October 2018 – The College View

The wrath of Michael Myers, 40 years on

October 31, 2018

Halloween reminds audiences what a ruthless killer Myers really is, slaughtering anything that comes across his path. He is completely void of emotion, an unstoppable killing machine. This is the true terror of Michael Myers.

Welcome to the House of Horrors

October 31, 2018

The appeal of a horror movie is being afraid, and nothing is more frightening than the ‘monsters’ not actually being monsters, but rather, people.

How art can change our perception of beauty

October 31, 2018

The famous quote by Oscar Wilde, saying,“life imitates art far more than art imitates life” rings true in the sense that we aspire more imitate the idealised aspects of art as we consider them to be more beautiful than real life and its trials and tribulations.

Photographer Vanessa Ifediora talks finding inspiration through her mental illness

October 31, 2018

In her most recent exhibition, ‘Zone In’ that ran from September 27th- 29th, a creative process and journey is evident as Ifediora draws on her own personal experiences with mental illness and how she overcame them.

Banksy’s prank doesn’t quite make the cut

October 31, 2018

Perhaps he intended no deeper meaning to the performance and was simply pulling a long-con, a practical joke, knowing the world would take it and run with it. Maybe Banksy knew that everyone else would do the work for him, if his goal really was to make society take a long, hard look at itself.

Bukowski: Lessons from “A laureate of American low life”

October 31, 2018

What separates Bukowski from the ranks of other famous poets is that his language is comprehensible and sadly simple. There is no room for rhyme, alliteration or onomatopoeia in his 1500 collected poems, so how can he even be considered a poet? What makes this cynical alcoholic a poet is that he evokes genuine feelings from the reader.

Irish businesses falling behind in AI

October 31, 2018

Humans are crucial in the development in AI, with research indicating that companies that put an emphasis on emotional intelligence have better success in adopting AI.

Not good enough to be a pro

October 31, 2018

While many people have ambitions to become sportstars most won’t make it that far.Eoin Harte takes a look at those who were not good enough to make it to the top

A modern twist on classic horror, The Haunting of Hill House

October 31, 2018

The genius of the series The Haunting of Hill House, written and directed by Mike Flanagan, is to draw a line between supernatural terror and the unresolved traumas of childhood – the closest the majority of us will come in real life to being spooked by our past.

Very last-minute Halloween ideas

October 31, 2018

This costume can be put together in a matter of minutes. Just blow up some white balloons and tape them to yourself, throw on a shower cap, grab a loofah and a bottle of shampoo. Just make sure to wear clothes underneath.

The big bucks in big fights

October 31, 2018

The publicity that accompanies the drama of a feud increases the public’s and media’s interest in artists.

Routine key to Herar’s positive approach

October 31, 2018

Once you’re there and get absorbed in training, you start feeling a lot better.

Dundalk-based food company set to close with over 150 job losses

October 31, 2018

Concerns had brewed in recent weeks over the future of the operation, the company said it was “reviewing operations” at the site.

Beauty Buzz: Anastasia Norvina Palette

October 31, 2018

Caitlin Laird gives us the lowdown on the latest release from Kim K’s favourite brand.

Ward-of-court replacement scheme allocated a third of funding requested

October 31, 2018

The Mental Health Commission requested €9 million from the Department of Justice to commence the new service in 2019, but Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan confirmed that €3 million would go towards the initiative.

€200m funding to go towards ‘below market rent’ apartments in Ballymun

October 31, 2018

The Cost Rental Residential Project aims to build around 300 apartments priced below the market standard for a fixed period.

“iridescence” marks a new era for BROCKHAMPTON

October 31, 2018

BROCKHAMPTON is known for jaunting instrumentals and whiplash musically, which can be seen with the song right after WHERE THE CASH AT. Although WEIGHT is completely different to its predecessor, beginning with a slow violin pervading the entire track, it transitions seamlessly.