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THE COLLEGE VIEW
THE SUSS
EVANNA Irish actress excels in Fitzmaurice’s masterpiece
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King Kong Club: helping bands climb the tower W
e’re upstairs in Whelan’s - it’s the end of the gig, and the crowd is huddled together before the stage, clapping enthusiastically and screaming at the top of their lungs. Only it is not a band that stands before them onstage - everyone’s staring intently at the King Kong Club’s ClapO-Meter. It’s a concept familiar to anyone who has set foot in an arcade - a series of vertically arranged lights, which light up one after the other as the crowd gets louder - progressing from red at the bottom, then through green, and finally to a pristine white light at the very top. This is the method used to decide the winner at every night of the King Kong Club, the Dublin battle of the bands competition that is in its eleventh season now. It has just made the move from its longtime home, the Mercantile, to Whelan’s, something which booker and photographer Ferdia Mooney says is a great progression. “It’s Whelans, the home of music, one of the last venues still alive in Dublin. While the Mercantile was great and had that centrality to it, Whelan’s is Whelan’s... when young bands hear they’re playing Whelan’s they love it, they push it, everyone wins,” said Mooney.
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Tonight, the energetic Nicky and The Heart Vandals have pushed the ClapO-Meter all the way to the top, and are declared winners of the heat – they will play in a semi-final in a couple weeks’ time. The other acts of the night offer warm congratulations, despite the competition, and it’s easy to notice the community vibes in the air. The bands are sat down at the beginning of each night, and “we force them to be friends,” laughs Mooney. “Bands come back all the time, not just to play but to hang out. They know us, they know the other bands. It’s important that it’s not just five or six bands coming in, sound checking, playing and going their separate ways, it’s a community, and that’s what we’ve got over every other live music night.” It is not just the bands that become part of the community either. King Kong head honcho Kieron Black hosts every night. He is an eccentric host who constantly encourages the crowd to reach out to each other, link arms and hug and show their appreciation not just for the bands but for each other and the vibes they create. Stuart Dunne, a student who has been coming to King Kong nights for two years now said that kind of audience interaction is part
“The presence of the Clap-O-Meter can make the bands raise their game too. Some of the best bands coming out have that bit of a vulnerability to them.”
of the reason it’s “always worth coming out to,” and Ferdia credits it as a big part of why King Kong is still going after 10 years. “It’s a lot more fun than other shows,” he said. “You’re not just coming out to see three or four bands where if they’re bad, you’re often stuck watching them - with us, it’s just three songs, it’s enough, you’re intrigued, you want more. If you don’t like them, it’s just three songs - nothing gets stagnant, and you’ve got the Clap-O-Meter at the end of the night.” The presence of the Clap-O-Meter can make the bands raise their game too, Dunne said. “Some of the best bands coming out have that bit of a vulnerability to them, they dropped out of school or college and are trying to make it work - and you see that kind of thing here where bands are fighting for something at the end of the night.” Of course, it doesn’t just end on the night, as
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Black explained that the bands who make it to the semi-final will then be competing for a slot at Sea Sessions. “It’s like Yale,” he says, emphasising how hard it is to get booked there. “Your parents have to have played there.” Mooney said that King Kong Club is all about “nurturing and helping” bands and the prizes - festival slots, studio sessions, radio slots- all point towards that. ”It’s a platform for everybody.. as an artist (Mooney raps as AntiOne) I know that not everything is to everyone’s taste, my music isn’t to everyone’s taste, so it’s not for me to say this band are crap, they’re not playing. Obviously there is such a thing as a bad band, but we don’t necessarily say no to them. We talk to them, give advice, between us all, we have a lot of experience in the music industry.”
REVIEW: My name is Emily
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f you were to describe My Name is Emily in one word, it would be special. From its conception, this movie has been different from most. Irish director Simon Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2008 and told he had just four years to live. His response was to begin writing a screenplay. Over the five years it took to complete the script, Fitzmaurice’s condition worsened. He started off typing with his hands but, as his physical functions were lost, he finished with iris recognition software - effectively typing with his eyes. Still alive eight years on from his diagnosis, the Wicklow resident has beaten the odds. So, it seems, has his film. Although the Irish Film Board committed themselves to financing the project, they were unable to cover the extra costs required to have Fitzmaurice on set, such as extra production scheduling
and facilities to accommodate his condition. A crowdfunding campaign was set up in 2013 and, with endorsements from celebrities such as Colin Farrell, Alan Rickman, Sam Neill, Jedward, and Lenny Abrahamson, it raised over €120,000. Evanna Lynch, of Harry Potter fame, played the title role of Emily: a deeply complex, pensive teen who is somewhat a misfit. After the death of her mother (Deirdre Mullins) and a mental breakdown that results in her father (Michael Smiley) being admitted to a psychiatric facility, Emily is moved into a foster home in Dublin. She and her father always played by their own rules, but alone and in a new school, she finds herself struggling. She bonds with a shy classmate named Arden (George Webster), who becomes quite enchanted by her. When she doesn’t receive a birthday card from her father, she begins to worry something is wrong
and convinces Arden to drive her to her father’s hospital to break him out. As the pair travel across the country in his grandmother’s yellow Renault, they grow closer and delve into the complexities of mental health, loneliness, and the confusion of being a teenager. Emily is not always the most likeable of characters, but she strongly represents the core message of the film: everyone is fighting their own battle. Her character also pushes the idea that we’re never alone in the trenches, no matter how alone we may feel. Many of the set pieces and plot points that make up My Name Is Emily are familiar - eccentric film clichés ranging from the misunderstood teen girl to the road trip of self-discovery in a quirky car. The result isn’t another tired, lacklustre indie drama, but instead an intimate portrait of a young girl who is barely keeping her head above water.
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Although the themes are heavy, well placed moments of biting humour stop things from becoming too dark or macabre. The cinematography the work of Séamus Deasy - reads like a love letter to Ireland; dreamy, romantic landscapes frame the film elegantly, and show off this island’s beauty to perfection. The ethereal style of the shots reflects the aura that Emily projects, and the result is almost celestial. This borderline other-worldly mood is balanced by the grounded nature of her companion, Arden, who stops dialogue from becoming inaccessibly philosophical. My Name Is Emily is too arthouse to be a straightforward drama, yet too narratively driven to be considered avantgarde. What’s left is a thought-provoking film full of exquisite imagery and poignant prose, with the voiceover monologues projecting Emily’s thoughts
bordering on poetry. Voiceovers are a device that is often overused and poorly executed, but like the other potentially clichéd methods used in this film, it adds to the narrative and fits in very authentically. Although nothing in My Name Is Emily is truly groundbreaking, the film as a whole is a beautifully crafted, rich, emotional story that gives its characters plenty of room to grow. A crop of rave reviews, two awards from the Galway Film Fleadh, and eight nominations at this year’s Irish Film & Television Awards prove that Fitzmaurice’s hard work and determination in writing and directing this film paid off. The subject matter is provocative and captivating, and the project as a whole captures the tempestuous passion of the teenage state; ending as uncertainly as it probably should.
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Review: Muse at the 3arena T
eignmouth titans Muse are no stranger to Irish shores and last week saw their first show here since 2012 when they toured their sixth album, The 2nd Law. The trio are showing off their latest release at the minute, the dystopian themed Drones and an audience crammed into the 3Arena on April 5th for a much anticipated show. Drones as an album is, in a word, bizarre. Matt Bellamy is known to have strange opinions on the world and its workings, and his latest theory that we live in an Orwellian world is brought to life on the stage. Bellamy and bassist Chris
Wolstenholme at one point are controlled by a giant puppeteer on either screen flanking the stage, portraying the control that this bigger entity has on every individual. Thankfully, the band are so musically on form that the crazy theories can be ignored, for now, anyway. The set contains less songs from Drones than would have been expected, but of the ones that are played, the mammoth “Psycho” adapts best for the live setting. “The Globalist” musically pales in comparison, but it does feature a giant drone doing a lap of the arena above the heads of those in the standing area, which is all kinds of cool. In true Muse style, the visual and lighting effects
are insanely intricate while the band performs on a 360-degree style stage. Confetti cannons and giant orbs feature throughout the performance, turning what should be a concert into more of a stage show. The powerhouse trio of “Map of the Problematique”, “Hysteria” and “Time is Running Out” go down incredibly well, with the latter receiving the biggest singalong of the night. Bellamy stops singing at parts and allows the crowd to carry on, all with a smirk on his face. The rarely played “Bliss” and “Citizen Erased” keep fans of the back catalogue satisfied, while newer fans look on in bewilderment between songs they know. “Knights of Cydonia” brings the night to a close,
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with the refrain of “You and I must fight for our rights/ you and I must fight to survive” carrying on well into the night. Regardless of whatever strange theories Bellamy has decided to follow, Muse are certainly one of the best live bands around. The smiles shared between the trio
The Powerpuff girls gets a reboot F
or the past year, the world has been obsessed with the eighties and nineties - the revival of the fashion, the celebrities and of course the films and television shows. Following in the footsteps of blockbuster films like Jurassic World and television shows like Fuller House, the latest reboot is a childhood favourite; Cartoon Network has commissioned a reboot of the beloved Powerpuff Girls. The three sisters returned to Cartoon Network in America at the beginning of April. However, it won’t reach our shores until April 25th. So what can fans of Professor Utonium’s creations expect? Firstly and unfortunately, the original voice actors of
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the Powerpuff Girls, Cathy Cavadini, Tara Strong and E.G. Daily, will not return to the rebooted version of show. Tara Strong took to Twitter to share her feelings on the reboot. She said the decision to recast was “a stab in the heart”. She had announced that this was a “strictly creative” decision by the network, although later that year said the network had never contacted either her or her colleagues prior to the decision to recast. Amanda Leighton, Kristen Li, and Natalie Palamides were announced as the new voice actors of the main characters Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup. Tom Kenny will reprise his roles as the Mayor and narrator. Tom Kane will continue as Professor Utonium. Although the art style
seems very close to the original television show, there are certain changes. While some fans welcomed the changes, others felt that they should have kept it more true to the originals. The marketing for the reboot was subtle with several online shorts released on YouTube. A website where the public can turn themselves into Powerpuff girls and boys was also set up. The website urged people to share their image around social media using the hashtag “PowerpuffYourself”. This became popular for a while, with the images popping up on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Of course, with it being such a beloved TV show, opinions were divided when it premiered in America.
Fans took to Twitter to express their views. Some people seem to love it, saying that it “brought back good childhood memories”. However, the vast majority of viewers were not happy with the reboot. There was outrage about the new voice actors and the fact that the episodes were much shorter.
during the performance are a clear reminder that they are amongst the best at what they do. However, it will not be a big surprise if Bellamy decides to take to the West End with a self-penned musical at some point in the near future.
BY BRONWYN O’NEILL
“Sugar, spice, and everything nice… these were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect little girls,” and the perfect television show the first time around. Here in Ireland we have to wait a little longer to judge if the reboot can live up to the hype of the original show.
Festival Line-Ups in Flying Form
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long summer lies ahead, however, not all of us have the luxury of escaping on a J1 for three months or going InterRailing around Europe with friends for a couple of weeks. Whether it is dedication to an internship, a part-time job or a very grown-up decision to save up money for a prospective master’s degree, there are many of us that, against our will, need to stay home this summer. While this can sound immensely dull and excitement-free to some, there are plenty of events happening in Ireland this summer to stave off boredom for even a little while – namely, music festivals. Ignoring the bad weather, questionable dance moves, cringe-worthy outfits and potentially undesirable tent-mates, festivals seem to be the one event Ireland somehow manages to get right. The line-ups for festivals during past summers have been impressive every year and the summer of 2016 promises to do the same.
Body and Soul €169.50
As much as Electric Picnic was the alternative to the mainstream of Oxegen years ago, Body and Soul has grown steadfast in popularity, with many opting for this relatively smaller, creative festival in Ballinlough Castle instead of Electric Picnic. The top acts this year include international banger merchant Santigold. The electro princess is probably best known for her huge hit “Disparate Youth”, largely boosted by being featured on the Direct Line Insurance advert on TV. Other acts include Dublin rock band Bitch Falcon, with hits such as “Syncope” and “TMJ” guaranteed to have the crowd moshing away. Meath native EMBRZ, fresh from playing his solo headline show in the Grand Social is due an electric appearance also. Body and Soul will be held in Ballinlough, Westmeath from the 17th-19th June.
ELECTRIC PICNIC Sold out Much like 2015, Electric Picnic tickets were not around for too long before they were all snapped up. If you’re willing to shell out €300-700, then you can probably shop around for a ticket but only at an extortionate price. Stradbally Hall guarantees another incredible September weekend with colossal artists such as LCD Soundsystem, Lana Del Rey, The Chemical Brothers, HAIM, Todd Terje, Years & Years, Wolf Alice and many, many more. It is not a weekend to be missed. KNOCKANSTOKAN €115 Back to smaller festivals, Knockanstockan will be held 22nd-24th July, boasting a whole range of exceptional Irish acts. Bands such as Overhead the Albatross, Booka Brass Band, Orchid Collective, The Hot Sprockets and many more will be
playing at Blessington Lakes in County Wicklow. As a smaller festival, Knockanstockan probably has the best reputation for the craic and having a laugh and is definitely not to missed.
CASTLEPALOOZA €134 Castlepalooza brings a quite a diverse range of acts to Charleville Castle in Tullamore from July 29th to August 1st. Acts such as indie giants Villagers and huge synth maestro Caribou are sure to gather huge crowds alongside homegrown acts Overhead, The Albatross and Cian Nugent representing the incredible national talent that our country has produced. VANTASTIVAL €75 Vantastival is among the smaller festival offerings happening this Summer however, it is not to be
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overlooked by any means. Main acts include Irish bands The Hot Sprockets and Saint Sister. Vantastival is due to happen on June 3rd & 4th in Beaulieu House, Drogheda, Co. Louth. FORBIDDEN FRUIT €119 While Forbidden Fruit is not a camping festival, it is still an event that should be at the top of your social diary. Over the course of 3 days (Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th June) many incredible international acts have been booked to play The Royal Hospital in Kilmainham. These artists include Dizzee Rascal, Katy B, Tame Impala, Jungle, Flume and Underworld. Dublin based DJs DJ Deece and Kormac make appearances on Friday and Saturday respectively – both are undoubtedly huge stars in the making.
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Travel
BY JENNIFER PURDY
Handling your first J1
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eading off to the States on a J1 is a rite of passage for most Irish students. In recent years more and more restrictions have been placed on the working Visa and this year is the first students are required to secure a job before they head off. Although searching for employment from Ireland may seem very stressful at the time, at least when you arrive in the US you have one major weight lifted off your shoulders. Within forty-eight hours of arriving you have to contact your US sponsor to let them know you have arrived and
give them your current address. You can then apply for your social security number which I recommend you do early on as it can take up to two weeks to arrive and you may need it before you can start your job. The next major hurdle is finding a place to live. Accommodation can be a nightmare to find in popular J1 destinations like New York, San Diego and San Francisco. Sites like Craig’s List can be useful but tread carefully for hidden fees and visit the place before you pay out any money. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Make sure you fully understand everything on your lease before you sign. If your name is on the lease and you happen to get in trouble with your landlord— or evicted— you may have your visa cancelled. Once you have all the nitty gritty things sorted it’s time to start enjoying the summer of a lifetime. Every J1 location has so many different things to offer whether it’s sun and tanning or city life. Popular J1 locations have loads
Festival fashion
of J1 nights out which are great for the craic. At the same time, venturing outside of your comfort zone makes for some even better experiences. Try and soak up as much as you can during your summer away, embrace your American side with a ‘cookout’ for the 4th of July and roast some ‘smores’.
If you get the chance, travel while you’re in the States. Do it on the cheap if spare cash is an issue. Buses are cheaper than flights or if someone has a full license, rent a car. You’re already in the US so there is no better excuse to travel somewhere you’ve always wanted to go.
Holidaying with your other half BY AMY DOYLE
BY SARAH MAGLIOCCO Glitter Roots
You can now add interest to the standard festival space bun look by applying glitter to your parting. What better way to cover up greasy roots, eh?
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ith Coachella just behind us it’s officially festival season. Whether you’re going to Body and Soul or Electric Picnic, festival trends can be a tricky minefield to navigate, with previous years being criticised for cultural appropriation by sporting Native American headdresses and bindis, but also for spawning the stereotypical festi-hun look - wellies and a flower-crown. Here are a few trends for the festival season 2016.
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Dungarees and boiler suits are having a bit of a fashion moment. The variety of long and cropped styles makes them weather versatile and while navigating the Portaloo in a jumpsuit might be slightly tricky, the ease of styling an all-in-one makes them worthwhile.
Crochet
H&M’s Coachella line’s stand out and sell out piece was a bright crochet dress, which is sure to inspire many copy-cat pieces.
Statement Bomber Jacket
One of this season’s biggest trends is the statement bomber jacket. Customise your own plain bomber with patches or transfers for a unique look or hunt down a trophy bomber from Zara, Topshop or 9 Crows.
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o you haven’t been on a sun holiday since you hit Santa Ponsa with the girls back in 2013. Now suddenly the other half has surprised you with a week in Portugal for your 21st. Gem. Although he’s seen you in your underwear before, we all know a bikini is a completely different story not to mention, that one hair that seems to appear where you never thought girls grew hair, ew. If you are worried about your bikini body, full swim suits are back in fashion and the best place to look for these is in vintage shops, like Nine Crows. Buy a hat. No, the straw
hat that you wore to Avicii won’t do, you’re going to Portugal not Texas, a nice fedora or a cap will come in handy when you catch a glimpse of your reflection and realise your beach waves are just matted, sand, knots. Sun cream, sun block, sun lotion, whatever you call it, bring it and wear it. There is nothing worse than having to get him to bathe you in chamomile lotion 2 days in. Oh and don’t forget to ‘check in’ at the airport before you go or the whole holiday will never actually happen.
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Tips for time management
BY KEAVA O’LOAN
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ith exams just around the corner, it’s easy to get stressed out. However, if you prepare properly, time can be on your side instead of your worst enemy. Now that exam timetables have been released, it’s the perfect time to get organised. The first thing to do is create a study timetable. Work out how much time there is available to you classes, work, and big events will all take a chunk out of your study time, so find out how much free time you can dedicate to revision. Next, decide how much time you will devote to each subject. Exams that are worth 100 per cent of a module grade will obviously require more study than an exam worth 10 per cent. Also be sure to prioritise depending on when your exams are the sooner the exam, the sooner you need to start studying. Be realistic with the time you have and what you can achieve. You can’t expect to teach yourself eleven weeks’ worth of work in five days, so don’t try to. Work out what topics are most important to cover and focus on them. Find out what style of assessment you will be facing and tailor your study style accordingly. Preparation for a multiple choice exam will be different than an essay style exam. If possible, get your hands on some past papers (available through Loop and DCU Library Services) as these will give you the best insight into
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“Now that exam timetables have been released, it’s the perfect time to get organised.” how your exam will be structured and how challenging the questions will be. When it comes to actually revising, it’s crucial that you have a productive study environment. Make sure your desk is free of clutter, your
Whack the snack attack E
xam time is upon us, a time when we all pig out on snacks and unhealthy meals. This is the exact opposite of what our bodies require at this time of year. The brain needs to function to the best of its ability during study season. Eating healthy meals with minimal snacking in between is essential for this. Here are some tips on how to avoid snacking while studying. Eat a good breakfast. Get up early and prepare a healthy breakfast
with plenty of fruit. This will fill you up and give you energy for a hard day at the desk. Drink plenty of water. Keep yourself hydrated while you work. Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger, so before you reach for a chocolate bar, just grab some water instead. Keep working. Put yourself in a situation where you can’t snack. Go to the library and take short breaks during which you don’t have time to nibble on anything.
space is free of distractions, and always have a bottle of water and some snacks handy. Remember to take frequent breaks - it is possible to study too much and burn out, so it’s essential that you give yourself a rest. Just make sure your break isn’t longer than the time you spent studying! Even taking fifteen minutes to get some fresh air, chat to a friend, or have a cup of tea is enough to refresh your brain. Most importantly, don’t panic. No exam is worth sacrificing your mental wellbeing for. Remember that if things don’t go as planned, you can contact your lecturer or the Registry Office about appeals and resits.
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Eat three decent meals. Make a meal plan and stick to it. Extra snacking means extra spending too, so you’ll save in the long run. Healthy snacks. If you can’t resist the hunger any longer, have a piece of fruit or some yogurt.
s a woman who’s suffered from cystic acne since I was 13, I understand the importance of good skincare around exam season. Here’s my top tips I swear by for healthy, spot-free skin: Manage Stress I know, easier said than done around this time of year, but managing your time well and staying calm can keep spots at bay. I recommend trying out meditation and getting a good night’s sleep every night. Drink Water Drinking at least 2 litres of water a day is something I can’t urge you to do enough. Along with helping you focus, water will keep skin clear and hydrated, meaning no more spots. Toothpaste Anti-bacterial and oil absorption properties in toothpaste make it a great remedy for a breakout. Unfortunately it can also dry out your skin so only use it in emergencies. Moisturise When choosing a moisturiser, make sure it’s suited to your skin type, whether it’s oily, dry or combination skin, you’ll find something that works for you. If you are prone to acne, look for “noncomedogenic” on the label. Makeup Remover Remember to take off your makeup before bed. I recommend using micellar water with cotton buds. It’s gentle on the skin and doesn’t require any rinsing.
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So you want to jump out of a plane?
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ast week I completed my first ever tandem skydive. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I raised money for the Early Childhood Cancer charity, so I could jump. Eight members of DCU Cancer Society, went down to Abbeyshrule Aerodrome to complete the skydives.
When you reach the height, you make your way to the open door, and before you even think, you’re falling out. Free falling is so amazing, we were rolling in the air and I didn’t want it to stop. You free fall for around 10 seconds, and then your parachute deploys and you glide down to the ground for 30 seconds. The whole day’s preparation is worth it for those 40 seconds. It is an indescribable feeling that everyone should experience sometime in their lives. Falling through the sky is like nothing I have experienced before. Its 120 mph coming at you, so you can’t hear your instructor, but it feels so What an amazing experience, peaceful and tranquil. there is so much preparation and After the halfway point in the sky, training beforehand, with getting your partner opens the parachute. I ready, signing documents, waivers, didn’t even feel it. People think there’s preparing the equipment, getting the plane ready, it takes a couple of hours. a jerk from it, but I only noticed the Even reaching 10,000ft takes a further chute was pulled because we had slowed down. 20 minutes, and then you jump.
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As soon as it opened, I asked the instructor if we could go back up. After we figured out what direction we needed to go, he let me steer the parachute. You land softly, while sliding on your ass. There was a smile on my face stretching from ear to ear, and it lasted all day. Telling people I completed a skydive, the first question they ask is “were you scared?” I can honestly say I wasn’t. It happens so quickly that your excitement alone distracts you and the instructors are great fun and make you feel relaxed but they are always professional. One of the jumpers, told us that they don’t wish each other good luck, it’s bad luck to. So instead they say “blue skies” to each other to have a good jump. If you ever get the chance to do a skydive, make sure you take it, you won’t regret it.
Simple muscle building exercises
BY AMY LAWLOR ummer is the season where thoughts of work and responsibilities disappear briefly and you transport yourself to a hot country, lounging by the pool sipping on that perfect alcoholic beverage. Unfortunately, we can’t help you escape to a Tropical Island, but don’t fear, we can help you impress your friends by making the perfect cocktail this summer. The best summer cocktails include super-refreshing strawberrylemon mojitos and slushy frozen cucumber-honeydew drinks. However, Tequila Sunrise was voted the most popular summer cocktail of 2015. Are you just as shocked as we are? We dug a little deeper into the cocktail and it’s really quick and simple to make, perfect to add to late night BBQ’s this summer. First off, ingredients. You need 1 measure of tequila, ¾ cup of orange juice, ½ a spoon of grenadine syrup, 1 slice orange/ maraschino cherry for a garnish and a
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few ice cubes too keep it cool. Stir or shake together tequila and orange juice. Fill a chilled 12 ounce glass with ice cubes and add the orange juice mixture. Slowly pour in the grenadine, and allow it to settle to the bottom of the glass (be patient). Garnish with a slice of orange or maraschino cherry.
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ummer is almost here and although the weather may not show it, it’s almost time to whip out that shirt with the palm tree print and show off the biceps. If you haven’t yet achieved the summer body you were looking for, don’t worry you definitely aren’t alone. Here are a few exercises you can do around the house that will help you tone up quickly. Tricep Dips: These can be done simply by using the edge of your bed or a low coffee table. They’re great for toning up those bingo wings and creating a more defined structure to your upper
arms. Sit Ups: Sit ups can be done anywhere once you find a comfortable surface like a yoga matt or even a carpet. You can also incorporate other abdominal exercises to target different sections of your tummy. Push Ups: Just like sit ups these can be done anywhere in the house. They’re great for toning up your arms and they target the back area too. If you’re really good try adding weight to your back. Squats: The perfect way to tone your bum and legs. Even if you do have to pay for it the next day.