Ryan asks if any of us have never been to a spoken word event before - this reporter included.
We’re given a crash course in spoken word etiquette - no clapping while the poet’s in full flow, instead show your appreciation by softly clicking your fingers - before opener Abby Oliveira takes to the stage. She’s earned her slot by virtue of winning the previous night’s Lingo Poetry slam and demonstrates exactly why in her 10 captivating minutes onstage, speaking of raising her children to not believe in war, “no matter how good it looks”. Next onstage is Dubliner John Cummins, a biblical looking figure with locks flowing from hair and chin. His stage presence and flow is relaxed yet supremely confident, like a Coolock Snoop Dogg - rhyming about chips and youth rather than Gin and Juice. For his finale he’s joined by a beat boxer and
“His stage presence and flow is relaxed yet supremely confident, like a Coolock Snoop Dog.” a hook singer for a gorgeous acapella trip-hop song about his relationship with his mother and how it’s changed as he’s grown up - plenty of clicks, plenty of laughs and leaves everyone with a warm heart. Third on the bill is Mark Grist, an English teacher by trade who moonlights as the poet laureate of Peterborough and an unlikely battle rapper. His set is light on actual poems but heavy on laughter as he tells the audience the story of how some of his troublemaking students got him involved in hip-hop and the battle rapping world. Then came the main event, Saul Williams. The New Yorker takes to the
stage, immediately a class apart. His presence onstage is almost presidential, holding tonight’s diverse audience of grey bearded academics in tweed coats and curious first timers alike rapt and reverential. “I am certain I speak a new language” begins his opening number Said the Shotgun to the Head, and it was certain too, for every word he spoke, it became true in hearts and minds. In Sha-Clack-Clack Williams speaks of being “the life that supersedes lifetimes” and “riding on the wings of eternity” and his words allow us to ride with him, experiencing eternity with him, bringing us to “the beginning of the
road beyond time”. Anyone recording would be shocked to find that the poem clocks in at under three minutes long. His set mostly draws from his new album and multimedia project Martyr Loser King, with recent single Burundi as a highlight, its chorus “I’m a candle, Chop my neck a million times, I still burn bright and stand, yo,” deeply resonates with the audience. In promoting the festival, Lingo organisers emphasised how proud they were to bring Williams to Dublin in just their second year, and it was clear everyone in the room was proud of them too,for enabling them to be in the presence of true genius. It was clear from the atmosphere and electricity in the air on the night that the Lingo Festival still has room to grow.“Next year this is going to be in a stadium, poetry is gonna be bigger than rugby,” said a grinning Williams.
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Travel
My summer in Marbella
BY SARAH MAGLIOCCO ing. These ranged from two drinks and two shots for €10 to unlimited drinks for €15. While we might have been selling peasant drink prices compared to the millionaires clubs and bars, it did not mean we were missing out on the Marbella lifestyle. The work schedule was tough, eight hour shifts with no breaks for six days Puerto Banus was beau- a week, working purely on tiful by day, with luxurious commission. However, once we had settled in, the bendesigner shops such as Chanel and BCBG facing out efits of our jobs made it all towards the open port filled worthwhile. We had access to boat with yachts owned by the mega rich. Palm trees lined parties, SISU Boutique Hotel’s pool parties and Ocean the streets which were Beach Club for free. We filled with designer clad were taken care of in one of patrons and tourists. Marbella’s best nightclubs, At night the port beTIBU, which gave us premicame a playground for the um tables and huge bottles rich, with nightclubs serving €5,000 bottles of Cris- of vodka worth thousands of euro every single night. tal, Belvedere vodka and Once the clubs closed at Patrón tequila until 7am. 7am it was onto the beach The strip offered more for a morning swim before affordable deals, which crawling back to the apartmy team and I were sell-
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On June 1st, 2015 I
boarded my Ryanair flight to Malaga airport. I was full of anticipation for the summer ahead, living and working in TOWIE’s favourite party location, Marbella. My best friend and I had spent weeks planning our summer excursion, and had found jobs working as promo girls on the Puerto Banus strip for a chain of clubs. Our first day was a medley of unpacking and meeting the other promoters we were working with. There were people from all parts of Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland.
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ment. The work could be draining, and on a slow night you could genuinely have made no money at all. There were problems with customers making lewd comments to promo girls and I often saw people passed out from drinking on the party strip. While I won’t exactly remember every detail of the
Halloween on a budget H
alloween isn’t just for party-goers and trickor-treaters, so if you’re strapped for cash or don’t feel like covering yourself in face paint and wearing controversial costumes, the following fun festive activities may just be your cup of tea. Tayto Park After Dark is set to take place from October 27th to November 1st. It is ideal for those on a budget, at €18 per ticket for evening entry from 6-9pm daily. Who wouldn’t want to brave the Cú Chulainn Coaster in the dark of night or tiptoe into the House of Horrors? It is the perfect night out for those in search of a good scare. If you seek to be scared
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and thrilled, then look no further than Farmaphobia, a very different Halloween experience that you certainly will not forget any time soon. Ireland’s most horrifying event is now in its seventh year and has scared over 100,000 people to date. If nights out aren’t your scene, you should take a trip to Causey Farm. If you opt for the full experience, be prepared to pace through three terrifying haunts dubbed ’13’,’Mutation Morgue’, and ‘Field of Screams’, before witnessing Causey’s new haunt, ‘The Scarecus’, which is mastered by resident clown, Chucking Charlie. Be sure to book in advance and be aware
that groups may avail of a discount when booking. Why not learn something about the history of Halloween while you willingly submit yourself to a good old-fashioned fright? ‘Bram Stoker’s Castle Dracula’ opens daily until October 31st and boasts ‘a tour of Bram Stoker’s ‘CASTLE DRACULA’ with characters from ‘Dracula’, ‘Renfield’ and ‘Van Helsing’ bringing you through the tunnels of the castle, bridges, gargoyle courtyards, haunted library and, of course, Ireland’s only Graveyard Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at a concession price if booked in advance with shows at 6.30pm on Saturday and Sunday, as well as 7pm
crazy champagne spray parties, the main thing I took away from my time in Marbella were the friends I made for life. As cheesy as it sounds, it was ingrained in us from day one that we were not just a team but a family, and I now speak to my Marbella family as much as my real family back home.
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shows on Friday and daily for the week in the run-up to Halloween at Westwood club, Clontarf. If all else fails, why not plan a Halloween-themed movie night complete with
classic spooky films such as ‘Hocus Pocus’ and ‘Halloweentown’. Skip the tricks and go all out on the treats.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
BY AOIBHEANN DIVER
Feature BY AMY MULVANEY
If you find that in winter
your mood starts to drop along with the temperature, it might just be more than a case of the “winter blues”. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that most commonly occurs during the colder months. It is thought that the shorter days, and therefore less exposure to sunlight, causes the onset of SAD during autumn and winter. Symptoms of SAD can include lack of energy, irritability, lack of interest in everyday activities, feelings of despair and changes in your weight and appetite. The main theory for the cause of SAD is that the lack of sunlight may stop the hypothalamus of the brain from functioning properly. This change may affect the production of melatonin, serotonin and your body’s biological clock. Melatonin, “the sleep hormone”, plays a role in your sleep cycle. During winter the body may
produce higher than normal levels of melatonin, making you feel sleepy. Levels of serotonin, known as “the happy hormone”, may drop in winter due to lack of sunlight, leading to a drop in your mood. As for your body’s internal clock, the dark mornings and shorter daylight hours may disrupt your sleep cycle, creating feelings of lethargy and tiredness. While it’s normal to have off days, it’s when these feelings of unhappiness and despair become persistent that you need to take action. The NHS estimates that approximately 1 in 15 peo-
ple in the UK are affected by SAD between September and April, and it has been found that the disorder is more common in women than men. If you experience symptoms of SAD, it is recommended that you visit your GP for the best advice and treatment for you. However, there are a few things that you can do to help yourself, such as getting out and about, exercising and making the most of the natural light. Talk to friends and family about how you’re feeling, go for a walk and be sure to eat well. You’re sute to feel the difference pretty quickly.
It’s about time we eradicated the stereotype that students only eat rice and pasta. There are plenty of us who cook dinners that don’t include these “student staples”. If you are missing mammy’s dinners, and you haven’t been very adventurous with your cooking in college yet, then here are a few simple recipes that include the humble potato. Potatoes do take that little bit longer to prepare and cook, so allow yourself plenty of time. •
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Mashed potatoes: Just like the ones mammy makes at home. Peel some potatoes and boil or steam them until they have softened (steaming takes slightly longer than boiling). Mash your potatoes with a little salt, butter and milk until they are all whipped up and creamy. Smother with gravy for that Sunday Roast feeling. hkjhhjh Sliced and seasoned potatoes: This one is simple and delicious. Wash some medium-sized potatoes and leave the skin on. Cut them into thin slices but not all the way through, so the potato is still intact. Pour a little olive oil over them and sprinkle your seasoning of choice on top. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until crispy. gkhghg Sweet potato fries: A healthy and tasty alternative to regular chips. Peel a sweet potato and cut it up into chips. Place in a bowl with a little olive oil and mix them around until they are all covered in oil. Lay the chips out on a tray and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Haunted Dublin T
ales of hauntings and the supernatural are embedded in Irish culture. Their protagonists lurk around the landmarks and establishments they were once connected to. Here’s a list of some of the most haunted places in Dublin for you to visit this Halloween night. Captain Boyd‘s grave in St Patrick‘s Cathedral is haunted by the ghost of his dog. In 1861 Boyd drowned while attempting to rescue
135 ships and their crews which were wrecked between Howth and Wicklow during a storm. Buried in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Captain’s dog stayed by his side until he died of starvation. Today the black dog can still be seen lying by the marble tombstone. The Hellfire Club once met in a lodge in the Dublin mountains. It was a satanic club founded by the first Earl of Rosse and Grand Master of the Irish Freema-
BY LAURA RODDY sons in 1725. The members of this association dressed as Satan, drank whiskey and butter from cauldrons, partook in acts of cannibalism and sacrificed animals for the devil. There have been reports of shadows and strange men lurking outside the ruins of this old building. The Bridge at Portobello Harbour in Rathmines is haunted by the ghost of a lock-keeper, who drowned himself after being sacked
for drunkenness. His ghost was blamed for deaths of passengers who toppled into the canal from a horse and cart in April 1861. The Shelbourne Hotel hosts the ghost of young Mary Mires, a six year old girl, who visits room 526. Mary lived in this part of the building when it was a private house. It is unknown why her spirit is trapped there but she makes her presence known to guests to this day.
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Fashion
BY AOIBHEANN DIVER & BETH SHERIDAN
Street Fashion with DCU Style DCU Style hunt down DCUʼs most stylish students.
Ciara Meagher “I have a black and white polka dot dress from River Island that I wear all the time. My favourite shop is probably H&M and I would describe my style as funky, like Kate Nash.”
John Mac Curtin “I like to shop in Topman, American Apparel and Urban Outfitters. Olly Alexander from Years and Years has really cool style. My own style is kind of bohemian chic.”
Jill Stevenson “Keira Knightley is my style icon, I love to shop in New Look and my black leather jacket is my most prized possession. I like to dress casual but classy at the same time.”
Halloween make-up ideas H
alloween make-up allows you to bring out your creative side, with looks ranging from the simple yet sultry cat to the scary yet hauntingly gorgeous zombie bride. Experimenting with make-up is part of the fun Halloween brings, but if you don’t consider yourself to be advanced in the make-up department, don’t worry, because there are a few simple tricks of the trade that will allow your face to take centre stage on Halloween night. These two make-up looks are simple and easy to create, requiring minimal effort in the costume department.
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The ‘Classic Convenient Cat’ make-up look, which many girls have tried their hands at, can be transformed into a ‘Pretty Kitty’ in just a few simple steps. To create those dramatic cat eyes prime your eyes using a powder or eye primer in order to prevent excess shadow falling on your cheeks. Place make-up tape at the corner of your eye. Apply a light gold eyeshadow to the inner corner of your eye moving into a bold brown shadow in the outer corner. When applying your eyeliner, dip the wing of the inner corner lower than usual to create an angled effect, and use the make-up tape as a stencil when drawing
that perfect wing. False eyelashes are an essential part of this look so the bigger the better. For the cat nose use a black eyeliner to fill in the bottom of your nose connecting it to your lips. To get those delicate whiskers use a fine eyeliner brush, brushing the liner upwards. Contour and highlight the essential parts of your face and add a luscious lip gloss to finish the look. For the ‘Zombie Bride’ look your foundation is key, so use a foundation two shades lighter than you’d usually apply or alternatively, you may opt for white face paint. Use a wine eyeshadow as a base to your eyes, followed by a black
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eyeshadow on your middle section. Use a fine eyeshadow brush to underline your eye with black shadow. Contour your face using grey eyeshadow and use a deep plum lipstick on your lips. To add to the effect, apply fake blood dripping
from the corner of your lips and smudge some fake blood on your neck and face, covering it with grey eyeshadow to create a bruised effect.