The slick-back bun has started to come undone
By Chloe Halpin The “clean girl aesthetic” that took over social media with its slicked-back buns and[…]
The hidden beauty behind Halloween
By Chloe Halpin The tradition of dressing up for Halloween began long before costumes were inspired by[…]
Through the Prism of Culture
By Charlotte Iris Colour is one of the most powerful forms of human expression. It shapes our[…]
The tension between whimsy and nonchalance
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Why Music Isn’t Fun Anymore: 2015 vs 2025
By Sinead Armstrong In 2015, music felt alive. You couldn’t walk through a shopping centre or scroll[…]
Taylor vs Charli: Who Needs Peace When You Have Punchlines?
By Amelia Burke Pop music has a new feud, and it’s getting personal. Taylor Swift’s latest track[…]
The Fear of Looking Different: Nobody Wants to Be Weird
By Katriel Soney-Ituen Let’s be honest: personal style is kind of dead. Or at least, it’s on[…]
Is social media now our real lives?
By Aretha Uamai A lot is beginning to make me wonder whether we should just be stepping[…]
Ireland in the American Imagination
By Jennifer Adesina The Double-Edged Sword of Recognition As a first-generation Irish citizen, seeing how Ireland is[…]
RUD: Interview with owner Sarah Jane
By Saoirse MacCarthy Sarah Jane Rudaru launched RUD in 2020 at 17 years old. With plenty of time[…]