"Women in Stem are collaborating with MUTimes! With a writing competition (as advertised as well on Instagram @womeninstem and @mutimes19) is being held until the 8th of March to write a piece of literature on women in stem you most admire. The winner gets their article published in MUTimes online website!"

"We are having a regular meeting in Playback room 2 (Education building) today from 4-6 pm. Hope to see you there!"

"MU Cancer Soc will be holding a Bake Sale on Thursday 27th from 10-1pm in Arts Block,  in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. We will have information and sign up sheets for RELAY FOR LIFE too???"

"They're finally on their way!! Our dedicated team have finished designing the the club hoodies. With an amazing design embroidered on the back on the back of a top quality, cosy hoodie, you're not going to want to miss out. The hoodies cost €35 and they're worth every penny. There is a very limited amount though so let us know quickly what size you'd like!"

"Join us to celebrate International Women's Day at Google's HQ! There will be lots of yummy food, talks, and networking time! We will take the 14:40 66 bus from the Londis bus stop, we will meet there at 14:30. The event is only until 18:00! Last Day to Sign up is Feb 26, 2020: https://services.google.com/fb/forms/q120-iwd-dublin/"

"The Maynooth University Law Society are now accepting submissions for the 10th edition of the Golden Thread!To mark the 10th Anniversary of the Golden Thread, this years theme is 'A Decade in Law'What is the Golden Thread?The Golden Thread is the first student-run legal publication of the MU Law Department. The I'm of the journal is to provide a forum for students to publish their views and opinions on legal topics.Why should I write a submission?Having an article published in a legal publication can be excellent for exposure and may open a platform for other authors to connect and collaborate with you. It can also be an excellent and unique addition to CV. This year we will be publishing a hard-copy of the publication and it will be displayed in the MU Law Department. Each accepted author will be awarded a €50 OneForAll Voucher.What requirements should my submission meet?It is advised that submissions be short in length (between 1000-1500 words), however, longer submissions may be considered. MU students from all years are invited to make submissions. Please note that all submissions should be complete with footnotes, should be fully cited using the OSCOLA reference style and should be submitted no later than March 31st 2020.Any hints or tips?In order to ensure your submission stand out, we advise that you write on a contemporary legal topic. Submissions that have been submitted as a part of continuous assessment will be less likely to be published.If you are interested in making a submission, or if you would like more information, do not hesitate to send an email to law@mulife.ie addressed to Irina Ciocan with the subject title 'Golden Thread Submission.'If you have any queries please do not hesitate to send an email to law@mulife.ie."

"On the 15th and 16th of February, a few of our members travelled to Dublin to play in ISBT UCD. Well done to Joseph and Jordan who reached the semi-finals. Thanks to UCD for holding the event and we hope it will be held again next year. Keep smashing it!"

"IT’S A NEW WEEK LETS GO! Look at all these AMAZING classes guys! We are collabing with the amazing Maynooth Africa Society & Maynooth Yoga Society this week for some classes that you do NOT want to miss out on! Why not try something new? From Heels, to Dance Fitness, to Afro, to Irish, to Lyrical and Hip Hop... and MORE! how could you say no? We are also having a bake sale to raise money for our Intervarsities trip to NUIG this year! It will take place this Tuesday the 25th of February, We are so so excited to compete and would love a helping hand from you all! 11-5PM in the Arts Building, why not pick up some food on the way to class? ALL CLASSES €2 AS USUAL! Have an amazing week everyone! See you at class! - Leah (PRO) x"

"On behalf of everyone on the committee, we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who participated in our quiz contest last week! Many thanks to all who came, contributed and donated on the night. We raised over €100 which will all be going to our wonderful charity of the year, Ataxia Ireland. Congratulations to the winning team and to our raffle winners as well!"

"Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 26th February for a screening of 'Call Me By Your Name' For this event, we will be collaborating with the Maynooth Pride Society"

"SUBMIT ANY TYPE OF ARTWORK, SHORT STORY, OR POEM ABOUT A WOMAN IN STEM WHO INSPIRES YOUSUBMIT YOUR WORK HERE: https://forms.gle/yJsiKdA5LJeeeKbf9 WINNER WILL BE PUBLISH IN THE MU TIMES | DEADLINE IS 10TH OF MARCH"

"On #WorldSocialJusticeDay we are reminded of why we need to continue to work for social justice. It’s not right so many people are locked into poverty. It is possible to build a more just and caring society-We must continue to challenge injustice and advocate for social change so that the common good is prioritised and the needs of people who are struggling due to poverty and social exclusion can be metJoin our fundraisers and SVP workshops (such as sustainable fashion and poverty) to gain a great understanding into social justice issues in our society and how you can help those in need!"

"Come along to enjoy some pizza with the other Societies from TCD and UCD. This will be held at Trinity College in Dublin. We will meet at the train station at 18:05 and will take the 18:15 train. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/t8kUuTHwAxA7mnfE8"

"Both Men's and Women's volleyball team advance to the semi finals in the SSI cup matches! MU have played an excellent quarterfinal game and knocked out last semster's champions, TCD! Go maynooth volleyball!"

"Hey folks, any one who wishes to find more about the draft league, come by to JH7 at 7pm for sign ups and to ask any questions about the draft. Next week we will start the draft and and finish sign ups. If you wish to join contact Jody Doyle at the event or Games Soc on a Tuesday."

"Hey dancers! Just a timetable notice that Stretch and Flex will take place at 3-4PM today NOT 12-1PM! Sorry for any inconvenience caused, Intervarsities rehearsals has me very tired! Happy stretching and have a beautiful day x"

"Our first branch meeting of the semester was very productive. We discussed the ensuing Labour party leadership election and the results of general election 2020 as well as our plans for the future. Many events planned for the semester ahead!"

"Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 19th February for a screening of 'Psycho'  "

"Hey beautiful dancers! Here is this weeks timetable! Be sure to check it out and try something new! This week is charity week! All class money will be donated to Ataxia Foundation Ireland, our wonderful charity of the year! So this week we have decided to open our classes to all students! All classes are €2 with donations welcome! There will be a charity bucket at each class so people can donate too! We have a super fun collab with @muyogasociety this Thursday for charity week! We are hosting an 80s theme Zumba class 6-7PM! More details coming soon! Lastly, if you have an interest in coming along to see us perform at Intervarsities this year please let us know! We are gathering interest to those who want to come along on the day of the competition to see us! *All supporter 3 day passes for the whole trip have been filled* However, you can still pop along to see us on the day in Galway! More info coming soon! Have a wonderful week everyone! - Leah (PRO) x"

"The Maynooth Labour Society and Young Greens co-hosted our first open policy discussion, asking "What would an Irish Green New Deal look like?" The event was a great success. We discussed and debated various policies which could be implemented. Topics included public transport, the agricultural industry, carbon tax, electric car subsidies, transitioning to renewable energy and more. Looking forward to future events and collaborations with our green comrades."

"The Maynooth University branch hosted one of the three regional hustings for the national executive elections. Each candidate made an opening statement and took Q&As"

"The Maynooth delegation had a fantastic weekend at conference this year. Much debate and discussion was had."

"Our very own Robert O'Donnell was proud to have represented Labour at the LEAD general election debate earlier this week. An excellent opportunity to convey our policies. Robert's strong performance was reflected by the following poll of students. 29% of those who attended voted that Labour won the debate, 2nd only to Sinn Féin."

"This Monday 10am-6pm is our Derry Girls marathon for the charity of the year in SU Meeting Room 2. There will also be a raffle, food and some fun Derry Girls related games throughout the day!"

"'Joker' - Reviewed by Daniel SheridanIn Todd Philips's controversial film Joker, we learn the past of the most infamous characters in comic book history. With an amazing performance at the centre of the film, Joker has a lot of amazing qualities going for it, yet it is too bad that these are held down by its many flaws. I have always been a Joaquin Phoenix apologist from his strange performance art documentary I’m Still Here and his beautiful performance in The Master. Phoenix has proven to be one of the worlds most versatile actors and no more does it shine than in his performance of Arthur Fleck. His portrayal of a man broken down by society in this film is nothing short of mesmerizing. We follow his transformation from a man who only wanted to make people laugh to the sadistic character we all know from previous iterations. While I love Phoenix’s performance in this film I think he gave a far more realistic and nuanced performance of a man forgotten by society in Lynn Ramsey’s 2018 film You Were Never Really Here. Sometimes Fleck felt a bit uneven on his motives throughout the film, yet I do not put that down to Phoenix’s performance rather down to Todd Phillips and Scott Silvers script. Two other aspects of the film I really enjoyed were the score and the cinematography. The way Lawerence Sher framed Gotham made it feel like a lived-in world. The gritty colour grading and close-ups made us more engrossed in Fleck’s struggles, while it moves out too well choreographed wide shots at moments of his triumph. Similarly, Hildur Guðnadóttir’s score added to both the claustrophobic nature of Gotham city and the dreamlike perception Fleck has on reality. It is so hard to find composers who use their music to drive forward the story through their music alone, yet that is how I felt every time Guðnadóttir’s haunting violins creep into your ears. Where I feel the film falls flat is within its script and its direction. It is hard to separate Joker from the intertextual references that inspired its narrative as it is so ingrained in its DNA. When I watch Joker I never feel like I am watching something new, interesting or innovative because I have seen the same form of narrative done better in two Scorsese flicks. I am not saying it is wrong to have intertextual references and influences within works of art, for example, most of Hozier’s songs reference different Jazz standard artists that influenced his work and Yargos Lanthamos uses techniques similar to Stanley Kubrick to tell a story on the screen. Yet the difference between the likes of Hozier/Lanthimos and Phillips Is that they take their intertextual knowledge in order to create something new, which Joker never feels. Philips had nothing new to say so he called on films like Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy to say something for him. While I think you should see Joker I feel like it's not the masterpiece you have come to believe it to be. There is talent working on this film, yet they are squandered on a director that bit off more than he could chew."

"Over the weekend we sent our mixed team to outdoor Intervarsities. Unfortunately, due to the unideal weather conditions, the tournament was postponed after just 2 games. Regardless of the terrible conditions we had lots of fun and got a chance to start the outdoor season well. Our first game was against UL who had a very strong team and their experience showed. Unfortunately, we lost to UL but we didn't let that break our spirit and we moved on to our next game against UCC 2. In our second game, we found our stride and managed to beat UCC 2 comfortably. Both our old and new beginners showed their skills and we gained loads of experience together as a team.MVP female: Sophie O'BrienMVP Male: Jamie SmythMSP Female: Zita MurphyMSP Male & Agame: Paddy O'Brien "

"Hello! Hope you are having a great day. Just a quick notice that there will not be badminton training on Thursday 13th February. Sorry for any inconvenience. Keep smashing it!"

"Hi guys, With SUSI coming in this week we'd like to remind those who have yet to pay for gear from Bodibro that, well, we'd like to be able to pay them! If you can come to training with money owed then that's perfect. If you can't, get in touch with myself, Colm or Diarmid to arrange when and where you can pay us. If you're unsure on how much you owe, contact us. I'd also like to make people aware of the fact that you do not need to be registered with American Football Ireland to play in our charity tournament at the end of the month!! This tournament will be a lot more laid back with regards how and who we play in what positions, so if you're a member that has never played in a game before, don't be afraid to put yourself forward and get involved!!! Training tomorrow (Thursday) 10-12 in the Astro. I'll be leaving at 11 but you'll be in capable hands. Let's start having some massive turnouts now before this tournament! All the best, Joe"

"Quick reminder that the deadline for the trip to Edinburgh is THURSDAY 13TH OF FEBRURARY! You must register your interest before midnight in order to secure a place! If there is an issue with getting the deposit to us but you are 100% on coming, please reach out to Ellen @ellen.fanning.2018@mumail.ie!"

"'Sicario' - Reviewed by Daniel SheridanSuspense is a tool used in the film to make the audience fear, not just for the safety of the characters on screen but also for themselves. This tool is most commonly associated with horror, the creaking door and the slow walks through the hallway of an abandoned house. Yet it was in 2015’s Sicario, where suspense feels real. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Tyler Sheridan Sicario is a gritty tale of gang violence, American Colonialism and an FBI agent thrown into the middle of it all. Villeneuve’s direction of the film is nothing short of masterful, creating tension out of mundane moments in the film, with simple shots and cuts, making the viewer feel on edge at every moment of the film. This is only heightened by the excellent cinematography of Roger Deaken who turns this tale of gangs vs the CIA into a wide scoped western. The collaboration between these two men creates one of the most engaging tales in recent cinema history. Through visual cues, the two manage to create mystery about their characters through visuals alone, rather than through what they say. Sheridan’s script also must be praised. Proving to be one of the most prolific thriller writers in recent history, Sheridan seems to have a fantastic understanding of the role mystery plays in a story. He never truly lets us understand the characters. With Benicio Del Toro’s Alejandro, remaining an enigma throughout the entire run of the film, regardless of the fact that we learn quite a bit about him. Where I think Sheridan’s script falls flat is in his treatment of Emily Blunt’s Kate Macy. He introduces her as a hard-hitting professional character, yet once Josh Brolin and Del Toro are introduced into the script Blunt’s character loses all agency becoming essentially an extra in her own story. I think this is due to the fact that Sheridan has an issue with writing female characters, with his later film Wind River doing the exact same to Elizabeth Olsen’s character and High Waters having little to no female characters at all. It adds this uncomfortable air of misogyny over the film that does not sit well with me. If you are looking for a film that will make you tense through every single frame of the film, Sicario is definitely a must. It’s a well-crafted mystery and beautiful cinematography and direction are enough to make this one of the more interesting thrillers of the previous decade, despite its flaws in the script."

"Registration is now open for the 10th annual Silken Thomas Intervarsity Moot Court Competition! This event is kindly sponsored by Matheson. The competition will be taking place from FRIDAY 6th to SATURDAY 7th of MARCH 2020. Each year, this competition has drawn teams from both national and international universities to showcase their adversarial abilities as well as having attracted the attendance of esteemed judges such as Mr Justice John MacMenamin of the Supreme Court in the previous year. The competition will take place in the South Campus of Maynooth University, with the finals and a gala dinner taking place in Carton House. There will also be a dinner in Maynooth on the Friday night. All participants are welcome. The winners receive a monetary prize of €250. There will also be a best speaker award entitled the “Mr Justice Carney Best Speaker Award” in memory of the late Mr Justice Paul Carney who had judged the competition for many years. This year’s question concerns issues arising in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law. Teams are limited to two members. Written submissions must be submitted by 4 March 2020 at 11pm. Please register you interest to mootcourtnuim@gmail.com with your names, student numbers, email addresses and mobile numbers by 1 March at 5pm. If you have any questions, feel free to email our moot court convenors (Lonan & Jana) at mootcourtnuim@gmail.comSee you soon! Eoin Secretary Maynooth University Law Society "

"Hey everyone! Here at Dance Soc, we want to ensure you that you have the most amazing time with us. We welcome each dancer with open arms. No matter the level of Dance ability you may have, we can assure you that you will have the best time at our classes. It may be a little daunting at first, to walk into a Dance class not knowing who and what to expect...but we have our lovely committee members, teachers, and of course... Dance Society members, who will be more than happy to chat to you and make you feel comfortable! Why not join us? It’s never too late!If you have any questions regarding classes/ events etc, please don’t hesitate to DM us! Instagram: @mudancesocFacebook: Maynooth Dance Soc- Leah (PRO) x"

"Thanks to all who came to see our guest speakers today. Special thanks to Superintendent Kevin Daly and Detective Gerry Keane for taking the time to come and speak. We were delighted to welcome them to the University and had a great time listening to their fascinating experiences. We hope you all enjoyed as much as we did! More exciting things to come during the semester so stay tuned..."

"The Access society is all about self growth and development, and this is the week where we want to show you how to go about it! Make sure to come along to these great event and enhance your skills and employment chances! "

"*TIMETABLE NOTICE* Due to unforeseen circumstances Heels with Leah today will be postponed until later on this week, she still has another Heels class tomorrow though! Make sure you get down to it!"

" Happy new week beautiful dancers! This week is SHAG week! (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance week) as well as raising awareness on sexual health and guidance, we also want to promote body positivity & have you feeling your absolute best in these classes! Why not check out our amazing timetable lined up for this week! from shag week heels classes, to shag week jazz classes, and even a boys popping class there is something for everyone! All classes €2! Have an amazing week!  - Leah (PRO) x "

"Join us every Thursday to chat about current topics, to seek help with modules, CV or any questions you may have! Everyone is welcome and snacks are provided! "

"Join us to get the best CV tricks! This will give you the chance to prepare for summer internships and future placements! "

"Join us for a fun night where you will be painting and sipping your favorite drink! anyone is welcome 18:30- 20:00  Feb. Monday 17, 2020 SU ROOM 3/4 Collaboration with MU Crafts and Arts it's FREE"

"Thanks to all who came to our AGM! We were delighted to see familiar faces and also to welcome our new members. Congratulations to our three newly elected committee members - Sydney (events officer), Ana (media officer) and Amalia (communications officer)! We look forward to working hard to bring you all some amazing events this semester!"

"Hey everyone! Our weekly timetable will be back as of next week! We want to apologise for any inconvenience caused over the last few days! We were short on teachers this week but we will be back to posting it every Sunday starting this Sunday! - Leah (PRO) "

"We will be having our EGM from 4-6pm in room 2 in the SU on Monday 9th of February! At this EGM we will be discussing our events for the upcoming semester. Most importantly, we will be discussing our trip to the Isle of Man during March study week! "

"This semester we begin our weekly event, Agape Latte. This is a discussion group on different topics around faith and philosophy, with free tea and coffee, held in St. Patrick's College. "

"Hey witches and wizards !!Welcome back to another magical Semester at Hogwarts! We hope you all had a great holidays and are ready to get back into the world of magic and wonder with us this semester!We have a couple of exciting events lined up this semester including a trip to a Harry Potter themed Escape Room here in Dublin.Cant wait to see what mischief ye manage to get up to !!Hogwarts Committee"

"Catch us at Fairs Day today 11-3PM Upstairs in Phoenix! Why not kick off 2020 with a groovy start by joining our Society? Don’t forget to bring along your €2 membership fee! Have an amazing day everyone! - Leah (PRO) "

"Hello everyone. Just a quick notice to let you know that we are upstairs in the Phoenix Building for Fairs Day 2 today, February 5th 2020. We will be here from 10am - 3pm. Feel free to join us and have a great day."

"Hello everyone! Welcome back to Maynooth for semester 2! Hope all your exams went well and you had a lovely break. Just to let you know that badminton trainings will start back again on Tuesday 4th February from 8pm - 10pm. Hope to see you there. Keep smashing it!Kind regards,Joseph Daly,NUIM badminton secretary."

"Hello everyone. There is a badminton tournament in UCD on the 15 - 16th of February. If you would like to go, go to our Facebook page 'MU Badminton' and you can find the information there. The entry fee is 20 Euro and you can play two events out of singles, doubles and mixed. You will need to find your own way up to UCD. There are several buses you can get to get into Dublin. Each college has a cap so if you would like to play, sign up as quick as you can! Thanks! Kind regards, Joseph Daly, NUIM badminton secretary. "

"Join us tonight in the venue for a pub quiz. Prizes to be won. Also you can buy your ESN card at any of our events."

"Fairs Day 2 will take place this Wednesday from 10am til 3pm. It will be upstairs in Phoenix. If you haven't had a chance to get involved with any clubs or societies in first semester, this is a great chance to start! We will have our own stand on the day as well for anyone who wants to sign up or still has outstanding membership fees from semester 1. We will also be having our AGM that evening at 6:30pm in JH2 so you can check out our events for semester 2. Hope to see you on the day!"

"We will be collecting the €10 deposits for our hoodies on these days:Monday, 03/02/20 from 12-2pm at the arts block table in Arts. Tuesday, 04/02/20 from 12-1pm at the arts block table in Arts.Please sign up for a hoodie below using the google doc if you have not done so already:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWAp7laEpfAWkRNkEVhGSWBnHBC9vGEijnE_F9MWPaBIsz5A/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1C5smLvlZoxiWTpuZV0ZbgYP-4GuwEK0M-kxTb6Yk4F7aRycmepVtdNwATuesday is the last day to pay a deposit/sign up so be sure to get your orders in ASAP!"

"Yoga classes will be resuming the 11th of February 2020 & the timetable will be the same as Semester 1!!"

"We hosted a special event at the end of semester one. We had all our hockey players compete in Christmas teams, Rudolf's,Snowmen,Santa's and elves. The tournament was a fantastic way to lift the competitive spirit and build camaraderie with in the Maynooth University hockey players. We will continue an inter club league into semester two and hopefully it will become a tradition from now on. Thanks to committee PRO Ben McIntosh for coming up with the idea and keeping tally of points, This was a great idea for fundraising for the charity of the year - Ataxia! The winning team will be presented with prizes upon commencement of our mixed varsity training in February.1st  place was the Elves. Aisling Dolan, Aoife Mcnulty, Brian Conneely,  Fiona Gillis, Niamh Stallings, Oisin Smyth, Robert Ashley.Well done to all competing teams, We look forward to seeing old and new players in the second semester. "

"We've got our invitation to Intervarsities in Galway for Feb 6th-8th. Still need some girls to go so tell us if you're interestedWish us luck!"

"To wrap up our Tuesday night events for this semester, we'll be inviting the crowd to participate in our table topics. You guys will be presented with various motions on the screen, and will be given the chance to have an informal debate - simply stand up or raise your hand when you want to make a point for or against! "

"Lit & Deb, Comedy Soc and Creative Writing will be collaborating on an Open Mic night! If you're interested in speaking, fantastic - you'll have an opportunity to do so on the night and we very much encourage you to get involved. We hope to see you there! "

"In place of our House Debate on Tuesday we decided to take part in Gameshow along with some of Maynooth's finest. All funds went to the SU charity of the year, Ataxia Ireland. Every society ran their own event including ourselves who ran (obviously the best round because yours truly created it) Quickfire Poetry of Death! "

"Our 6 novices showed down on the motion "This House Believes That Modern Feminism is Failing Women". Congratulations to the winner Rory O'Hare who became the Maynooth Maidens champion for the 225th session of the Society. Well done to everyone who partook in all rounds of maidens, we hope you continue to hone your skills."

"As apart of Mind Yourself Week. Come along and relieve some of the No Life November stress. A relaxed poetry sesh."

"That's right I don't want to say dynamic duo but the dynamic duo are going to be back in action to prepare all going to Cork for Cork. So if you're going to Cork or other IV's (Intervarsities not four :) ) you should probably definitely go. Or if you want to improve at debating this will be a very good opportunity to do so. "

"‘This House Believes That Terrorism is Subjective’ along with the MU Philosophy Society. There are perhaps multiple ways of defining terrorism, and some say all are subjective. Most define terrorism as "the use or threat of serious violence" to advance some kind of "cause". Some state clearly the kinds of group ("sub-national", "non-state") or cause (political, ideological, religious) to which they refer. Others assert that terrorism is objectively wrong, and that to say otherwise is extremely dangerous to society. "

"Our wonderful Kemka will be going through a variety of stuff this week. This will be invaluable prep for those looking to brave debating competitions such as UCD Novice IV that is coming up. "

"In collaboration with STAND we are bringing you this weeks debate "This House Believes that Peaceful Activism is the Most Effective Method to Stop Climate Change". Following the recent increase in protests carried out in retaliation for the lack of effective climate change policy. We are ourselves discussing the motion and questioning whether peaceful protest is the most effective pathway to pressure our world leaders to enact policy. Is there a superior alternative to tackle the crisis that is climate change? Find out this Tuesday in what is sure to be the great climate debate on display. "

"Election 2020: Let’s build An Ireland for all We can build an Ireland for all – but we need your help. Click to find your local team. Knock on doors, hang up posters, deliver leafletsDo your part to ensure that your voice is heard!See the Fianna Fáil official website here for more information! "

"Due to the General Election, our Ard Fheis scheduled for the 14th and 15th February has been postponed and will be re-scheduled at a later date."

"Ready to surf into the new decade like a pro? Join us on our first surf trip of 2020 to Lahinch!!!The trip will be taking place on the 28th to the 30th of JANUARY. The bus will be departing Maynooth University SU at 2pm on Tuesday and returning from Lahinch at 4pm on Thursday.The total cost of the trip will be 100-110euro. (Awaiting bus quote)For this amount you get: 2 nights stay in Lahinch, 1 surf lesson + board & wetsuit rental, return bus journey from Maynooth Univerity.You also have the option of renting a board and wetsuit on Thursday for just 15euro!!!Be sure to sign up fast as spaces on the trip are limited. Click the link below to sign up.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!!!"

"Hi folks,Lit & Deb would like to congratulate Eolain Downey and Kemka Ogbunda, who are progressing as a team to the Semi Finals of the Irish Times Debate Competition 2019-2020! We would also like to pass our congratulations on to Gavan Mc Laughlin, who is progressing to the Semi Finals as an individual speaker.We were delighted to host a Quarter Final round this year, and we are grateful to have been offered the opportunity to host a black tie Semi Final on Sunday, 2 February 2020. We will keep you all informed about that debate nearer to the time, but it is likely that some of our very own speakers will be participating so it would be great if you could pop down and show your support! All the best from your secretary - Cameron Moss.P.S. - good luck in your exams!"

"Hey Everyone, Hope yous have ll had a great Christmas and new year! The trip is drawing closer and closer, with only 18 more days till we fly out!! This is just a little update in regards to the room allocation process. In the next few days we will get a link to share with you guys and you select what room you want through that link. So if you and a friend want to be in the same room make sure to select the same room number. Its 4 people per room, and each apartment will have cooking facilities (usually a hob etc.). If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask! See yous all in the airport and good luck with the rest of the exams! "

"Happy New Year guys from all of us at MUMS! ?To start the year off perfectly, we have announced our full scale production team! Once again we would just like to congratulate them and wish them all the best in getting our full scale production of A Chorus Line together.And now, down to business. As many may have noticed this year we have had huge turnout at auditions where it has taken much longer than expected to get through everyone. That is why this year the production team have put everything together so all those auditioning can be completely prepared before going in!Sign ups will now be down on this form where you should select all the times available that suit you to audition, and should be sent in ASAP to avoid disappointment of not being able to audition at a time that suits you!Sign up link : https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScxTwntctsubu7oxa…/viewformAlso linked here are the character breakdowns, monologues and audition requirements - Our production team have put together this extensive list of what they are looking for in each character and what is required for you do to if auditioning for a certain role!Audition Requirements : https://drive.google.com/…/1CbQJzZbcERhE95e68eqV6xm7_…/view…Character breakdowns : https://drive.google.com/…/1BwhbPkxkRlZ9fXrwHioqzv45V…/view…These auditions are open to all who wish to take part in our full scale auditions! Any international student interested in joining our society in second semester is more than welcome to come along and audition also, and we hope to see you all there!"

"We're very proud to announce our production team for this years full scale , A CHORUS LINE! Congratulations to Gavin, Christopher, Ailbhe, and Louise on getting these prestigious roles. We have a talented and experienced team ready to start auditions the first week back in second semester. The Production Team has put forward an in depth list of role requirements which can be found below, so please take a read and figure out what part suits you best.Due to the focus on dance sequences in Chorus Line, there will be a dance audition, currently scheduled for Wednesday 5th. Though not mandatory, your chances will be significantly reduced if you cannot attend. Apart from this standard auditions will run on the 5th and 6th of February. Please come ready to sing any song for your prepared role from the role breakdown below. A monologue script will be provided for you at the auditions.We will be doing sign ups for auditions on a Google Form in order to stop the massive waits and delays we’ve experienced with auditions this year. Keep an eye out for the form and any further changes as auditions get closer.Finally, we would like to wish you all the best in your exams, and once again, to congratulate the production team."

"Hey everyone,Have a good Christmas and a happy New Year! Here are our plans for Semester 2:We will be having our EGM in the second week of Semester 2. This will be a good chance for you, as a member, to meet other members, run for committee positions and have a bit of craic.  The Árd Fheis will be taking place in 2020 and we hope you can attend. More information will be provided closer to the time.The committee is currently organising a Brussels Trip with UCC, DCU and UCD cumanns respectively. More information will be provided closer to the time.We hope to have charity events in Semester 2 in aid of Ataxia Ireland, the charity of the year.We will be attending the Clubs & Socs Awards night too! As you can see, it is going to be a busy Semester 2!"

"'Reservoir Dogs' - Reviewed by Adam McGuire The feature length directorial debut of Quentin Tarantino is often hailed as a cult classic by many fans. The movie shows us the story of 6 petty criminals in Los Angeles who attempt a diamond heist and must deal with the consequences of the heist going wrong, while unaware that there is an undercover cop amongst them. The rough around the edges, gritty style of this movie and the excellent work by the young up and coming actors as well as the support from the seasoned acting veterans really helps to elevate this movie to another level. The movie itself starts off near the end and is told in flashbacks from each characters’ perspective, which leads to the story being slowly unravelled in an interesting and dynamic fashion as the audience slowly solves the mystery of who is the undercover police officer as the story progresses. The gory nature of the movie leaves the audience with a sense of unease throughout the movie which serves to hold the audience’s attention and shows us the start of Tarantino’s signature gory, over the top violent directorial style.  The transition between background music and silence in some of the scenes gives a great idea of depth and perspective and really accentuates some of the actions done by the various characters. While the film itself is very low budget, it shows the masterful directing and writing from Tarantino that allows the movie holds up to the test of time over 25 years later. This gritty, realistic crime movie truly is a must watch for both the casual movie watcher and the diehard fanatic. "

"'Les Intouchables' - Reviewed by James CrottyLes Intouchables was one hell of a pleasant surprise. In all honesty my excitement for this movie was nearly non-existent, partly due to the stigma surrounding French film of them being overly dramatic and very heavy on the smoking scenes, and while there is a copious amount of smoking in the movie it gets a pass based on its stellar performances and the palpable emotion entwined in the story. It isn't action packed and to some, the premise of Les Intouchables may be boring, but it is offset by its mature and witty humour. This movie will have you laughing all the way through and I cant recall any of the jokes or one liners that didn’t land. I cannot stress enough how funny this movie is at times despite the fact that we are essentially reading the lines off the screen, and perhaps even more impressive is the tonal consistency throughout the screenplay. It never loses the upbeat hopeful tone, even when the struggles of the characters are harshly felt. Omar Su and François Cluzet each put in fantastic performances as Driss and Philippe respectively. I can not understate the quality of the performances on display and the effect they have on the viewer. I felt when the characters struggled and when the movie finished I was left immensely satisfied. This movie is a must-see."

"ICE SKATING UPDATE The bus will be now leaving from the Students' Union at 5:45PM. By chance you are still interested but have not paid your 15 euro, you can now alternatively pay on arrival at the bus! Apologies for any inconvenience caused! xx"

"Hello everyone. Hope ye all are having a great day. As the semester is coming to an end, here is a quick rewind of the events/ fun we have had throughout the semester.October - October was a busy month where we met some new beautiful people for the first time and reunited with others at the Clubs/ Socs Day. We held our AGM where we filled you in on everything you would need to know about the club and of course, there was pizza! And most importantly, we began playing badminton!November - A few of us from the badminton club traveled to UL to take part in ISBT's 2019. It was a great event where everyone who took part could be proud of how they played. Through grades A - C, we had many people who reached semi-finals and we had 1 winner, Kevin Daly (the president) in the B Singles. We all enjoyed ourselves there and we will be hoping to go again next year.December - In December, we held our own badminton tournament for everyone to take part in. After two days of playing, we had our two winners: Ian and Kevin Leonard. There was so many great matches played throughout the tournament and most importantly, there was free chocolate/ sweets!Thanks again for the great semester and hope to see you all in semester two for some more events/ fun. Keep smashing it!"

"On Monday 16th December, MSU held a fun run in South Campus to raise money for Ataxia Foundation Ireland. From the badminton club, myself, Kevin Daly, Azriel and Jeevan all took part and we finished first in the team event. Thanks to the MSU for holding the event and for the prizes. It was a great occasion to raise money for charity. "

"Hello everyone. Hope ye all are having a great day. Just a short message wishing you the best of luck in the end of semester exams and happy holidays. Thanks for the memories throughout the semester and hope to see you all in semester two. Keep smashing it!"

"Games Brief Aim: To show what having dyslexia/dyspraxia is like to those who don’t have the disabilities  1 Unscramble eggs *name tbc* Aim: To unscramble as many words in one minute Equipment: Scrambled words, stopwatch, score sheet Rules: You have one minute to unscramble the words provided. For every word correctly unscrambled you earn a point, if you cannot unscramble the word you can say pass and move onto the next word. The person at the end of day with the most amount of points win. How to play: The challenger will challenge a player to play unscrambled eggs& rules are explained. Timer is started and person starts to unscramble the words. Words begin easy and as you go on, the words become harder For every correct answer one point is awarded. At the end of the minute the score is tallied up and player is told their score. Challenger explains that this is what people with dyslexia experience everyday. At the end of day/week, the leader board is published, and prizes are given.  2 List it off Aim: To list off as many things in order in one minute Equipment: A list, stop watch, score sheet Rules: You have one minute to remember everything on the list. After one minute you have a minute to list everything off on the list in order. For every item correctly listed off in order is one point, if item is skipped minus 0.5 of a point. Eg, if one item is left out, 0.5 is deducted, if two items are left out in order then 1 point is deducted. How to play: The challenger challenges a player to play & rules are explained. Player is shown the list and timer is started. After one minute the list is taken away. Player is asked to recall everything in order within a minute At the end score is tallied up and player is told their score. Challenger explains this is what people with dyspraxia experience everyday when someone gives them orders. At the end of day/week leader board is published and prizes are awarded.       3 Bad directions Aim: To identify where on campus the description is describing Equipment: Descriptions of places on campus, score sheet Rules: You have to try figure out the place on campus I am describing, for every correct guess you get one point. If first guess is wrong point is reduced by 0.10 until you correctly guess the place right. How to play: Listen to description of place on campus Guess where After all places are described and guessed for point are tallied up. Challenger explains that people with dyspraxia can find it hard to follow directions and read maps. At end of day/week leader board is published and prizes are awarded.  4 Sounds like spelled like Aim: To guess the word when spelt phonetically within a minute Equipment: Words spelt phonetically, stop watch, score sheet Rules: You have one minute to guess words that is spelt phonetically, for every word guessed correctly a point is given. How to play: Rules explained Words are shown and player must correctly guess word correctly, if cannot guess word player may pass  At the end of a minute score is tallied and player is told their score Challenger explains that people with dyslexia can find it hard to understand phonetics  At end of day/week leader board is published and prizes are awarded Dyslexia Dyspraxia Week  Aim: To raise awareness for these two disabilities through games, social media and personal stories.  What is dyslexia? According to dyslexia.ie; There are many definitions of dyslexia. A very simple one would be that dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which makes it hard for some people to learn to read, write and spell correctly. The Dyslexia Association of Ireland defines dyslexia as a specific learning difficulty affecting the acquisition of fluent and accurate reading and spelling skills. This occurs despite access to appropriate learning opportunities.  Dyslexia is characterised by cognitive difficulties in (1) phonological processing, (2) working verbal/auditory memory, and (3) speed of retrieval of information from long term memory. (phonological spelling= breaking down words, working memory= remembering sequence of info presented, speed of retrieval= takes longer to organise thoughts and therefore takes longer) Dyslexic difficulties occur on a continuum from mild to severe and affect approximately 10% of the population. People with dyslexia may experience greater stress and frustration as they endeavour to learn, resulting in heightened anxiety, particularly in relation to literacy acquisition. People with dyslexia may also have accompanying learning strengths. What do others think dyslexia is *Fabian is writing this*  How does dyslexia affect me? Saoirse: Dyslexia affects me in different aspects day to day. When I was younger I would always confuse my b’s and d’s, my q’s and p’s. Id hate when the teacher dictated words to write down into our copies because by the time I had figured out how to spell one word, they wouldve been on a new sentence. I was made go to an afterschool class where it would be school like school for primary school students with dyslexia called workshop, we did one on one classes with a tutor where we’d read a bit of a book with our tutor and try read and spell words together that I found hard to read in the book. We worked on other skills too like typing skills and speech and drama. Without the workshop I wouldn’t be where I am today, but that doesn’t mean I’m cured of dyslexia, I learned coping skills in the workshop and without practising them, I go back to the way I was before.  Indicators of Dyslexia While no case is the same, these are common indicators of dyslexia: Difficulty with reading unfamiliar material. Tendency to mispronounce or misread words. Slow pace of reading. Reading for information only, not for pleasure. Understanding more easily when listening than when reading. Difficulty with spelling. Finding it hard to visualise words, or remember the sequence of letters in a word. Difficulty with sentence construction and punctuation. Difficulty putting information on paper. Difficulty in spotting mistakes made in written work. Finding it easier to express thoughts in words than in writing. Underachieving in school and college, particularly in exams. Having immature or poorly formed handwriting. Tendency to be clumsy and uncoordinated. "

"Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 18th December for a screening of 'The Grinch'"

"**BÉARLA THÍOS // ENGLISH BELOW**Bhí lá den chéad scoth againn inné, an 12ú Nollaig dár Lá Nollag! An raibh sibh linn?Bhí imeachtaí éagsúla ar siúl i rith an lae ar fad, ar nós ceardlann ealaíne leis an gcumann Arts & Crafts, Scannán Nollag, Cór an Dóchais, ceardlann amhránaíochta leis AnChéadGhluainEile, cluichí Kahoot agus Countdown, chomh maith le “6 Pop-Up” níos déanaí san oíche!Bhaineamar an-taitneamh as agus táimid ag mothú i bhfad níos Nollaig-í ina ndiaidh! Tá súil agam go mothaíonn sibh cosúil linn! Ach ná bígí buartha, fós beidh Tae agus Plé Nollaigeach ar siúl againn an tseachtain seo chugainn, agus beimid ag céiliúradh an tseachtain ar fad, dár ndóigh ??************************************We had the loveliest day yesterday celebrating Cuallacht’s Christmas Day! We held loads of events throughout the day, from a Christmas decoration workshop with Arts and Crafts soc, taking part in the Hope Foundation Choir, a movie, a singing workshop with the incredible Connemara singing sisters, AnChéadGhluainEile, as well as kahoot games, countdown, and 6 Pop Ups later that evening! We’re feeling a lot more Christmassy now and we hope you guys are too! But don’t worry, if you weren’t around yesterday, we’ll still be celebrating Christmas in Seomra na Gaeilge all week so make sure to pop in! Especially on Thursday for a Christmas themed Tae&Plé! Nollaig Shona a chairde ??"

"No training next week as the halls have been handed over to the university to prepare for the exams. Hope everyone enjoys the break, good luck with your exams and see you in the new year for a new semester of table tennis."

"Hello everyone. Just to let you know the final badminton session of the semester will be held on Thursday 12th December. Thanks for the fun for the 1st semester and hope to see you at the last training. Keep smashing it!"

"Join other Nerd Societies in a Christmas party of the ages. There will be a table quiz round for each different society! Free Pizza and the SU Bar on site! Come along and have a great time!"

"We raised €210 for Ataxia Foundation Ireland at the Inter-Soc charity quiz last night! A massive thank you to every society involved and everyone who donatedCongratulations to the winning team, 'Phil Soc', and the raffle winners who won a polaroid camera and a ChromecastThanks again everyone!"

"We're pleased to announce that the two teams that we sent to participate in the UCD intervarsity did exceptionally well. Team A consisted of Adrian Krasnyanskyy, Amit Anchalia and Azhar Shaikh, along with sub Connor Byrne. Team A participated in Division 2 and placed 2nd their group. Team B consisted of Charlie Bowman, Seán Bryne and Shyanne Manastireanu, along with sub Sean O'Connor. Team B participated in Division 3 and placed joint 2nd in their group. A big thank you goes to the players and subs for all the hard work they put in training and at the competition. Everyone put in a superb effort and we will be looking forward to more intervarsities in the future! "

"Only December 6th, the committee, along with our members, took a day trip out to Dublin. We visited the Garda Museum and the Garden of Remembrance. We enjoyed the museum thoroughly and were warmly welcomed by kind and helpful staff. The museum itself was a highly interesting and valuable insight into the history of An Garda Síochána from its beginnings to the force we have today. We also enjoyed the interactive exhibits. This was a great experience, particularly as policework features consistently in our various criminology modules. We also visited the Garden of Remembrance afterwards and took a peaceful walk around the grounds. Overall it was a fantastic and enjoyable day and we would like to sincerely thank our members who came with us. We hope that you all enjoyed it as much as we did! "

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"We will be hosting our own badminton tournament for members on Tuesday 10th December and Thursday 12th December during our normal scheduled hours. It will cost €2 to enter. The format is on Tuesday, you will be picked with a random member every game to play a doubles game. The players who win the most games will make it to the finals on Thursday, which will be singles games. I hope ye all take part and there will be prizes for the winners. If ye don't want to play in the tournament that's fine, you can take part in the regular training. Thanks! Keep smashing it"

"Hiya guys! ? Here we are again with another fun filled week with classes galore! ? please check the timetable attached as per usual for this week’s slots! ??Thank you so much to anyone who participated in or attended the Maynooth’s Best Dance Crew event last Thursday! ?? it was such a success and we hope that all of you’s had as much of a blast as we all did! ?? we are still in the midst of totting up the total of how much money we raised for Ataxia Ireland so we will keep you updated on how well we did during the week, just keep an eye on our social media pages! ? Our ice skating trip will take place on the evening of the 18th of December! ? we will post updates on social media about the final cost for the trip and there will be drinks and food afterwards too which is always a good time! ? this day out is such a good way to spend the last week of college and to get away from the stress of assignments! ? please keep an eye on our social media posts again for all this information! ?? Finally, there is a Performing Arts Variety Show taking place in the Roost this Wednesday evening! ? this night will feature a freestyle performance from the performing arts societies within the university and we want all members interested to come down and represent the society in a freestyle performance of our own! ?? no dance routines or experience necessary, this isn’t a competitive performance but just a bit of fun for us to take part in with other societies that are similar! ? if you feel that this is in any way for you then please pop on down to the Roost on Wednesday, pints are guaranteed to follow ? That’s all I have for this week guys, I hope you’s all have a splendid week and I can’t wait to see you’s down at the hall! ? Robyn Secretary  <style type="text/css"> p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px} span.s1 {font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s2 {font: 12.0px '.Apple Color Emoji UI'} </style> Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

"4th and final day of our competition.On this day we had both our semi finals and our final. It was full of surprises with multiple tie breakers in the mix. Our first semi was between Saquib Ali and Adam Tallon. It was a clear cut victory for Saquib taking it in two games. His drive to the backhand side seemed to much for Adam on the day. Our second semi was between Goran Nakerst and Stephen Nulty.  At first it seemed as though Goran had this match up in the bag with a 15-2 victory. However Stephen surprised us all and won the second two games to bring him into the final. Unfortunately for Stephen he had little time to rest as he had to move onto his final against Saquib. He came storming out the gates to take the first game. After this Saquib seemed to find his serve again and took the final two games. Congratulations to Saquib on his victory. Thank you to everyone who took part in the tournament, those who came to watch and the committee members who helped with the organisation. Wishing you all the best over the holidays. See you back in the new year.In the image attached we have our players on court: Adam, Saquib, Stephen, and Goran respectively. Scores included in detail below: Saquib vs Adam (15-3, 15-3)Stephen vs Goran (2-15, 15-6, 11-6)Saquib vs Stephen (12-15, 15-8, 11-0)"

"Mundo Latino will be having their AGM, Tuesday the 10th of December in meeting room 2 from 4 to 5:30. All new members are welcome. Don’t forget to bring €2 to become a member"

"Day 3 of our competition.Our first match up of the day was between Goran Nakerst and Azhar Shaikh. Game one was a game of two halves. Azhar initially taking the lead with a powerful forehand, and looking the more dominant player. However Goran soon adjusted to his game and came back to win it in the end. From that point Goran seemed to have it figured out and took the W for today.The second match up was between Saquib Ali and Sam Adekunle. Saquib showed his experience here as a squash player of 8 years with a confident win.Our third match was between Stephen Nulty and Rishabh Vishwakarma. Again, experience seemed to prevail over power as Stephen won the day as one of our veteran members, despite Rishabh's power game.  So now we are onto our final day. With only the semi-finals and finals to play. These games will take place on south campus in the Handball courts at 3pm until 5pm. Drop by, watch some games, and chat to some of our members if you are interested. All welcome. Unfortunately we forgot to get an image of our competitors this time but I will attach the tournament state as it stands. Scores included in detail below: Goran vs Azhar (15-5, 15-4)Saquib vs Sam  (15-2, 15-4)Stephen vs Rishabh (15-1, 15-2)"

"Inter-Soc Charity Quiz in aid of Ataxia Ireland! We'll be starting at 7:30pm in the Venue on Monday, 9th!€2 entry fee per person4 people per team"

"Day 2 of our competition. There were some more clear cut games on this day. The first of which between Sam Adekunle and Shashank Sanjee venkata chalapathi. Sam took the W on the day.Our second match was between Azhar Shaikh and Sutirtha Chakraborty. Azhar proved to be too strong for Sutirtha. Although Sutirtha put up quite the fight in the second game. The third match of the day has been postponed to day 3. Join us next time for that. This day marks the end of all the first rounds of our competition. Day 3 will play host to the remainder of our quarter finals. In the image attached we have our players on court: Azhar, Sam, and Sutirtha Scores included in detail below: Sam vs Shashank (15-2, 15-4)Azhar vs Sutirtha (15-3, 15-6)"

"After the first day of our tournament we were pleasantly treated to some exciting games.Our first game was between Francis McNamara and Phillip Cussen Burke. Phillip emerged victorious. The second Round  between Rishabh Vishwakarma and Japneet Singh. In this nail biting match up we witnessed our first tie breaker match of the tournament. First game went to Rishabh, and the second going to Japneet. Despite Japneet's best efforts, after pulling ahead in points at least three times, Rishabh still remained the victor. For the final match of the day we had Phillip Cussen Burke (again) against one of our seeded players Adam Tallon. This is the first of our quarter finals. These were extremely close games. With no more than one point between them in the first game. With the help of some well timed timeouts however Adam took the win on the day. That was it for the day. There will be more on Wednesday December 4th. I'm sure it will be another exciting one. See some of you there. In the image attached we have our players on court: Adam, Phillip, Frank, Rishabh, and Japneet respectively. Scores included in detail below:Phillip vs Frank  - (15-3 , 15-2)Rishabh vs Japneet -(15-12, 14-15, 11-9)Phillip vs Adam (14-15, 9-15)"

"The buses will be leaving from the SU at 5:30pm sharp! - Do not be late or you will be left behind.Be sure to have your ticket with you as you will not be admitted on the bus or to the event without it.See you all in Tullamore!!!!Maynooth Law Society Committee"

"Dr. Avril Brandon has invited John Costello, Chairman of the Parole Board Ireland to speak on the work of the parole board in a diversifying Ireland. It will take place this Thursday (5th) at 5-6pm in JH5, John Hume Building. All are welcome to attend."

"It's time for the annual aikido winter course! This takes place on the 7th and 8th of December and is a great opportunity to further your learning!"

"Mundo Latino are going to be have a get together on Tuesday, 3rd of December from 4 - 5:30pm in meeting room 2. All are welcome. Don’t forget to bring €2 if you want to become a member. Tell you friends???"

"Tickets for Maynooths' Best Dance Crew are on sale NOW!Get yours before it's too late!https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/maynooths-best-dance-crew-tickets-84534014513?fbclid=IwAR32oJnUIsRWKuP8cSnnZTZfUMpSZkPRD1vLSlsjKiQ-cUBilyRmjkY73oc"

"Special congratulations to our very own Meabh Bellew who danced last night for Versatile at their SOLD OUT 3 arena gig! We are soooo so proud of you!"

" BEHIND THE SCIENCE - come along to listen and learn from four wonderful women in the field of Biology. Hear about their career paths, how they got there and their current research. There will be a Q&A and pizza at the end"

"Hey beautiful dancers! There will be no regular day classes this week! All class slots will be used for Maynooth' Best Dance Crew rehearsal. If you are free on Thursday evening why don't you pop along? All tickets are 5 euro and this money will go towards Ataxia Foundation Ireland! All tickets can be bought at the door and online via our link:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/maynooths-best-dance-crew-tickets-84534014513?fbclid=IwAR32oJnUIsRWKuP8cSnnZTZfUMpSZkPRD1vLSlsjKiQ-cUBilyRmjkY73ocWhere? Glenroyal Hotel Maynooth. When? 7PM, Thursday the 5th of December"

"'Arrival' - Reviewed by Daniel Sheridan"Is our lack of communication creating this divide between us on a personal and political level". That is the question posited by Denis Villeneuve's thoughtful sci-fi film Arrival. This has been in the list of many (including myself) as one of the best films of the 2010's. With most sci-fi films becoming loud and boisterous these days, the quiet approach of Arrival was a breath of fresh air. Not interested in the spectacle of explosions and harsh sound effects, Arrival was more interested in presenting its central thesis and making you reflect on that rather than the otherworldly elements of the film.One thing that draws you in from the outset in Arrival is the music, from Max Richter's On the Nature of Daylight which serves as the theme of the film, to Jóhann Jóhannsson's original score. Both works add this melancholy element to the film which adds to the narrative, particularly Jóhannsson's score which sounds otherworldly much like his other albums. We cannot talk about Arrival without talking about Villeneuve's spectacular direction and Eric Heisserer's script which work perfectly in tandem with one another. The project started off as a passion of Heisserer's, wanting to adapt Ted Chiang's short story 'The Story of Your Life', which gave way to Villeneuve's involvement in the film. Many changes added by Villeneuve elevated the narrative of the film, specifically the opening of the film which allowed the narrative to look alot like the language of the Heptipods in the film. It is collaborations like this that take a film from being good to fantastic. When it comes to the cinematography of the film Bradford Young did a great job of grounding the film in a sense reality while also evoking the otherworldly presence. The way the alien craft hangs in the background of almost every shot shows this great sense of world building through the visual medium. We also must look at Amy Adams' immaculate performance. Giving a career best, Adams takes over every scene she is in, encapsulating this notion of a person feeling out of their depth. Her descent into this new world she has been thrust is one of the best performances of the past ten years. Please, if you have the chance, go see Arrival. If not for the fantastic cinematic experience then for the clever ways in which it connects to our real world."