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“I’m Definitely Going to Fail!” Reflections on Exam Stress

“I’ve done nothing for this test, I’m definitely going to fail” How many times have we heard this said, and how many times have we said it ourselves? I imagine the answer is quite high on both fronts. It’s something that we don’t really question, the ritualistic pre-exam dread we subject ourselves to. It’s become … Continue reading “I’m Definitely Going to Fail!” Reflections on Exam Stress

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Portstewart FC manager Johnny Law on Coronavirus impact

In the midst of the isolation and devastation brought about by coronavirus, football has remained one of the major talking points. We're not talking about it in the same way we used to however. Rather than blaming the ref for a dodgy decision or analysing performances over a pint, we're debating how and when football … Continue reading Portstewart FC manager Johnny Law on Coronavirus impact

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“Football’s Next Star” Ben Greenhalgh developing new stars with online drills

Across the world people are rising at the crack of dawn for Joe Wicks P.E. Parents and children alike are starting the day with high knees, burpees and by the end of it having sore knees. However, Joe and his shoutouts don't have a monopoly on the coronavirus fitness market. For the families that are … Continue reading “Football’s Next Star” Ben Greenhalgh developing new stars with online drills

Will the public pay to get over the paywall?

Will the public pay to get over the paywall? A study of the public’s willingness to pay for online news and the impact of paywalls on the journalism industry. Submitted by Mark McKillen (B00789904) for the award of MA Journalism To the School of Communication and Media September 2020 Contents Chapter 1                                                                       Introduction- Page … Continue reading Will the public pay to get over the paywall?

Giacomo Ratto- Globetrotting Goalkeeper

I have always been fascinated by footballers with unconventional careers. Players that haven't followed a well trodden path and have crafted a truly unique career. On paper, their career might not look as successful as someone who has played in the Premier League for 10 years but they probably have a more interesting story to … Continue reading Giacomo Ratto- Globetrotting Goalkeeper

Veganism: ethical choice or dieting fad?

Many oppose the slaughter of animals, but it seems that rather than being a committed ethical choice, veganism is something many people are willing to dip in and out of. Trying veganism has become increasingly popular as a New Years Resolution, so much so that the term “Veganuary” has been coined. Many people perhaps don’t … Continue reading Veganism: ethical choice or dieting fad?