“What’s with the ominous ambient noise?” cries a child, her voice breaking through the darkness. I smile, but she’s not wrong. The low hum of ominous music projects from speakers just out of sight in the dark. As part of …
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Spectacular night celebrating literature and language that was not lost in translation
Abby Cleaver covers JoLT’s first launch party of the year and discusses its significance in the Irish literary scene
Adorning an otherwise typical Friday night at Chaplin’s, this launch event celebrated JoLT’s first issue of volume 12. The issue’s theme “tradition” acquired new resonance as this year’s staff began a new tradition in the journal’s first ever summer issue. …
The top ten nightmare roommates
Erin Keenan discusses the archetypal roommates you may encounter as you move into a new flat
September time for the college student signals a number of things: new classes, reuniting with friends, basking in the final sun of summer. One of the less exciting parts of September, however, is moving into a new flat. Signing up …
The hounds of hate
Inés Murray Gómez reviews Dublin’s Fringe Festival’s Dog Shit
As spectators arrive at the New Theatre and choose their seats it becomes apparent that most of them know each other. Every new person entering the room is greeted by a loud chorus of voices and coordinated waves coming from …
Flatmates and food: a guide to the challenges and solutions when sharing a common kitchen in college
Lara Monahan explores what the most typical kitchen crises are and how best to resolve them
With students having moved into shared accommodation ahead of a busy academic year, the phrases ‘bin rota’ and ‘cleaning schedule’ have no doubt already shot up in their usage. The challenges of sharing a common kitchen are both numerous and …
Spice, tradition, and fusion: The essence of Singaporean food
Atharva Godkar examines the quintessential essence of Singaporean food
Many people may not have heard about Singaporean or Malaysian cuisine, but both of these cuisines have one thing in common, and that is fusion. Singaporean cuisine is a mix of Cantonese, Hainanese, and Indian flavours. The history of this …
Aesthetics vs identity: choose your fighter
Prachi Tailor discusses the importance of individual identity in an over-aestheticised society
The start of a new college year is akin to a blank canvas, offering a chance to redefine oneself, break free from constraints, and explore new horizons. However, in today’s age of subcultures and microtrends, it is easy to get …
The case against celebrity chefs: Do they do more harm than good?
Thana Elshaafi discusses the issues that arise with the existence and popularity of celebrity chefs
No one can deny the influence that celebrity chefs have had over the years on the evolution of food culture and global cuisine. Many of those with culinary hobbies will often credit it to cooking shows they watched in their …
The “dos and don’ts” of making friends in college
Lara Monahan puts together some tips on how to build friendships as a college student
College is often described by graduates as the best years of their lives. A heavenly place in which you will make friends for life with whom you will later share the nostalgia of being hungover outside the Perch. Of course, …
Killing Mr Rochester
Jayna Rohslau interviews NYT-bestselling author Betsy Cornwell on the necessity of the act and why we’re living in a gothic world
When we are young, we believe in the powerful import of fairy tales. Good triumphs over evil, knights are paragons of virtue, and powerful women are, more often than not, hideous witches emblazoned with warts. At the age of six, …