Students in an Australian school who are under the age of 13 have been warned that they could be expelled if they do not delete their Facebook accounts. In a school newsletter issued to parents, Leonie Hultgren, principal of Harlaxton State School in Queensland, said that the threat of cyber bullying warranted the school becoming involved: “There has been some considerable Facebook traffic that either bullies a child of this school or in some cases denigrates some staff and the school.” Hultgren instructed parents of students under the age of [...]
Parents warned that students with Facebook accounts could be expelled
Students in an Australian school who are under the age of 13 have been warned ...
Donna Summer dies, age 63
The music world is today in mourning, as the news broke that ’70′s icon Donna Summer lost her battle with cancer. The 63-year old diva was known as the ‘Queen of Disco’ and was one of the most successful female vocal artists of the 1970s. Some of her most well known hits included the controversial Love to Love you Baby (complete with sultry vocals and moaning), Hot Stuff and, of course, I Feel Love. Summer experienced huge success selling more than 130 million records worldwide. She even had a whopping [...]
Irish fashion student wins Gillette Venus “Embrace Your Dream Dress” design competition
Grete Lelyte was named the winner of the Gillette Venus “Embrace Your Dream Dress” design competition this week. 20 year-old Lelyte, who hails from Tralee, studies fashion design in the Limerick School of Art and Design was crowned winner after beating off stiff competition from four other student finalists from colleges around the country. Gillette Venus Embrace asked students from art colleges around Ireland to “Embrace Your Dream Dress” and create the ultimate red carpet-ready number that importantly, enhanced a woman’s legs. Contestants had to create a piece using the [...]
BCFE student parents protest over closure of crèche
Angry students and staff from Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE) staged a protest recently against the closure of the college crèche at the end of this term, due to cutbacks in funding to the CDVEC (City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee). The affected BCFE students were voiced their outrage when they received the news and said the sudden closure will push them out of the education system. There are 23 pre-school children currently being cared for in the crèche. Their parents, many of them lone-parents, are currently registered on [...]
Original Travolta Masseur Drops Legal Case
Last week, Hollywood was hit with yet another scandal. Actor John Travolta had been accused of sexual harassment by a male masseur, and the plaintiff was looking for $2 million in damages. Since then, three more male masseurs have come forward with similar claims. Today it was revealed that the original accuser, only referred to as John Doe, was dropping the lawsuit. The initial claims by John Doe were highly graphic in detail and had entailed that the assault took place on January 16. He later released a statement claiming [...]
Students Across the Country to Decide USI Fees Policy in Online Vote
The Union of Students in Ireland is in the process of re-examining their established campaign for ‘free fees’, and are putting the question to students across the nation to decide the approach it should take on the issue of third level education fees. The USI has set up a special website, www.usivote.com, in order for students to vote on which course of action to take on the matter, ranking their preferences from six funding models. The six available options are a graduate tax, total exchequer funding (the union’s current stance), [...]
Cocorobo – A hoover with a heart
Dominic brings us his story of the week. Cocorobo, an emotional Japanese robot designed to hoover your home can even communicate with its owner. This animation has been produced by our friends at Cutbacks.ie
5 Daily Awkward Traumas
Think back to one of the more awkward experiences of your life. It may have been that time you were jocked in front of your crush, and rather than laugh, she just shook her head in pity. It may have been that time you were caught by your mam during your special alone time with one arm, quite literally, longer than the other. Or it may have been the time you walked in on your dad wearing high heels and full makeup while singing ‘Bad Romance’ into a hairbrush. Whatever [...]
Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 3 members of Jennifer Hudson’s family
The former brother-in-law of actress-turned-singer, Jennifer Hudson, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of the actress’ mother, brother and nephew. William Balfour, who was separated from Hudson’s sister, shot 57 year-old Darnell Donerson, 29 year-old Jason Hudson and seven-year-old Julian King at the Hudson family home on October 24, 2008. Jurors deliberated for three days before delivering the guilty verdict. The trial lasted three weeks, with prosecutors calling 83 witnesses to the stand, including Hudson herself. No DNA or finger print evidence directly linked Balfour to the [...]
State of the Nation: The weekly address from T-Shock Edna Kenny
Dear Friends, I address to you on this very sad and momentous day. Europe has lost a great leader. The reign of Nickerless Sarkey has come to an end. He may have been short in stature but he had the ego of a giant, Napoleon complex blah blah blah. To be honest, Nickerless probably did not help his campaign when he told the people of France that his opponent would usher in a festival of spending. Shur feckin voters, like yourselves, would love the idea of a festival of spending (If it’s [...]
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Parents warned that students with Facebook accounts could be expelled
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Donna Summer dies, age 63
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Irish fashion student wins Gillette Venus “Embrace Your Dream Dress” design competition
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BCFE student parents protest over closure of crèche
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Original Travolta Masseur Drops Legal Case
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